The Harvest?

[smidge]

Posted: 10/9/16 at 10:45pm

Was wondering if anyone could provide reports of LCT's The Harvest. Thinking of adding it to my list of shows at the end of October.

[playbill-love]

Posted: 10/9/16 at 11:17pm

Going tomorrow. Will report back. 

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 6:53am

I'm going Saturday. Hunter's work has been hit or miss for me. Loved A Bright New Boise, liked The Whale but wasn't blown away, hated Pocatello. The cast for this is really strong, though, so I'm optimistic. 

[BroadwayGuy12]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 8:55am

I went last night and really enjoyed it. I wasn't entirely sure how to feel about it following the first scene, but I thought it picked up nicely and I almost didn't mind that it ran a titch too long (last night it was just shy of 2 hours without an intermission, although I'm sure it will tighten up as it runs). The cast was superb; I particularly enjoyed Zoe Winters and Gideon Glick. Glad I got the chance to see it, as I've been fond of the other works I've seen by Hunter over at Playwrights.

[Cupid Boy2]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 9:10am

I'm glad to read a positive report. I believe LCT3 mentioned on their Facebook page that they expect it to run 100 minutes, so I'm sure they'll be doing the tightening you mention. I got a ticket over the weekend, and I'm really looking forward to it. 

[Theater3232]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 9:25am

It's Monday 10/10 and they still haven't posted an estimate of the running time on Telecharge.com.  They should have done this by Tues or Wed last week at the latest.  During rehearsals, they had no clue at all if it was going to be 90 minutes with no intermission or 3 hours with an intermission?  Come on!  I wasn't able to buy tickets since I simply had zero idea of the running time and didn't want to walk out if it ended up being more than 2 hours (since I had another show booked immediately afterwards).

Updated On: 10/10/16 at 09:25 AM

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 9:32am

They should have done this by Tues or Wed last week at the latest. 

In what universe? It is virtually impossible to gauge anything close to an accurate running time before actual performances begin for a world-premiere play that is probably being tinkered with and rewritten daily during rehearsals. 

And if they'd posted 100 minutes last week, before a performance even happened, and it ended up being 2 hours, you'd be pissed about that. 

Updated On: 10/10/16 at 09:32 AM

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:02am

Theater3232 said: "It's Monday 10/10 and they still haven't posted an estimate of the running time on Telecharge.com.  They should have done this by Tues or Wed last week at the latest.  During rehearsals, they had no clue at all if it was going to be 90 minutes with no intermission or 3 hours with an intermission?  Come on!  I wasn't able to buy tickets since I simply had zero idea of the running time and didn't want to walk out if it ended up being more than 2 hours (since I had another show booked immediately afterwards).

 

"

This is.... extremely bonkers. 

[Jshan05]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 11:54am

BroadwayGuy12 said: "I went last night and really enjoyed it. I wasn't entirely sure how to feel about it following the first scene, but I thought it picked up nicely and I almost didn't mind that it ran a titch too long (last night it was just shy of 2 hours without an intermission, although I'm sure it will tighten up as it runs). The cast was superb; I particularly enjoyed Zoe Winters and Gideon Glick. Glad I got the chance to see it, as I've been fond of the other works I've seen by Hunter over at Playwrights."

So happy to hear the positive report! Thinking about adding this show to my Sunday evening free spot in a few weeks!

[BroadwayLuv2]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 4:58pm

Show Score has some unfavorable reviews.  Might be better to wait until previews are over. 

[aj88]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 5:00pm

I'm going tonight. I read that it was an hour and 55 minutes with no intermission.

[Jshan05]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 5:08pm

BroadwayLuv2 said: "Show Score has some unfavorable reviews.  Might be better to wait until previews are over. "

Oh yikes. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[AC126748]

Posted: 10/10/16 at 5:24pm

I wouldn't put too much stock in Show Score. The early comments about OSLO were not positive and that ended up being the hit show of the summer. It's just people giving opinions, no different from this board. Go see a show and see what you think for yourself. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 10/11/16 at 10:51pm

Thoughts? Love The Whale, but have disliked his other works. 

[playbill-love]

Posted: 10/12/16 at 12:27am

I liked this more than The Few (which was ok, fine, not bad) and Clarkson (I liked it but there wasn't a ton there, and I mostly saw it for the cast). For me it cultivated a lot of empathy for characters that are the kind of people that are easy to write off as crazy or fanatical. The performances were excellent and the play itself was good. I would recommend it. It is WEIRD in some ways but also very human. 

[Jshan05]

Posted: 10/22/16 at 11:38pm

Bumping this to see if any other members have seen it!

[Jshan05]

Posted: 10/25/16 at 12:55pm

Can anyone provide some reports on the show? Wondering if I should fill my Sunday evening slot with this one...

[haterobics]

Posted: 10/25/16 at 12:57pm

Jshan05 said: "Can anyone provide some reports on the show? Wondering if I should fill my Sunday evening slot with this one..."

It did open last night, if you look around for actual reviews.

[Jshan05]

Posted: 10/25/16 at 12:59pm

Ah I completely forgot that. I'll look some up now--thanks!

[buhbuhbilly]

Posted: 10/25/16 at 2:52pm

I saw this last night and have to say I really enjoyed the play and even moreso the performances. The entire cast is so great in their roles, especially Zoë Winters

[haterobics]

Posted: 10/25/16 at 2:54pm

TONY gave it four stars: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/theater-review-samuel-d-hunters-poignant-the-harvest-looks-at-hope-faith-and-escapism-in-idaho-102516

[round2]

Posted: 11/13/16 at 11:38am

I saw The Harvest last night. I was previously gripped by Samuel D. Hunter's The Whale as well as his Pocatello. Experiencing The Harvest within the first few days after this election had a particularly powerful impact, intensified as I walked by the heavily-barricaded Trump Tower immediately afterward. Hunter's character's and dialogue are extraordinarily real for me, aided by the production of director Davis McCallum. Zoe Winters' and Scott Jaeck's performances are likely to haunt me for a long time. Peter Mark Kendall is excellent, as is Gideon Glick and Leah Karpel. I loved getting to see Madeleine Martin these years later since she played a young teenager in August: Osage County, here playing a character that felt possibly related to her earlier role. I continue to be extremely interested in seeing what Samuel D. Hunter will write. I suspect he will produce important work in this Trump era.

Updated On: 11/13/16 at 11:38 AM

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/13/16 at 12:20pm

Was there last night, as well. Very moving.

[Theater3232]

Posted: 11/13/16 at 12:21pm

I enjoyed Pocatello since it was lively and realistic, but I really hated The Harvest.  It was just talk and talk and more talk.  2 hours with no intermission.  Absolutely endless.

[haterobics]

Posted: 11/13/16 at 12:51pm

Theater3232 said: "It was just talk and talk and more talk.  2 hours with no intermission."

So, basically a one-act play?