Tree Pop

See it if you have children 4-8 that you want to take or your still capable of seeing things as a child can.

Don't see it if you're a bit too jaded to see all change as positive.

See it if You enjoy non-narrative, experimental movement/puppetry pieces that feel meditative. You liked YOKAI at The Tank.

Don't see it if You want a story. You want a piece that communicates something.

See it if You have a very patient child

Don't see it if You are looking for linear plot.

See it if you're keen to see an odd little dance/object theater piece. Delightful in many ways, definitely not to all tastes. Good for kids.

Don't see it if you want a narrative, are unamused by physical theater and low-tech constructed design elements.

See it if you want to see really clever costumes/props on a small budget. Appreciate very sincere, simple, but slow shows built on a bit of whimsy.

Don't see it if you need a clear plot, a big budget, or complex themes. This is simple, straightforward, quiet & sweet.

Also The program says this was a tribute and it seems to me a very loving one. There were several lovely moments (e.g., the bell-ringing lighted pine cones, the wind vs. tree theme) and I loved the clever (collapsible) tree costumes and how birds kept re-appearing (the most continuous "story" in the show). Ultimately, they didn't add up to enough images and moments that really stuck with me to rate this highly (and I really need those in the absence of a plot), though I admired the talent of the cast & creator.

Also, I think if they had priced this a little lower ($15-$20 instead of $25), that might have made a difference in filling the theater.... Read more Read less