Whore

See it if you are interested in the personal life of this particular actress.

Don't see it if you expect to really understand what you are seeing. I found the story repetitive without enough supporting details clarify her story.

See it if You like one woman shows that are very strange. She did, however, have a nice voice. Unfortunately the singing was very brief

Don't see it if You want to be entertained

See it if There is a story to be told but the writing needs a major help so characters can be well developed.

Don't see it if You can stand a story that is not well written.

See it if You love one person autobiographical plays.

Don't see it if There are sudden bursts of excitement from character. Some child abuse segments.

See it if You dont need much of a stage, you enjoy one woman show, and you dont get bored easily. Performer sings and acts wondefully.

Don't see it if Watching a play for 80 min with a what felt like a long monologue with slight musicals added. I wanted to take a nap, but would stay up.

See it if Weirdness

Don't see it if Looking for energy

See it if you enjoy an inside peek of someone's diary.

Don't see it if you dislike one-person shows, are squeamish about sex, or prefer realism.

Also Suzanne is a talented performer. She has a hauntingly beautiful voice, lithe movement, and is a good storyteller. Beautiful imagery and design as well. One often attends the theater to hear a story and feel catharsis. However I feel that the story she told here is providing HER the catharsis. I'm not sure what it is supposed to do for the audience... I wanted to enjoy it more, but mostly felt like a voyeur sneaking looks at someone's troublesome upbringing.... Read more Read less

See it if You're interested in a personal story of a woman dealing a dysfunctional family using multi-media to tell the story.

Don't see it if You have epilepsy. Warning: flashing lights in the show. You want a polished well-told story.

See it if - You enjoy quirky performance art - You are kinda into astrology - There's a tapping exercise that's cool

Don't see it if - You hate dance & musical exploration - You are looking for a strong plot

Also Should it be titled "WHORE"? Probably not. If you think this show is going to explore the topic of sex shaming, you will be wrong.

Because it's her life story, this is clearly a very brave and personal show for the actress. I feel that she tried to squeeze in probably too much because there are extraordinary moments that she skims over way too quickly (her leukemia! for instance). It lacked a strong spine to keep it centered.

That's not to say that it wasn't a meaningful experience! When she discusses astrology and before-mentioned leukemia, she really comes to life. There's a great interactive moment (tapping!) that I thought was truly a delight.

This show left me pondering the GRAND question of theatre: ultimately, what makes us care? When we go to the theatre, it's a transaction: I give you my time/attention and hopefully you give me either an emotional or philosophical experience to take home. After this show, I was left with just the question.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a current female POV.

Don't see it if You want a light and cheery evening - it’s heavy.

See it if you want to see all varieties of solo shows

Don't see it if you want the strongest acting and writing

See it if you love stories about strong women, brave performances, soul bearing writing

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable with women sharing their truth on stage

See it if you love memorable solo shows that are unapologetic and raw

Don't see it if you like traditional, staid, conventional storytelling

See it if you want to experience raw, honest exploration of identity and self-acceptance

Don't see it if you feel parents should never be discussed in a negative light

See it if There is an amazing synchronistic reveal that blew my mind, considering it's her true life story. She's tragically exquisite & pure art.

Don't see it if Strobe lights give you seizures

See it if you're moved by brave women sharing personal stories with nuance, courage, and lots of talent!

Don't see it if if you don't like solo shows.

See it if You enjoy theatre that'scompelling & thought-provoking. The story is interesting, heartfelt, and touching. It doesn't shy away from emotion.

Don't see it if You want a boring, run-of-the-mill show.

See it if You have ever had any questions or pain in your life. Brilliant writing, vulnerability at its most beautiful.

Don't see it if Do see it

See it if you want to see an honest and personal coming-of-age story of girlhood to womanhood with music, dance, and light and dark elements

Don't see it if you are afraid of raw emotions or you don’t appreciate original music and dance

Also The show is a woman’s journey, growing and understanding her body and her sexuality in the face of a sexually repressive and emotionally abusive father. Thus, it can be uncomfortable and intense.
However, there is lovely and captivating music and dancing throughout to give a little balance. The subject matter is 100% relevant and the actress shows great strength and vulnerability in her story-telling.
The first half felt a little slow moving, but moving into the second half, I was swept away.... Read more Read less

See it if You want a raw emotional performance that gets you thinking. A truely brave and clever put together show

Don't see it if You aren’t ready to see how life can be not so perfect.

See it if You like raw, truthful, solo shows by women who deal with difficult topics related to misogyny and femininity.

Don't see it if You don't like solo shows by women, non-linear storytelling, or have trouble with strobe lighting.