I Of the Storm

See it if You want to see an extraordinary example of an actor delivering an incredible monologue. He doesn’t miss a beat but parts do drag a bit.

Don't see it if You can’t handle watching some truly mad or manic behavior for 90 minutes. It serves the piece but it does work your nerves.

See it if Homeless virtuoso poet delivers philosophy, soliloquy, tragedy as he connects, recollects, introspects with an amazing torrent of words.

Don't see it if Lengthy, frenetic one-man show without switching of characters. The "be present" theme gets repetitive.

See it if Want to watch a near bravura perf, a meditation/rant on life, or are willing to consider the "What if me?" scenario.

Don't see it if Don't like intense, solo show needing some internal editing, want light/fluffy, can't sit for 90 mins on uncomfortable seat.

Also Saw this at Gym at Judson, end of Sept., 2017

See it if U like one actor show with great intensity that is heavy going.

Don't see it if If you're looking for an evening of fun.

See it if the most terrible thing you can imagine is having it all before losing it all—this makes one qualified to talk about universal suffering

Don't see it if you dislike spoken word; you don’t think all tragedies would be solved if only everyone would just stop and smell the roses

Also I should have loved this. I like feel-good stories, can enjoy breadth over depth, and can suspend my disbelief at a tycoon convicted of a white-collar crime before losing all friends & becoming homeless.

But the show got under my skin when it tried to appeal to all of humanity by remarking on every possible wrong in the world & suggesting that all would be solved if we just let go of our self-centeredness, wanted less, & lived in the now. Does that message apply equally to those struggling for basic human rights? Or to those systemically cut off from opportunity? The involuntarily unemployed? Why the gunfire sound effects? Is this speaker implying he’s a veteran, or is he seriously proposing that what cures bourgeois anxiety also stops warfare? This show lets its audience off the hook too easily. Correcting the world’s injustices requires more than permitting yourself to be less ambitious (which does nothing for those who want/have less as a matter of necessity, and not by choice).... Read more Read less

See it if Well written, spoken word solo performance. Revealing both personal and social issues. Richard Hoehler does an excellent job!

Don't see it if Do not go if you expect a fully developed show or do not like solo performances.

See it if You like solo shows. People at the box office were great. Arrived late and got a ticket to show I made it to the show.

Don't see it if You like ensemble casts and musicals. Wish I could get a chance to see this.

See it if you like densely packed, sometimes intense one-man shows. A lot is presented. Some I got and some I missed. Interesting, in any event.

Don't see it if you don't like one-man shows with philosophical themes.

See it if You want to see a philosophical play that helps you think about your like and how best to live.

Don't see it if If you need a plot and don’t want to think.

See it if you want to see a very impressive enactment of a very intense script that makes you think about life and what you value

Don't see it if you don't like one person shows; not geared up to listen attentively; looking for light entertainment

Also Richard Hoehler seemed flawless in his performance yet I found myself nodding off twice - and I don't remember the last time that happened to me.

Maybe I was just too tired that night or maybe he did not engage the audience?

I saw this show at the Gym at Judson in Sept 2017.... Read more Read less

See it if you like 1 person shows that have a psychological impact and make you think about some of what was said...

Don't see it if you don't like words spoken at a very frantic pace, or if you want a show with fun sets and interesting costumes...

Also I was so impressed with how fast Richard Hoehler was talking but yet didn't miss a beat or mess up on the words... It was a bit slow and draggy in parts and the running time was a bit too long...... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a wonderful solo performance. The writing is literally poetry and there is a part of the story that is very touching.

Don't see it if you're expecting a plot. Also, the show could be tightened up and it would have more impact.

See it if You like one-man shows, you want a reminder of what matters in life.

Don't see it if You expect a big show, you can't tolerate a mad scene.

See it if u want great, intense, well acted one man show that feels too long and slightly dated but with lots of heart and a relevant profound message

Don't see it if you want fluff, or grand theatrics, or song and dance. It feels like a piece from the 80s but with parts that feel very acutely resonant

See it if You like poetry or are impressed by a one man show starring a versatile, gifted actor

Don't see it if You don't like poetry, or want a clear storyline with a beginning, middle and an end

Also Actor Richard Hoehler is mesmerizing. For me the play largely due to his charisma.... Read more Read less

See it if you like or need some positivity talk & encouragement to make you see the glass half full again in the midst of many unfavorable situations.

Don't see it if you don't want poetic performances, one man shows, and optimistic views amidst world troubles. But it's a good chicken soup for the soul.

See it if You like you like a one person show spiced it up with poetry /rap style.

Don't see it if You don't like resonant stories about trust and love.

See it if If you like language driven stories with intensity and drama. If you like one person shows that are self revelationary.

Don't see it if You like light weight shows that require little focus. If you don't like poetry or intensity.

Also I would have loved to have been able to read the script as it was so packed with ideas.... Read more Read less

See it if U want to see a very original script full of intelligent insight into life & the world with epic performance, great Direction, & staging.

Don't see it if U do not like poetry, philosophical commentary, or solo shows. U rather not ponder & just want fluffy entertainment.

Also A masterful show about 1 man's experience from a successful life structured in contemporary culture of materialism & cliches to failure & disgrace to find the true meaning of existence. The playwright uses intense flowing text of witty words, verses, rhymes, poetry, & songs to tell the story of the riches to rags homeless man (and the writer's own commentary on life & the world through the character.)

What is so spellbinding is the awe inspiring hallmark performance of actor Richard Hoehler who was all energy, charm & poetic grace delivering 90 minutes of unending text that kept the audience riveted & thinking. He IS the moving text--moving with Tai chi grace, singing, dancing, spewing, loving, hurting, awakening, transforming, and emotionally touching! This actor has an intimate relationship with the meaning/spirit of the script. Triumphant acting!

Director Janice Goldberg is very skillful to move actor & story parts for right momentum. Spare set, props, light & sound all fit well.... Read more Read less

See it if you’re interested in great acting spoiled by a sermon- filled script written by a Dr. Seuss wannabe on speed.

Don't see it if You’re prepared to sit with hands over your ears, to avoid the rat-at-tat of dialogue that is filled with low-level platitudes.

See it if I was wowed by this one man show. Richard Hoehler interwove poetry with some classic music theatre and movement in his one act play. Great

Don't see it if If you do not like one act plays, though I usually don’t either. This has social value tho not preachy at all.

Also This show closes this Sunday. It is at the Gym at Judson, a great theatre for this play.... Read more Read less

See it if Like one man shows that ruminate about taking reassessing values and what's wrong with society. Stream of consciousness poetry

Don't see it if Want a show with a plot, don't like a fairly upbeat view of homelessness or lots of affirmations, rapping poetry by a white man

See it if You enjoy perfection and are ready to think. A wonderful script performed by an excellent actor. Bravo! Bravo!

Don't see it if You like banal and mindless theater or if you have a monkey mind and cannot focus. If you do, stay home and give the able thinking audience

See it if One man act where he plays 2 different characters. The acting is superb and the actor is totally absorbed and invested in this role.

Don't see it if You you don't like small, off Broadway productions with little to no scenery.

Also Very interesting show. Two of us went but we both had different reactions. Richard Hoehler (the actor) was full of energy and sang (a little) and acted his heart out. He was passionate and totally invested in this role. Play covered all emotions and a good deal of it was in rhyme and rap. A very interesting production that left me physically exhausted because of the energy that Richard exuded on stage. Go see it.... Read more Read less

See it if U can go on a journey w/a master of the universe turned ex-felon, poetry spitting homeless guy, who finds his truth. The actor is compelling

Don't see it if A play in rhyme bores U. The rhymes can be repetitive. The first half gets slow. The emotion of the story of his friend Mars enlivens you.