The Reckless Season
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The Reckless Season
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The Reckless Season NYC Reviews and Tickets

78%
(50 Ratings)
Positive
80%
Mixed
16%
Negative
4%
Members say
Great acting, Intense, Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Relevant

About the Show

Boomerang Theatre Company presents the world premiere of this drama about four young people struggling with loss and uncertainty in their stifling hometown.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (50)

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302 Reviews | 87 Followers
100
Absorbing, Great staging, Great writing, Great acting, Riveting

See it if you want to explore the psycho-social interface of PTSD, self-medication/drug addiction and surrender to loss of control over your life

Don't see it if you cannot tolerate emotional discomfort from violent language, actions and themes, and graphic display of drug abuse and low self esteem

52 Reviews | 11 Followers
100
Delightful, Entertaining, Great acting, Must see, Funny

See it if You love to see a really great play. Perfectly written and acted. Smart directing.

Don't see it if No reason not to see it.

57 Reviews | 16 Followers
96
Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Profound

See it if You want to see real, flawed characters trying to take control of the dark comedy that is modern life.

Don't see it if You are not open to probing the pyche of soldiers and are inhibited when talking about death and funerals.

55 Reviews | 14 Followers
90
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Edgy

See it if You like edgy and engrossing plays that deal with family, and war vets.

Don't see it if You do not like dark plays.

336 Reviews | 45 Followers
87
Funny, Great acting, Edgy, Intense, Thought-provoking

See it if you like plays that are intense but at the same time can make you laugh.

Don't see it if you are not comfortable letting your emotions take over

268 Reviews | 36 Followers
85
Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Relevant, Intense

See it if you're interested in topics such as PTSD, drugs, suicide, dysfunctional families. You enjoy intense dramas with a few funny moments

Don't see it if you don't enjoy realistic intense drama with violence, screaming and cursing. You don't enjoy a close-up intimate setting in a small theater Read more

141 Reviews | 57 Followers
85
Absorbing, Great acting, Great writing, Intense, Relevant

See it if You like shows that deals with depression, drug use, and veterans. Can be hilarious and sad at the same time.

Don't see it if You want light entertainments. There are several depressing & scary moments during the show.

70 Reviews | 7 Followers
85
Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Profound, Relevant

See it if See flesh and blood characters portrayed with heart by talented cast; deep exploration of despair faced by drug seekers and their community

Don't see it if You want light entertainment; unfiltered realism or flawed characters (i.e., people with weaknesses) is not your thing; at times loud noises

Critic Reviews (3)

DC Metro Theater Arts
April 24th, 2017

"The play strikes a fine balance between laugh-out-loud absurdity and gut-wrenching human drama...Under D’Andrea’s well-tempered direction, the excellent cast brings both humor and pathos to the characters, interweaving hilarious conversations with desperate behavior and introspective soliloquies...Entertaining and engaging new dramedy...Be sure to keep an eye out for future work by these impressive young talents."
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Theater In The Now
April 30th, 2017

"This play dares to show us flawed, articulate characters on the verge of destroying themselves and each other...The ensemble is strong and Dominic D’Andrea’s directing in this play is a thing of beauty. Lauren Ferebee’s writing is both kind to everyone and no one; quite a feat. It really is wonderful to see on stage people you may actually know."
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A
May 5th, 2017

“This play stuck with me in a different way than other plays. It challenged me to avoid falling into a self-destructive cycle. It is worth seeing but I am a little skeptical of some of the writing. The characters have a nearly impossible time dealing with normal life. We see a loose social circle self-destruct right before our eyes. If you can get past the fact these people's mental fortitude sometimes feels like it has the viscosity of glass, then you'll easily be able to enjoy this play.”
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