Getting Out NYC Reviews and Tickets

63%

(52 Ratings)

Positive

46%

Mixed

35%

Negative

19%

Members say

Slow, Thought-provoking, Disappointing, Absorbing, Confusing

About the Show

The Seeing Place Theater presents a revival of Marsha Norman's drama about a young woman attempting to find her way after being released from prison.

After getting out, Arlene returns to a rundown apartment in Louisville, intent on starting over. Rebellious and disruptive growing up, she has found strength in religion and wants to put her youth behind her. But her struggle to find her way in the present (as "Arlene") is counterpointed by flashbacks of her past (as "Arlie"), with two performers inhabiting her at different periods in her life. Ultimately, the play offers no simple answers but convincingly captures someone fighting to survive against incredible odds. Playing in repertory with a revival of Eugene Ionesco's absurdist classic 'Rhinoceros.'

Show-Score Member Reviews (52)

Original, Thought-provoking, Slow

See it if You like straight plays that are very cerebral. It's very long and sometimes slow. It's an interesting story, that's relevant to the times.

Don't see it if You prefer less dialogue or don't enjoy long, thought provoking subject matter. It isn't recommended for children.

Thought-provoking, Great writing

See it if You're looking for something different & thought provoking with a story that resonates and is still relevant today. Character driven.

Don't see it if Staging was a bit odd&cluttered. The acting was so-so (I did love the actor who played The Mother)Was a bit hard to follow in the beginning

Great writing, Intelligent, Resonant, Thought-provoking, Slow

See it if TW: Scene of near-rape. You enjoy thought-provoking, intelligent and touching content.

Don't see it if TW: Scene of near-rape. You are disappointed by an imbalanced cast - some great performances, but also some plodding leads.

Slow, Cliched, Entertaining

See it if You enjoy female driven shows about incarceration and issues around that in the South; if you don't mind only one cast member being talented

Don't see it if You need a show to have characters with dimension who aren't cliched, and a plot to be more than just adequate

Absorbing, Intense

See it if Like realistic drama about unpleasant subjects and rather intense scenes, with characters acting violent or disturbed.

Don't see it if You prefer lighter or comedic subject matter, are bothered by intense, unpleasant subject matter, or violence against women.

Absorbing, Confusing, Thought-provoking, Profound

See it if you like a drama that will let you talk about the main characters struggles and how she will end up

Don't see it if the play jumps around and it may get confusing at times

Good acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Slow

See it if you want a thought-provoking, if somewhat dated, early Marsha Norman play exploring the struggle of a woman coping with life after prison.

Don't see it if you are not prepared for a serious but slight (and, at times, slow-moving) drama that deals with some uncomfortable issues.

Long, Interesting staging, Great use of the space, Slow

See it if you enjoy watching the development of a woman from childhood to adulthood.

Don't see it if you find artistically done flashbacks and melding of then and now.

Critic Reviews (4)

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