Catch the Sparrow NYC Reviews and Tickets

66%

(4 Ratings)

Positive

50%

Mixed

50%

Negative

Members say

Disappointing, Confusing, Excruciating, Production launched prematurely, Moving / resonant / absorbing / relevant

About the Show

In this mystical new play, a father and son reunion seems destined to rekindle the fires of resentment that drove them apart.

After years of estrangement, Jeff learns that his father has fallen ill and reluctantly returns home to claim what’s his and bury his past. He leaves his job, his new wife, and his new life behind. Upon his arrival, the two men battle for supremacy of old memories and fight through the pain of years of denial. As Jeff fights to finally control his own destiny and the future of his childhood home, we watch as a family, torn apart by grief and blame, is forced to settle their differences, learn the true worth of family and what it means to forgive and let go.

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Very intimate venue / ok set / well-lit, Moving / resonant / absorbing / relevant, Off-the-chain amazing lead actor (dad), Predictable "twist" / disappointing book, Dizzying / confusing / ambitious

See it if you like to support new young writers, actors, theater companies, etc. Very sad (moving) story about an estranged father-son relationship.

Don't see it if you want a comedic lite & fluffy play, &/or you confuse easily when the book's not linear. Performance-driven here, if you're interested. Read more

Disappointing, Slow, Confusing

See it if A 100 minute confusing family drama that does not hit the mark. Some good moments but confusing.

Don't see it if You want a clear story told from beginning to end.

Confusing, Excruciating, Disappointing

See it if You wish to see a depressing play concerning dying and a strained father-son relationship.

Don't see it if You need to see a professional production that is not a confusing story. Read more

Disappointing, Production launched prematurely

See it if you want to see a production with a great idea and some potential that still belongs on an editor's desk

Don't see it if you don't want to see a production that still needs a lot of work and exhibits many of a young author's flaw Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

“A compelling story about the final reunion of an ailing father and his estranged adult son...The play is written wonderfully...From beginning to end, this well-written drama managing to keep the audience focused and wondering how this situation will ultimately end...All of the actors in this play succeed in bringing to life characters that are deeply damaged, occasionally humorous, often perhaps relatable, and consistently fascinating to watch...Very powerful.”
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