Detained NYC Reviews and Tickets

73%

(14 Reviews)

Positive

86%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Relevant, Great acting, Thought-provoking, Intelligent, Absorbing

About the Show

UP Theater Company's new drama sees two teens from different lands, inside a refugee detention center deep in the heart of Texas, form a bond to help each other fight off dangers from within its walls - and without.

Member Reviews (14)

Ambitious, Thought-provoking, Relevant

See it if you enjoy new work, professionally done, about a sad shameful reality that is especially scary in our current political climate.

Don't see it if you only enjoy light fantasy fare, or have no interest in new voices or topical themes. Read more

Impressive, Resonant, Great acting, Confusing, Somewhat simplistic

See it if You like to be impressed by terrific productions far off the beaten path, or are interested in great efforts from mostly non-Equity actors.

Don't see it if you don't want to travel above Central Park, or can't tolerate a rather simplistic plot with some confusing elements. Read more