Gidion’s Knot (Theatre Row) NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(10 Ratings)

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Members say

Great acting, Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Great writing, Relevant

About the Show

A mother and a teacher meet in a tense parent-teacher conference.

After the horrific suicide of a young boy, his mother and former teacher parse through their reactions and attempt to find closure after a life-changing tragedy. The women discuss whether Gidion was in fact the bully or the bullied as well as the place of Mental Health in Education.

Presented by Ripple Effect Artists, who have been awarded a “Great NY Nonprofits Award” twice.

Ripple Effect Artists will donate a portion of box office earnings to an organization dedicated to early intervention–DRAWING AND TALKING.

Show-Score Member Reviews (10)

Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Masterful, Must see

See it if you want to see one of the finest plays currently being staged.

Don't see it if stories about the suicide of a preteen child are triggering for you Read more

Great acting, Edgy, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intense

See it if Parent confronts teacher after boy's suicide. Out comes their anger, shame, grief & regret. Edgy twists. Superb acting.

Don't see it if You prefer a lighter subject.

Thought-provoking, Relevant, Great staging, Great acting, Great writing

See it if you would enjoy a serious two-hander with excellent performances that present different sides of an important issue and keeps your guessing.

Don't see it if you shy away from suicide or LGBTQ issues or do not like plays that move slowly to build tension.

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

See it if You like dramas that are really well acted & well written, if maybe a little convoluted to get the point across and for some emotional umph.

Don't see it if You can’t face the idea of childhood suicide. Also, I know this is picky but…wow…uncomfortable seats! Hard wood for a long 90 minutes.

Thought-provoking, Resonant, Great acting, Edgy, Ambitious

See it if You appreciate powerful complicated drama about serious subjects that challenge you. Fabulous acting

Don't see it if Teen suicide triggers you This is a small black box production with hard wooden school seats. 90 minutes

Intense, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Ambitious

See it if You like off-off broadway works, like intense stories espeically involving children, like stories addressing self harm and suicide.

Don't see it if You don't like plays, don't like off-off broadway shows, don't like intense shows, don't like shows about suicide. Read more

Good family drama

See it if You like family dramas that examine a difficult subject

Don't see it if You are not interested in seeing a show that deals with suicide. Read more

Slow, Resonant, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if If you like a story that takes its time developing.

Don't see it if Serious issues of suicide bother you.

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