MS 499: Advertising and the Social Construction of Gender

This research project-turned-crackling play, as seen in very close quarters at the Hudson Theatre two weeks ago, was creative theatre at its best! From an ordinary syllabus erupted a series of vignettes, characters, plot lines, and hilarities of confusing plot lines that, when fused with Nicole Keating's direction, became abundantly clear: from the extremely ordinary springs the liveliness of theatrics so engaging that we are constantly rebalancing the Rubik Cubes in our brains to track who is who and/or why. An eye and brain “opener,” blessed with acting and shenanigans, that would defy even Aristophanes and his Frogs! I loved every minute of it and am still sorting my “cubes” (so to speak)!... full review

An unabashed delight and absolutely one of my favorite ensemble shows at Fringe! The characters are all fun and unique, it's hilariously acted, skillfully produced, and the costumes are exceptional. It's about as much fun as you can have in a college class.... full review

I really enjoyed this play! It was clever, original, thought provoking, entertaining and funny. I've never seen an 'Off Broadway' play but I imagine the quality of work was close to that. Having been a producer of film/tv for many years, I've suffered through many plays in LA of people I know well and this was light years ahead of all of them. Thanks for the wonderful experience!... full review

A very ambitious show that has some very fun moments, a few great performances, and is attacking how advertising both enforces but also helps creates the social constructs of the pastthat we are still trying to understand, and move past. Not to be corny but it makes learning fun. ... full review

A wonderfully, provocative entertaining and laugh out FUNNY production. Utterly professional, well organized, with noteworthy performances by a varied and interesting cast. ... full review

It made me feel like I was back in my university! One of the funniest shows I have ever seen!... full review

MS 499: Advertising and the Social Construction of Gender Tight well performed and produced satirical critique of the underpinnings that has shaped modern societal dysfunction. With the sword of humor classic culturally designed marketing conventions are deconstructed by the highly motivated college teacher as if experiencing a revelation. What occurs in “the room” amongst barely functional students, distracted by their own self entitlement, importance, involvement plus the ubiquitous computerized “device”, counters the frustratingly futile attempt this inspired professor attempts to launch. But through “magic realism” the fabricated advertising personalities take control setting everyone, into a state of wonderment, confusion, and moment... full review

Wonderful show! Great, clever concept, very sophisticated! Highly recommended.... full review

This is real college humor! It was a very relatable show and experience, I was impressed how spot on some details were! ... full review

Really fun and lively! Not to mention educational. It was a perceptive and quirky peak into today's college classroom environment with all of its ironies and contradictions. Well-written dialog that was quick, funny, and very relevant.... full review