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ermamac's review against another edition
4.0
I won't lie, I'm a Sarah Ruhl fan. Of the three time periods I preferred the last. I also appreciate any play that requires fish puppets; having made quiet a few in my day they hold a special play in my heart.
kimberly_levaco's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A historical epic that builds unceasingly through the first two parts, but the third part fumbles the ball a bit which brings it down from a 4.25, but other than that a great use of symbolism and metaphor.
dkrane's review against another edition
Still processing this trip of a play. It's stuffed with deliciously weird, fish-y layers. But on a first read, the strangeness sticks out more than specific meaning to hold onto. Practically demands to be seen rather than read. Still processing, but it's fun to see Ruhl stretch surreally across eras and find dark political commonalities (and what's it mean that things felt apocalyptic under Bush compared to now...? To stage this in 2019?)
tscott907's review
5.0
There’s nothing I can say about this play that will emphasize or articulate correctly how much I love it, if I’m being honest. So just read it (and cry, and read it again.)
al_forshort's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sheilareads_'s review against another edition
4.0
Such a well written play. I enjoyed traveling back and forth between different eras. After reading Stage Kiss I’ve become a fan of Ruhl’s. Can’t wait to read more of her work!