See it if you enjoy classic plays of women regaining their honor without a man's help
Don't see it if you don't like plays in a foreign language, but take advantage of a worthy, entertaining, subtitled play written by woman 4 centuries ago. Read more
See it if You like Good Theatre (even if it's in a language that you don't speak...there's simultext in English translation at your seat. Go at once.
Don't see it if You only want to hear English in the Theatre; or admire the work of a very fine company with a customer and set designer who are geniuses. Read more
See it if Enjoyable, great show, love the acting
Don't see it if You want English only show. Read more
See it if you love a good con! You like discovering centuries old plays that still sparkle. It’s delicious.
Don't see it if you’re not into 1600s comedies in any language (disguises that would fool no one, high nobles & low servants, convenient body doubles). Read more
See it if you enjoy stories set in the 17th century Spain (including language) and dramatic, romantic comedies.
Don't see it if you dislike strong female characters, period pieces/costumes, or poetic dialogue. Read more
See it if An unexpected pleasure- charming production of a 17th C gem. Talented cast, enjoyable in one of NY's most winning theaters.
Don't see it if The sub-titles seemed a bit slow / off-pace, so some of the subtleties of the humor were lost on me.
See it if You like parodies. I used subtitles and thought the story was riveting from start to end.
Don't see it if You do not like Spanish subtitled plays.
See it if You like the Golden Age of Spanish literature with poetic dialogue in verse. Gorgeous costumes!
Don't see it if You don't like to read English super titles while play is in Spanish.
"A quiet but uproarious wonder...Each actor shines in capturing the language and demeanor of this 'backwards' time to show that women were struggling but empowering themselves back then, as well...It feeds the many stigmas and tropes we have of women today, while simultaneously crushing them...Lopez assures Ana Caro’s masterpiece becomes a staple for how women’s empowerment is vitally derived from self-empowerment."
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