Polite Conversations and Wine

In Michael Perlmutter's Polite Conversations and Wine, prodding, biting banter and non-stop wining serve up the drama family-style. In this case, it's all about a couple, their mothers and the uncomfortable dynamic the four create. Speaking about dynamic, though, that is the most appropriate label for this play. Bringing a child into the world is a reason to celebrate, right? What happens when the couple is lesbian and one of the partners is getting ready to serve in the Coast Guard? How much input do Mothers get to have in their daughters' lives? These probing questions and others are explored in serio-comedic fashion throughout the hour-long show. Not all "Ladies' Nights" are grand ideas, as this play boldly proclaims, but that wil... full review

Very entertaining!... full review

So real, the kind of “polite” we all know... full review

Excellent comedic timing, biting dialogue, quick pace, and the endlessly relatable mother/daughter dynamic. The unsaid questions and tension really hang in the air, palpable to the audience, and the actors expertly handle the material with wit and ease. You know a show is good when you're able to identify with each character and feel empathy for each experience. Make sure to see it!... full review

Beautifully crafted showcasing the strengths of 4 exquisite actresses with gorgeous direction by Ann Noble ... full review

Direction and staging was exquisite! The two mothers were stand-outs and the types of actors you want to see in everything. A fun night!... full review

Overall a wonderful show. The cast and director take an innovative script and craft it into a compelling hour of complicated relationships.... full review

Excellent... full review

Polite Conversations and Wine was the best theatrical experience I've seen in the Fringe this year.... full review

such a Lovely bit of storytelling. dynamite performances of well rounded characters all around. just a joy to watch... full review