The Courtroom

See it if you'd like a real deportn/Homeld Sec case. You'll root for respondent! Actual transcripts used. USA oath is given; moving. A bit repetitive.

Don't see it if you want a more political case. Same idea in De Novo, w higher stakes (yg man seeks asylum, is deported, killed). Free tickets, nice church.

See it if You want to see an oddly intense and entertaining social studies class. Great actors bring what could be a dry transcript to life.

Don't see it if You have no interest in the law or legal proceedings or how this immigration case is so relevant to our society today.

Also On the surface this “should” be as interesting as jury duty but it works.... Read more Read less

See it if Dramatic enactment of an actual immigration deportation hearing (via illegal voting) Slow turning "wheels of justice" very much on display

Don't see it if Interesting yet dry presentation until an appeal court presided by the incandescent Kathleen Chalfant & legal fireworks! Emotional ending

See it if You want to hear the dry reading of courtroom transcripts. Over simplified case that clearly was over reaction on the part of Homeland.

Don't see it if You want drama.

Also Everything seemed a bit tentative---Really? Jennifer Ehle, you have never heard of estoppel? If she said epostel again I may have had to leave. And that from a huge Ehle fan.

Kelli O'Hara--not the gravitas needed and really? 4 inch heels?

And then Jane Howdyshell spoke, and the room lit up. And that from a non-Howdyshell fan.

BUT! When the entire audience stood and recited the Oath of Naturalization; it all became heartfelt and meaningful.... Read more Read less

See it if you like true stories. It was a reenactment of a real (deportation) court case.

Don't see it if actual events don't interest you.

See it if to learn more about civil vs crime courts, an educational and moving experience that is relevant to us all, concerned about immigration law

Don't see it if I don't see why you shouldn't see it, I guess if you are not interested in politics at all or have no desire to learn about immigration

Also This is what we all should have seen as a part of our education in the US, so important. I learned a lot and was given a context of what my ancestors have been through as well.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see an exquisitely delivered re-enactment of actual deportation preceedings

Don't see it if you want fiction

See it if you've ever wondered if theater does enough to make a difference in the world.

Don't see it if You need a fast-paced ride with spectacle. This is not that (which is part of what makes it so great).

See it if You're interested in real stories about real people and real debate surrounding our legal system

Don't see it if You want something "Fun"

See it if you like topical plays about current events

Don't see it if you like well-staged, intricate plays