A man gets sick, and he finds it hard to tell anyone. So, he decides to pay a stranger to listen. She becomes a friend and caregiver. He pays her to tell his sister for him. While caring for him, she is also very focused on her audition to play Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. 

Noah Diaz has written a very unusual comedic play about an unlikely friendship. There are a lot of references to the Wizard of Oz and also a touch of magic. In terms of plot, there isn’t a whole lot of progression.

At 85 minutes, it would still be nice to have an intermission. Join the Pro-Intermission movement here.

Namir Smallwood (The Book of Grace, Primary Trust) is great as the sick man. Amy Morton is hilarious as the friend, especially when pricing out the very small things she does for him. Sadieh Rifai is solid as the sister, who the friend describes as a pill. Cliff Chamberlain (Fool for Love, The Minutes) is so funny in his many roles, especially as the crying waiter. Jordan Arredondo is excellent as the narrator who provides the sick man’s thoughts. 

Cost of a ticket: $62

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Worth It –

Rating Scale: Exceptional Value > Worth It > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for You Will Get Sick through July 20th! 

Quinn Delaney