The Whore From Ohio

See it if You would like to see a raunchy old man engage with a prostitute. See it in Yiddish because it's the perfect language for the subject.

Don't see it if You don't like accents

See it if you're looking for something different and a show that has something to say

Don't see it if you're easily offended or don't like reading supertitles.

See it if you want to get to know or see more from the genius author

Don't see it if impatient when an ambitious production struggles with difficult material

See it if You enjoyed reading Portnoy’s Complaint. Full of a variety of messages related to the meaning of life and dealing with thoughts of death,

Don't see it if If you get bored easily, are offended by simulated sex acts and profanity. Some distraction by having to read translation.

Also Seems to ramble on and loses its way. Good acting, interesting staging with limited space.... Read more Read less

See it if It's a good laugh, very realistic and great actors

Don't see it if You cannot understand Hebrew or Yiddish AND you aren't into reading subtitles

See it if You enjoy the expressiveness of the Yiddish language; you enjoy dark existentialist humor.

Don't see it if You don’t like subtitles; are offended by raunchy language, bawdy humor and simulated sex; don’t like dark humor.

Also This was an interesting production of an intriguing play by a small but talented three-person cast. It’s dark existentialist humor reminded me of a Yiddish Beckett. The play is rather dark and depressing, however, and about 20 minutes too long.... Read more Read less

See it if You have an interest in theater performed in Yiddish or Hebrew that has elements of expressionism and the theater of the ridiculous.

Don't see it if You don't have an interest in theater performed in Yiddish or Hebrew that has elements of expressionism and the theater of the ridiculous.

See it if you want a bawdy show that explores urges and ideas of how life would be different somewhere else in the world.

Don't see it if you get tired of recycled sex jokes.

Also Listen, I knew basically what I was going to see. Unlike the people shocked and walking out when a show called “The Whore from Ohio” is, indeed, centeeed around sex. But the truth is, I don’t find it shocking, so it gets tired. How many minutes in a play really do need to be dedicated to someone talking about having trouble getting it up?... Read more Read less

See it if You are looking for a foreign language play with an interesting plot and story line.

Don't see it if You don't understand the foreign language and don't like to read along on the screen.

See it if You enjoy a show with subtitles which examines the metaphysical situation of mankind in mundane events

Don't see it if You are afraid: growing old, sex, and famous writers

See it if You have patience for a show that needs to be cut by about 1/3. I saw it in Yiddish and that had reminiscence value for me.

Don't see it if You don't care about an old man who is bemoaning his impotence for 90". The other life issues are dealt with too late and not in proportion.

Also This company is admirable and they do excellent work but this one is just too long. Over and over. But the sort of magic realism touches are lovely and as in the other piece they are doing, man's foibles are revealed. The acting is excellent and real and the piece is theatrical. If you want a Yiddish immersion go!!!... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy plays that aren't obvious. You enjoy presentations that are not mainstream. You are open to new experiences

Don't see it if If you get annoyed by having to read supertitles. You are uncomfortable with blatant discussion of sex. you really want a comedy.

See it if You are deeply engrossed in Jewish culture.

Don't see it if You're into more realism.

See it if you enjoy Yiddish and non-linear plots on the esoteric side.

Don't see it if you hate super-titles and are easily offended by profanity and sex themes.

Also I loved the Yiddish and the actors were a hoot. I just don't think I understood the play.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small character dramas and yiddish/hebrew plays

Don't see it if You don't like shouting, sexual situations, reading subtitles.

See it if You want to see a show in Hebrew or Yiddish, like small intimate theater experiences, or want to see something different than the usual

Don't see it if You don't like subtitles, can't stand perverse laguage, or want something light-hearted

See it if You want to see something out of the ordinary!

Don't see it if You dislike subtitles