Bees and Honey NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(45 Ratings)

Positive

85%

Mixed

13%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Entertaining, Romantic, Intelligent

About the Show

An intimate portrait of a Dominican couple’s love in New York, inspired by Juan Luis Guerra's song.

Married couple Manuel and Johaira are starting new chapters in their lives. But as the struggles of life and marriage mount, the young and ambitious couple must answer the age-old question: Is Love enough? Inspired by Juan Luis Guerra’s "Como Abeja Al Panal," this Washington Heights love story is written by Guadalís Del Carmen and directed by Melissa Crespo.

Bees and Honey was developed at LAByrinth Theater Company’s Summer Intensive 2019 and subsequently received a reading as part of LAB’s 20th annual Barn Series in January 2020. Guadalís Del Carmen’s play was named to The Kilroys List 2019, one of 33 most recommended un- and underproduced new plays by women, trans, and non-binary authors.

Show-Score Member Reviews (45)

Must see, Great writing, Intense, Delightful, Absorbing

See it if This was an awesome 👏🏽 2-character play. There are references to other characters, but, in hindsight, they were NOT needed. The two actors

Don't see it if Are believable and incredibly like-able; I love their Ying and Yang balance; he’s quirky and she’s more serious. There are some Spanish text Read more

Great actors, Absorbing, Emotional

See it if you are interested in a beautifully acted emotional drama

Don't see it if you don't like a 2 -person show

Must see, Great staging, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You want to see a very well acted story about the trials and tribulations of a Newlywed Dominican couple. I really loved this one.

Don't see it if I can’t find a reason not to see this new play. Go and enjoy!!

Relevant, Refreshing, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if The struggles of a young Dominican couple. The playwright, actors and director created a believable & moving production.

Don't see it if If you prefer a comedy then skip this one.

Perfect set and costumes, Relevant, Intelligent, Well-written dialogue (a bit too long), Outstanding performances

See it if You like great acting and a relevant story...The set and costumes are perfect, too.

Don't see it if You are have issues at home.

Romantic, Great staging, Funny, Entertaining

See it if Seeing a relationship go through the ups and downs while dealing with family and work. Humor love and pain.

Don't see it if You don't like intimate relationships. Two person cast.

Intense, Relevant, Great staging, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if An honestly moving/real-life Latino story w a vibrant celebration of fam,love&NYC,is perf by2talented actors.Kudos2Scenic Artist D. Peguero*

Don't see it if You expect more Dominican dancing. Only one beautiful scene is w music danced w Bachata; the rest is transitional music. Read more

Interesting, Perceptive, Well written, Relevant, Wonderful acting

See it if you like stories about a married relationship that is perceptive, realistic, has humor, pathos, joy, conflict, humor & superb acting.

Don't see it if you want "light" entertainment & dislike a long play with just 2 actors.

Critic Reviews (8)

"This Dominican style of music and dance, with its sensual cadence and professions of heartache, is a foundational metaphor in this boy-meets-girl two-hander by the playwright Guadalís Del Carmen...For a marital drama that runs two hours including an intermission, it feels light on substance and surprise."
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"...'Bees and Honey' may be familiar in many places, but it depicts a distinctly Latino love story, and the deep love the playwright, actors, and excellent director Melissa Crespo have for these characters' community is evident. That almost makes 'Bees and Honey' two love stories in one."
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"All the technical elements enhance the love story at the heart of 'Bees & Honey': a genuinely touching one about two essentially kind-hearted people who are trying to do right by each other and themselves."
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"In its estimation of damage done and the persistence of love, the final scene is so moving that one unhesitatingly concedes the honesty of Del Carmen's writing. If Bees & Honey could at times use an injection of drama, it at least introduces us to a new playwright worth watching. Indeed, she is exactly the sort of talent The Sol Project should be supporting and cheers to MCC for giving it such a classy production."
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"Skillfully directed by Melissa Crespo, the play's explosive two-person dialogue feels consistently activated by immediate, unseen identities... the play's bold and ambiguous conclusion implies that the power to shape such futures lies within each individual–including we spectators."
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"Whether if by design or not, it’s problematic when good jokes aren’t being shared. It’s part and parcel of the ways in which 'Bees & Honey,' in spite of two fine central performances, fails to deliver what makes for a wholly satisfying experience."
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"I’m rooting for this dissolving marriage and left concluding that their emotional obstacles have perhaps become too overbearing, crushing a relationship that may have never established solid footing."
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“ ‘Bees & Honey’ is a complicated story about a couple falling in love, creating a life together and learning to maneuver around their own ideologies and flaws.”
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