See it if you want to see a show/concept that is relevant to the current political atmosphere (and have a tolerance for uncomfortable theaters).
Don't see it if you get overheated easily. No A/C in the building and a lot of bodies packed into a small space. Also if you're not interested in politics.
See it if the basic premise is enough for you.
Don't see it if you prefer (for the main role) more than one-note acting and a logical approach to his Want; even insanity needs to be believable!
See it if you share the show's jaded viewpoint on American politics and want some smug satisfaction that everyone's awful.
Don't see it if you have high hopes for laughs or commentary. It's caustic but only sporadically funny. It criticizes politics without offering suggestions.
See it if You like thought-provoking dialogue that keeps you wondering what the characters will do in the end. Great 2-man play that is entertaining!
Don't see it if You need music and songs....
See it if you're fascinated with this year's presidential race, and if you've ever pondered the fabric of what makes America great.
Don't see it if you aren't into politics.
See it if Like politics and need a reminder of why to vote.
Don't see it if Need air conditioning
See it if You appreciate witty, fast-paced dialogue and insidious characters.
Don't see it if You're not disgusted by the current political state of America.
See it if You're looking for a topical, clever play about money in politics--and a cat and mouse game between a donor and a politician
Don't see it if You dare
“Some of the jokes land nicely, especially the pop-culture references, and Bouillion handles his millennial-Mamet dialogue well. But Leslie’s rashness and aggression seem weakly motivated…‘The Princemaker’ has an interesting premise that would benefit from greater psychological depth. For now, at least, it doesn’t get my vote.”
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“The cat-and-mouse dialogue is witty, but what is most interesting is not knowing who is the cat and who is the mouse in each scene...It is unclear why George keeps showing up at Les's home and continues accepting his money despite his unpredictable threats and narcissistic behavior. The plot then takes a downward turn...The performances of both Bouillion and Seward are strong, the direction by Alessandra Affinito is well-executed...For those looking for political drama, it's a good choice.”
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"'The Princemaker' offers characters that come across as surprisingly one-note, a fault accredited to both text and actor...In this 'House of Cards' fan fiction, it feels like the playwright has tried to turn a thesis into a play, armed with theory from Machiavelli to Kantorowicz...Les was either too transparent, too unclear, or too much the archetypal villain for me to want to watch his self-serving plot unfold."
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