

Is it worth the time? Honestly? Only if you’re a complete sucker for old German theater vibes. If you’re looking for a tight script or something that doesn't feel like it’s screaming at you, you will probably hate this. It’s loud, it’s frantic, and the plot is about as sturdy as a wet paper towel. I found myself zonin...


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"Is it worth the time? Honestly? Only if you’re a complete sucker for old German theater vibes. If you’re looking for a tight script or something that doesn't feel like it’s screaming at you, you will probably hate this. It’s loud, it’s frantic, and the plot is about as sturdy as a wet paper towel. I found myself zoning out during the third act, just watching the wallpaper patterns behind the actors. That’s usually a bad sign. The vibe It’s all very stage-y. Everyone is projected to the back ro..."
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