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Slack Tide

Dramatic Theatre · The Who's Askings · Ages 16+ · 86 mins · United States of America

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JEREMY MOODY certified reviewer June 26, 2026
tagged as: hometown · friends · coming of age
A solid "coming of age" play about growing up and moving on, ad how moving on doesn't always mean moving forward.... full review
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MARK LANHAM certified reviewer June 26, 2026
Love, life, and relationships among the generation coming of age in the era of AI.... full review
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AVA ALEXIADES certified reviewer June 23, 2026
I really really really loved this. Haven't seen a piece that has tackled a breakup this raw and fresh, I really enjoyed it. I loved the space the pacing held. Really great performances from the actors and I loved that it took place all in one setting. ... full review
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ELLEN RELAC certified reviewer June 19, 2026
tagged as: Love · friendship · nostalgic · drama · must-see
I adored this piece and immediately wanted to get my hands on the script as a reader, an actor, and a fan. Brilliantly written and brilliantly acted, Slack Tide follows a foursome of old friends tackling the transition from school into early adulthood. The show is rife with layered moments of satisfying subtext, compelling group dynamics, and beautifully written ethical and societal debates. The writing itself merits own tome of praise. Matso has woven heated debate over the heaviest and most pressing questions facing young people into a fun-to-watch relationship drama. And the faux intertextuality of the piece speaks to its sophistication –– a whole segment of the plot is devoted to discussion of The Elysian, a novel that is an invention... full review
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OLIVIA FISHMAN certified reviewer June 18, 2026
I really enjoyed Slacktide. The writing was excellent, with dense and engaging dialogue that kept me invested throughout. The cast delivered intimate, thoughtful performances that brought a lot of depth and humanity to the piece.... full review
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 16, 2026
I was incredibly inspired by this play as the actors were all superb in their roles as they were each performing! I also loved the storyline for this play from the beginning through the ending!... full review
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 14, 2026
Great human performances. Will and Morgan’s dynamic was a driving force that felt very human. Relatable, funny and raw!... full review
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ALLI KIKO MASLOSKE certified reviewer June 14, 2026
Felt like a Noah Kahan song come to life. A beautiful play about friendship and the desperate want to stay where you feel safe, but the tide keeps pulling you further and further out to sea. ... full review
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 13, 2026
I enjoyed the play. The actors kept my interest for the full 85 minutes.... full review
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MEG CHENG certified reviewer June 12, 2026
A beautifully written and moving play with compelling performances.... full review
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