We Need Better Friends

Definitely rewards Shakespeare buffs. The audience was divided into rabid fans of the actors and thoughtful onlookers.... full review

Wonderful human acting, and the staging was fab. *This* is how Shakespeare should be taught and I Will Die On This Hill that this show needs to find a way to get into schools, where Shakes is taught All Wrong and Way Too Early for most. Put up this show *first* or at bare minimum in *parallel* and that will (possibly) make all the difference.... full review

A charming and skillfully performed show that explores the complexity of friendship, responsibility to others, and the importance of communicating our desires. ... full review

We Need Better Friends provides a perfect blend of comedy and serious topics, expertly weaves together different Shakespeare stories, and contains incredibly sharp performances! A very fun and interesting watch. I love when plays are about friendship, and this one was extremely well done. ... full review

Absolutely delightful!! For any of us Shakespeare enthusiasts, the source material has never been more cleverly mined, both for humor and for true emotion. These two are the kind of friends you'd be blessed to have! Calling all colleges: here's the next play you should ALL be performing! Publish it! ... full review

Fantastic!!! So creative, hilarious, and smart. Great use of the source material to craft a new and very entertaining story. ... full review

It’s always a nice twist when you go in expecting a comedy and come out crying. Thanks Obama.... full review

This show utilized characters I was familiar with (or so I thought) to touch on the true to life anxieties of navigating friendships as an adult person in this world. Though more dramatic or romantic relationships may get more attention, especially from Shakespeare, friendships are where most people will face the most varied and impactful experiences in their adult lives and I loved how this play used Shakespeare stories and characters to explore this!... full review

A savvy portrayal of Shakespeare’s favorite sidekicks that’s as hilarious and tragic as the plays that inspired it— exploring themes of loyalty, honesty, and survivor-guilt through a human need to vent. ... full review

A well-considered and skillfully delivered piece about connection, isolation, loyalty, and trauma. ... full review