The Flea Theater — Attraction in New York

I found the show to be doing something distasteful. The first part of the show put you in a mood of questioning reality and make you think about the idea that you don’t really know what is real. This was done both by characters stating this outright, and ‘glitchy’ scenes, such as the same dialogue scenes being repeated by different pairs of actors verbatim and hints at a magical creature within the show’s non-magical setting. Then, at the end, an actor comes on stage and begins screaming at and berating the audience. The show does have a world view it wants the audience to take on. These views include the evils of racism, a view I wholeheartedly agree with. However, I think that the majority of people would agree that leading someone to question their sense of reality then screaming at and berating them so that they take on your view is emotionally abusive and something they would not want done to them. Additionally, I believe that views anchored by something like an emotionally traumatic event (such as being screamed at intensely while being unable to respond) make people effectively less intelligent because a part of that experience exists in their mind and memory, and the possibility of it repeating influences their actions toward whatever concept the event is linked to, limiting their ability to think clearly and logically. I don't think it is acceptable for people to program others in this way, and I am angry that the theater felt so little respect for the experiences of their audience that they would try to sow a seed of fear that could remain with those audience members for a long time, increasing the fear they feel and reducing their ability to use all of their intelligence, regardless of the reason that the theater management had for doing so.

I did enjoy the performance of all the actors except the one playing the belligerent role mentioned above, and for that, I...

It’s a small theater, and I don’t think I would’ve seen it if I didn’t know the address to look for it at! But it’s got a really cozy feel to it, and they’re kind enough to have a free water dispenser at the bar. Bathrooms are very nice, clean, and beautifully done. The seats are arranged in such a way that no one obstructs your view, and since it’s a small theater, no matter where you go you should have an amazing view of the stage. I saw one of the best plays of my life there (Let’s Talk About Anything Else) and was blown away by the talent of the actors, the way they laid out the scenes, and the way that they unfolded the storyline. I will 100% be monitoring for new plays that are going to be performed here, it’s such a gem! And the prices are...

We went here to see Gothic Hour, performed by the Mechanicals, an off-broadway theater group owned by my daughter Alexis and our close friend Ellen! Ellen was the playwright and Alexis the director! Small space, but incredibly charming. I would seriously recommend everyone check out this splendid theater group, the Mechanicals! You will not be disappointed. 1 more week of Gothic Hour. The acting was very tight, the movements, facial expressions and contorted bodies were both creepy and mesmerizing. I didn't want anyone to look intently at me! The stage setting was so very authentic, I loved the On-Air sign. I would watch this play,...