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Jordan Catalano said: "This is sort of where my “problems” with the show come from. I felt like the play wanted to thread the line between what’s real and what’s not, with the dying McNeal not knowing what’s real and the AI stuff. It’s a fascinating juxtaposition that I felt just needs another draft or two to fully flesh it out."

 

I agree with you Jordon! It is like the juxtaposition is not fully realized. And

KevinKlawitter said: "

I liked the set design and how the play tangled with artificial intelligence and humanity. It dances with the notion that there are very few original ideas and how artists continuously borrow from one another.


Obviously I'm waiting for more reactions/reviews, but Ireeeaaaallllyyydon't want this show's conclusion about AI to be "well, artists tend to borrow ideas anyway!"

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I found the play to be a little confusing and I was somewhat disconnected emotionally. It felt like a play in previews where the actors and director were still finding their way. Downey is onstage for most of the scene work. Other characters are quite minor in comparison. Downey has an interesting way of speaking (which has been a trademark of his over the years) making phrasing choices that sometimes feel like throw aways. He could use his diaphragm to support himself more through the e

Bette's Turban said: "I had a fun time. The play is meh but it sure was great watching the two ladies on stage. I saw in the front row all the way to the side and had none of the problems you just mentioned. Mia might be remembered Tony time. But it is very early in the season and I don't think thats what this show is intentionally going for. It is September in NYC with nothing else with names like this playing for now. It is a fun night and what I imagine is their target aud

I thought the production was an absolute stinker. The direction was clunky and the set design was obtrusive especially to those of us sitting in the first 5 rows far house right. I stared at a porch and the back of a chair through the entire production. Yes it was a partial view ticket but it was an obstructed view and should not have been sold. I suspect far house left did not fare much better given there was a down stage wall extension flushed against the proscenium. In a theatre that is so

CoffeeBreak said: "de Bessonett isn't a good, or creative, director. Sheshould take the cue from Jack Viertel and be theArtistic Director Encores! and stop directing the shows. They are so much better without her direction (Titanic, Jelly's Last Jam, Light In The Piazza).

The high profile actors want to do the material - althoughmany have become wary of her after a singleexperience. Under her direction, weworryabout Ragtime despite a good cast. Wishsomeone with vis

hearthemsing22 said: "In regards to stagedoor, I think that's to the left of the entrance? Someone correct me if I'm wrong! IF people come out, I think it's there, but it might also be around the corner, kind of like the Hudson Theater stagedoor"

The stage door is on W 56th where as the entrance is on W 55th. You can get there from inside the theatre. The vocals were quite good during the dress. The staging is more presentational than the usual Encores pr