Good Enemy
84%
84%
(128 Ratings)
Positive
90%
Mixed
10%
Negative
0%
Members say
Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Relevant, Great writing

About the Show

A father finds that escaping his past means leaving behind his daughter as well.

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Critic Reviews (10)

The New York Times
November 10th, 2022

"'Good Enemy' is a mélange of a play — about oppression and democracy, cowardice and bravery, love and loneliness. Mostly, though, it is about getting a second chance, and being wise enough to grab it."
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Time Out New York
November 8th, 2022

"The two characters who share no language wind up making the play’s easiest and most natural connection."
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Theatermania
November 7th, 2022

" 'Good Enemy' is a handsomely produced world premiere of a play that is gripping, heartbreaking, and undeniably important. History is an onerous burden, but its obliteration is a luxury that we may not be able to afford."
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Lighting & Sound America
November 18th, 2022

"Whatever is wrong with 'Good Enemy,' it certainly isn't dull and it's to Liu's credit that he is willing to take on such ambitious material. I hope he revisits it as his skills progress, as they undoubtedly will."
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Talkin' Broadway
November 6th, 2022

"The elements do not completely cohere, and some of the play's effect is diluted in its attempt to give each segment equal weight, but the playwright, Yilong Liu, has a unique voice and is an artist worth following."
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Front Row Center
November 8th, 2022

"A young man’s inability to stay quiet in tumultuous times versus the intentional silence of his later years provides the time-jumping tension in 'Good Enemy.'"
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The Wrap
November 6th, 2022

"While Liu never lets up on the accelerator of his very purple narrative, he sometimes resorts to autopilot when it comes to the dialogue."
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DC Metro Theater Arts
November 6th, 2022

"The world premiere of 'Good Enemy' is captivating in every way, from its rounded portrayals and clear staging to its momentous story and message of the importance of human connection."
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