Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com
'The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side, written and directed by Derek Ahonen and presented by The Amoralists, is the most exciting theatre I've seen in quite a while; its adventurousness, its fearlessness, and its wide-ranging embrace of a potpourri of important and challenging subjects mark it as something special-the kind of work that makes theatre-going the uniquely vital experience that, at its best, it can be ... a jolt of energy, right when (and where) we need it.'
'The Amoralists probe the important subject of how a person can live in accordance with their ideals in a world where that seems impossible; the debate here is compelling and authentic and smartly not one-sided.'
'The sheer scope of this piece-touching on religion, environmentalism, economics, anarchy, vegetarianism, sexuality, and much more-makes it endlessly admirable, as does its willingness to look at controversial subject matter frankly and uncompromisingly.'
'The production is thoroughly professional, and though the play runs nearly three hours, it never drags and constantly keeps us riveted. The six actors give bold, thoughtful performances.
Sarah Fraunfelder, James Kautz and especially Helena Lee and Pilieci create sympathetic, compelling, three-dimensional characters whom we come to care about and understand.
'The Amoralists are making theatre here that really does have the capacity to lead their audience toward some meaningful social change. This is raw, potent, visceral work ...This is a play that means what it says and says what it means, and is never afraid to put its metaphorical money where its mouth is. How I respect that; and how I look forward to whatever these folks come up with next.'
