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abigailding's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dinsnxke's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Antisemitism, Death, Deportation, and Genocide
lizseagull's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
eteebs's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
4.0
Starting just prior to Hitler taking control, A Bright Room Called Day focuses on Agnes as Germany changes more or less over night. With interruptions by a woman called Zillah during the Reagan administration. This is a painful play. Seeing the beginning of the 3rd Reich from the perspective of people inside Berlin who stand (at least morally) against facism. I would love to see it performed.
artytytyty's review against another edition
5.0
"The dreams of the Left
are always beautiful.
The imagining of a better world
the damnation of the present one."
Part 2 HIT SO HARD UGH!! Also, I will defend the Zillah interruptions so much, idc if you want the play to be solely a history play about the fall of the Weimar Republic, this play will be remember because of those interruptions.
are always beautiful.
The imagining of a better world
the damnation of the present one."
Part 2 HIT SO HARD UGH!! Also, I will defend the Zillah interruptions so much, idc if you want the play to be solely a history play about the fall of the Weimar Republic, this play will be remember because of those interruptions.
artytytyty's review against another edition
5.0
"ZILLAH: What if it turns out you were right? What if I can’t save her? What if it’s impossible to rescue the dead?
XILLAH: Of course it’s impossible!
ZILLAH: Then why’d you write this? Any of this? Me?!
XILLAH: Because I didn’t know what to do. And, and what if it turns out you were right and you can save her? Even that she’s dead. Imagine the possibility. What the fuck are you gonna do then?"
I think Tony Kushner should be allowed to do whatever the fuck he wants without having to worry about the critical perception of his work, because this shit rules!
XILLAH: Of course it’s impossible!
ZILLAH: Then why’d you write this? Any of this? Me?!
XILLAH: Because I didn’t know what to do. And, and what if it turns out you were right and you can save her? Even that she’s dead. Imagine the possibility. What the fuck are you gonna do then?"
I think Tony Kushner should be allowed to do whatever the fuck he wants without having to worry about the critical perception of his work, because this shit rules!
jasperbeckmen's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of nice speeches, setting was cool and I enjoyed the projection aspect of the stage direction. Didn’t really lead anywhere in my opinion; nor did it reveal, teach, or move me. But I liked it!
dkrane's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a terrifying warning cry to progressives to wake up and agitate as an already untenable world (our American Weimar Republic) stands on the verge of falling completely apart.
Its Reagan era fear and anger feels entirely relevant in the age of Trump.
Its Reagan era fear and anger feels entirely relevant in the age of Trump.