The Trial of an American President

See it if you can suspend disbelief on how he gets to the trial and concentrate on what happens there. Well done effort to display both sides.

Don't see it if you can't get past the initial premise.

Also Carlin is outstanding in speech and mannerisms but doesn't convey the arrogance you'd expect. The Bush you see is much too self-reflecting and mature to really remind you of real one. Almost more like a level-headed, sympathy-pleading defense attorney. But the writing is solid and makes for an interesting show either way though.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in politics. It's an interesting concept and it's well acted, points for cleverness.

Don't see it if Politics don't interest you, you aren't interested in a "what if?" scenario, or don't want to think about 9/11 and the events that followed

See it if you do not agree with the war in Iran and need a catharsis or you enjoy hypothetical political situations based on true events.

Don't see it if you are a fan of George W Bush (I felt it was mostly one-sided) or if the subjects of politics and war do not interest you.

See it if you want a biased and simplistic presentation of complex historical events. Would have been a great idea if a compelling debate was written

Don't see it if you are irritated by biased and simplistic presentation of historical events and characters. there is no argument made for or by Bush. Bore

See it if you'd like to see George W. Bush on trial for war crimes with a jury of audience members declaring a verdict. 8-1 guilty the night I went.

Don't see it if you can't stand the thought of an actor playing "W' trying to defend himself before the world court, along with videos of significant events

See it if you like small shows and politics.

Don't see it if you are bored easily.

See it if You think that you a re going to see American history life!

Don't see it if You want to safe your money

See it if Really well written and timely thesis that makes you think. 80 minutes flew by.

Don't see it if Everyone should see this

See it if You like recent Political Subjects

Don't see it if If you are not interested in Politics

See it if are interested in play about geo bush presidency and what would happen if he was put on trial years after gulf war

Don't see it if not a fan of political drama or interested in george bush

See it if Good premise Excellent visuals

Don't see it if Could have been better

See it if Provocative ,absorbing ,involving theater. It made me think. Very well done. And it's a great question 'what if'?

Don't see it if If you don't want to think about history in those years

See it if Great acting interesting concept with Bush defending himself although when I went the verdict was guilty.

Don't see it if If you don't want to get upset with the war and even what is going on in today's political scene,

See it if You like history and politics. You are interested in the Bush years.

Don't see it if You like fast paced plays. You don't like politics.

See it if you're a political junkie who is well-versed in the Bush years, you like audience participation, you like talky shows

Don't see it if you aren't interested in politics, you need something zippy with a lot of plot, you can't handle discussion of war crimes

See it if You want to see a different viewpoint of a well know personality.

Don't see it if You don't like politics or you don't want to get another person's view of known facts.

See it if You interested in being part of a tribunal to condemn the Bush/Chaney administration for war crimes....quite engaging

Don't see it if You believe that Bush/Chaney are innocent and/or you do not like political plays

See it if you are interested in history and hearing why a president may have made certain decisions and the impact a vice president actually has

Don't see it if you dont like politics

See it if You want an entertaining discussion after the show.

Don't see it if Could spend your money better elsewhere

See it if You want to see a completely unbelievable scenario manipulated to try and somehow produce an unbiased trial.

Don't see it if unless you have an overwhelming urge to see George W Bush say and do things that he would never say or do.

See it if You enjoy theatre based on historical events. You enjoy theatre that centers around politics and policy. I found this play riveting.

Don't see it if You are looking for a satire of the Bush Presidency. Listening to a recital of the Bush Era war crimes in a courtroom setting would disturb.

Also I think this is a brilliant and important new play. The playwright uses dialogue in the most powerful way to delineate his subject. Every actor is spot on ! If you close your eyes you will think you are listening to George Bush. Tony Carlin who portrays the former President has done his homework. His voice,in phrasing, vocabulary and emotion hits all the familiar traits we associate with Bush. .I found it absolutely fascinating to be reminded of both sides of the war crimes issue ! It was not all black or all white. The idea of having 9 members of the audience as the jury and therefore the possibility of different verdicts is clever. I hope this play will have many lives in many theatres, it deserves that.... Read more Read less

See it if You had strong opinions about the Bush presidency but are open to having your ideas challenged. It's a masterful drama that makes you think.

Don't see it if You would be bored watching a "mock" trial, don't want to consider another POV, can't face the horrors of the Iraq war, intense imagery.

Also This was a POWERFUL piece of theater. I was utterly surprised to find myself even considering the opposite point of view at various moments of the "trial." While ultimately my mind was not changed, it was exciting and provocative to look at issues of morality, criminality, war, patriotism, and the awesome powers and responsibilities of the Presidency, in ways that were at sometimes at odds with my lifelong political positions. I think this was an important play and if you are interested in recent history or just want to feel challenged, I suspect you'd be as riveted as I was.... Read more Read less

See it if You are interested in circumstances regarding the Iraq war, or in a generally well-acted but rather simplistic analysis of political events.

Don't see it if you feel uncomfortable questioning the decisions of George W. Bush, or if you dislike plays about politics or war.

See it if you are open to reviewing and re-evaluating some very troubling activities related to war.

Don't see it if on days when you are totally fed up with politicians and deceit

Also This was a powerful show. They presented facts and feelings with all their complexity in a fair and balanced way. The show had a big emotional impact on me.... Read more Read less

See it if you like plays based in recent history & current events. If you like shows with a courtroom feel. 9 Members of the audience acts as jury.

Don't see it if you were a Bush supporter or staunch republican. The writer is a bit skewed toward guilt. Tony Carlin does a passable Bush impersonation.