Ok, just got out of the show.
Still collection my thoughts, but initial reaction is that the production is excellently crafted, and the script is pretty fascinating.
I’m not spoiling anything here, but if you really want to know *nothing at all* about the general vibe/experience, read at your own discretion.
Some parts are definitely eerie and/or unnerving, but it’s not a play that I’d describe as a big “scare-fest.” It can be very funny at times too, and sometimes even hauntingly beautiful. Definitely some creeps and chills, but don’t expect a lot of jump scares.
It’s also not a play that provides easy answers to its mysteries. I think I got the general idea at the end, but I definitely need time to process what exactly happened, and what the playwright was trying say with it. But I mean that in a good way; I’m going to be thinking a lot about it, and I’ll be very curious to read other people’s interpretations. But I could also see some people being turned off by it, and walking out more confused than thrilled.
The cast is great. This is probably Metcalf’s least showy stage role in recent years, but she’s obviously still great. The 4 young women in the play all work together so seamlessly; there’s a lot of finely-coordinated stage business between them, and they nailed it. Really feels like an ensemble piece, although I guess Tatiana Maslany’s role could be called the protagonist.
I’d say the production is already is great shape.
I was in the 2nd seat off the aisle, Mezzanine house left. There were definitely some moments upstage right that I missed, but mostly I felt like I saw everything important. The seat next to mine was considerably worse though, because of the curve of the row. The guy sitting next to me ended up standing at the back of the mezzanine for the whole show, and the person behind him complained at the end that she missed 90% of the play. So I guess the lesson is to avoid the far aisle seats if possible. But even 1 seat over made a big difference - I wasn’t upset with my view for $35, even with some noticeable restriction.
Updated On: 4/29/23 at 10:21 PM
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