Set in a failing suburban movie theater, The Flick follows three young people who earn minimum wage running the place. The action is sparse: The theater attendants sweep up a never-ending supply of popcorn that litters the floor, and the projectionist descends from her booth to flirt and complain. Meanwhile, every other theater in town has gone digital, and the young employees grapple with what that means for them professionally and at heart. At almost three hours long, The Flick was likely challenging for some, thanks in part to more games of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon than anyone really needs. But with some help from the excellent young cast — Gerold Oliver, Tony Nappo and Amanda Card — Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning script kept patient audience members rapt. ERICA CICCARONE
Best Play About Nothing
The Flick by Verge Theater Company
