The Virtuous Fall of the Girls From Our Lady of Sorrows NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (8)
See it if really well rendered detailed on stage life impresses you. The issues that drive each character work to make a complex production.
Don't see it if you expect to see a teen take on Shakespeare's Measure for Measure which is supposed to be the source material for the student's project
See it if you’d like to see a group of high school girls liberate themselves from an ethical code that makes no sense as they approach adulthood.
Don't see it if you do not want to see a pack of high school girls shred traditional ethics. Read more
See it if You are interested in a realistic portrayal of teen girls with all the messiness that entails.
Don't see it if You would be offended by frank discussions of sex, menstruation, religion, sexuality, cursing. Read more
See it if Some real good acting in this performance. A story that is not deep but humorous at times.
Don't see it if If you want a show that follows through on the plot lines. Disappointing story about girls going through maturity. Needs polish.
See it if Femia's Catholic school girl dramedy is far from 'catholic' with the usual yet amusing coming-of-age antics Lesbian love story well handled
Don't see it if Annoying that all characters have "baggage" as it muddies main theme of budding sexuality vs religious dogma Canter excels in adult roles
See it if Kudos to some seriously great acting in a show that is done in rep with all the same actors. Strong performances, quirky story.
Don't see it if You want a story that is smart, funny, insightful, not completely trite or cliche. The most interesting storylines didn't go anywhere.
See it if You love characters that feel authentic. If you enjoyed The Wolves, you'll definitely enjoy this.
Don't see it if You're not a fan of stories about complex young women.
See it if You want to see an ensemble of actors take on a ranging text that delves into the lives of several high school girls.
Don't see it if You're not interested in contemporary plays.
Critic Reviews (4)
“Bolstered by an energetic cast, Femia’s characters exude wit and tenderness as they navigate the highs and lows of adolescence. Clever spoofs of authority figures, riffs on pop culture, and awkward facts-of-life discoveries pepper the action, as do poignant instances of conflict with gender roles, depression, loss, sexuality, and existential confusion...The element of religious oversight adds interesting layers to the girls’ coming-of-age process."
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"You don’t have to be female, or Catholic, to relate to the adolescents in this sharp, funny new comedy...A rapid sequence of short, often hilarious scenes...The girls’ breakthrough moment during the play within the play makes the “real” play’s end a little facile. But for the characters themselves it feels well deserved, and this solid cast shepherded skillfully by director Blayze Teicher makes them come alive so thoroughly that we root for them without reserve."
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“Femia’s extraordinary new high school-set play...The marvelous actors...feel like unapologetic, searching acolytes in the grip of religious, educational, and societal higher beings, seeking a way out or at least a better understanding of where they all fit in...Femia’s play is a burgeoning rose ready to enjoy full bloom...This important, honest, and youthful point of view and discussions in the play provide no easy answers for a world that attacks and belittles women and minorities every day.”
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"The cast is strong in both productions, easily adapting to Shakespeare’s language in 'Measure' and convincingly playing high school students in 'The Virtuous Fall.' All of the performers hinted at the rich inner lives of their characters...'The Virtuous Fall' is the stronger production partially by virtue of being longer...Both productions, however, are important contributions to the conversation about how the world treats female and nonbinary sexes and genders as inherently sinful."
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