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See it if you love plays that are intelligent and prompt you to think about relationships, politics, memory, semantics, and life itself.

Don't see it if you prefer musicals or light entertainment.

Also This is a play that will endure in mind and leave you pondering life long after it's over, which is the ultimate goal of great theater. Natalie Menna has a prodigious talent for mining the human condition and translating what she finds into artful language and memorable, intriguing situations. With very few props and a stark backdrop, the audience was transported into an entirely new realm through the power of language and excellent, full-on acting. I would see it again and again...... Read more Read less

See it if You're curious about the life and death of filmmaker Theo van Gogh, or ponder issues of free speech, or simply love great acting and writing

Don't see it if You prefer singing and dancing.

Also This play would make an excellent film as well, since it touches upon so many of the free speech issues we grapple with in the media, on campuses, and in day-to-day life. Natalie Menna is a talented writer who can quickly present the heart of a scene and seamlessly immerse you within the mindsets of multiple characters.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy plays that provide ample food for thought with spectacular sets and costumes.

Don't see it if you prefer musicals.

Also This heartfelt play should be lauded from the rooftops. A trenchant and witty exploration of the nuances of love, fidelity/trust, and whether someone or something is worth investing your heart into, it delivers its unique insights against a stunning backdrop. Well-directed and written, the actors were engaging and professional. Nothing in life is perfect, including love and theatrical productions, but this is as close as it comes. See it while you still can.... Read more Read less

See it if you love excellent acting and writing. It's an absorbing show that's poignant, funny, & insightful. I left feeling uplifted.

Don't see it if you prefer musicals.

Also Now showing at the East Village Playhouse through April 2018 (which is a far more intimate venue for this dazzling one-man show), The Bench is broadening to a potential series based on Rob Galinsky's five flawed and loveably human characters. After you see this show, you'll view homeless people through a more compassionate lens, which is Rob Galinsky's magnificent gift to the world.... Read more Read less