Hit The Wall (JCS Theater Company) NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(18 Reviews)

Positive

94%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Intelligent, Absorbing, Quirky, Slow, Clever

About the Show

An expert graffiti artist comes into conflict with a student of his, as they both rise on the scene.

Amir is a world renowned graffiti artist, but to stay out of jail, he needs to remain anonymous. His student, Rae, has immense talent and is getting better each day. However, when the student threatens the teacher, things take a turn for the worst, as Amir begins to question who's in charge, both in his teachings and in his life.

Member Reviews (18)

Edgy, Clever, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if A show about graffiti artists. Well staged and interesting.

Don't see it if It needs work in writing and direction but was entertaining.

Entertaining, Slow, Quirky, Edgy, Intense

See it if you like new works on different topics - here it is graffiti artists in competition. Sound was exceptional for a small stage production.

Don't see it if you want full staging - here it is minimal but useful for the 5 or six scenes. Lighting was a little off and though short it dragged a bit.

Lost opportunities, Mixed direction, Underdeveloped

See it if you want to see a show with tremendous potential but little realization. Great performance by Allie Guerrero as Rae.

Don't see it if you want to see a show with a fully developed plot and consistently great direction and acting. Read more

Off beat, Great acting, Intelligent, Absorbing

See it if you like to think about what is being said on stage as it happens, by 2 very good actors, see and hear this new short play.

Don't see it if you want fluff, this is not for you.

Quirky, Disappointing, Thought-provoking, Slow, Relevant

See it if You are interested in art/ fame/ legacy/ Graffitti art. Like small spare productions 2 actors immersed in dialogue. No action/set

Don't see it if I was disappointed. Interesting ideas earnestly spoken but at 70 minutes it dragged and was more coy in delving into the subject than deep

Quirky, Intense, Slow, Absorbing, Intelligent

See it if You want to be immersed in 2 artists' cerebral conversation on graffiti art & fame. Good acting on a black box stage.

Don't see it if Not x everyone. Even @ 70m, it drags a little. Some editing would be helpful.

Quirky, Intelligent, Slow

See it if into 2 graffiti artists' quick banter about art, success, and audiences; well performed.

Don't see it if well -- it is cerebral, slow at times, and on the experimental end. Read more

Intelligent, Edgy

See it if you like plays about making art with a small cast. Really great acting.

Don't see it if you want a big flashy Broadway show. This is very intimate and cerebral.

Critic Reviews (1)

Timothy Haskell’s production of Jake Shore’s "Hit the Wall" is tense and taut from its opening line and remains on that level. This short two-character play about Amir, a famous graffiti artist having a case of artist’s block, and his relationship with Rae, a younger protégé, just about to hit her stride, is engrossing and compelling. It concerns art, aesthetics and fame, as well as family problems. You may not have expected it, but graffiti artists discuss their work from the point of view of their inspiration, their satisfaction and their commitment, just like fine artists.
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