Whipped (Dream Up 2019)

See it if You want to see a play that takes place in the future about something that you never thought anyone would take the time to write about

Don't see it if You are expecting a dark comedy. That’s what they tell you but not one audience member laughed or even smiled during the whole play

Also This is the second of three plays I have seen at this festival. First one started 45 minutes late. This one started 30 minutes late. I just don’t get it. This is very frustrating. I never factor things like this into my score. The main issue I have with this play was writing about a subject that I don’t think anyone really cares about. If you’re going to write about something that takes place almost 20 years in the future I don’t know why you would pick this subject. I thought most of the acting was really good but one actor was weak and it showed.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a play about the government in the future and how it affects the people. You have an open mind and aren't so critical.

Don't see it if You need a big Broadway production. You are not open to seeing something different. You don't have an open mind. You are too serious.

Also This is an interesting performance. You must understand that this is a story about the future and you see how the government operates and that will make you think. You should not take this play too seriously and be so critical. It is a play and a part of the Dream Up. I enjoyed the performance.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy good acting comedy that makes you wonder "what would the world be like if this ever happened"

Don't see it if you want to laugh without giving it much thought

See it if can see and think ahead and to be able to find several interesting ideas in the "row" plot. You understand that the whole story is utopian

Don't see it if Full of criticism; episodes with lobotomy looks stolen from the "One flew over the cuckoo's nest. "

Also Show was 15 minutes late:))
Between 4 shows from the Dream Up that I saw already , The Whipped is the best so far. Not perfect, not super interesting, but can provoke your brain to think and sense of humor that author used to bring serious problems to your attention... Read more Read less

See it if An interesting peek at the near future. The acting was better than the material.

Don't see it if Theater For the New City's (values (where the show is performed) are rudimentary and the play is virtually humorless

See it if Looking for something to show of government can affect people lives

Don't see it if .......

See it if you have a friend in the show and want to support but even that is pushing it

Don't see it if you have literally anything better to do, like having your wisdom teeth pulled.

Also Show started 30 minutes late. Hank H. Kim, the producer /playwright / star (never a good sign for a good show) hired a photographer who TOOK A PHOTO EVERY 5 SECONDS FOR THE ENTIRE PLAY. MOVING SIDE TO SIDE IN FRONT OF THE 1ST ROW. STICKING HIS DSLR IN FRONT OF AN OLD LADY'S FACE @ 1 point. I was in the 4th row and could hear the shutters. Why didn't Kim stop the play? SO DISTRACTING!!! Take staged photos after dress rehearsal!
Writing: like the verbal diarrhea of a schizophrenic who spent 6 months locked away reading sci-fi books and not structure of story telling
Set: Inane. During scene change, actors randomly turn over a small painting at the back of the set as if that's supposed to signify anything to the audience.
Direction: negligent. Literally stand and talk and before the scene ends, have one character move two feet.
Acting: Bad save for Lily Narnbonne (Cassie) who had to pretend she was in love with an actor old enough to be her dad.
Ending: Ludicrous. No emotional impact... Read more Read less

See it if Youre wandering first avenue with some time.

Don't see it if Your not into a satirical skewering of politics.

See it if You like quirky speculative fiction with a fresh story, good acting and a lot of dialogue.

Don't see it if You want a Broadway-quality play with a lot more history and experience under its belt - 1st run of the playwright’s first full-length play.