Jack Was Kind NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%

(55 Reviews)

Positive

85%

Mixed

13%

Negative

Members say

Great acting, Absorbing, Slow, Thought-provoking, Intense

About the Show

Tracy Thorne's new solo play about culpability and privilege.

Tracy Thorne debuts her brand new solo play about the personal complicity in the power structures meant to make us stay silent. In this vulnerable, 70-minute monologue, a privileged woman defends and examines her part in her husband’s bad behavior.

Jack Was Kind creates an imagined, tragically human backstory to a real-life American event that will affect the country for years to come. This intimate confessional work deconstructs long-held issues of privilege and complicity at America's core, as well as our current and volatile political moment.

Written and Performed By Tracy Thorne, Directed by Nicholas A. Cotz.

Member Reviews (55)

Ambitious, Slow, Profound, Great acting

See it if If you want a one person show where a wife talks issues of her husband and life.

Don't see it if If you don't like wordy one person shows. Her weakness could have been written differently.

Relevant, Intelligent, Riveting, Intense, Absorbing

See it if You like 1 person shows. This is a good one. She takes you on a pretty bumpy ride, without ever exactly revealing her subject. You know.

Don't see it if You’re not a fan of one person shows or if you thought Brett Kavanaugh got a rough deal in his Supreme Court hearing.

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

See it if Solo woman's monologue regarding her husband's "DNA" & the effects on family & society at large that "DNA" has & is allowed

Don't see it if can't bear listening for 80 minutes, hate solo form, think a woman bearing her soul is not for U, think "OldClub" men should prevail

Relevant, Intense, Intelligent, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if you like exploring feelings and actions that aren't easy to understand. Here, the motivation of women defending a husbands bad behavior

Don't see it if you dislike one person shows or expect something light and undemanding.

A slow and interesting reveal, Slow yet very engaging, Thoughtful writing and empathetic performance, Brett kavanaugh-like storyline, 80 minute intimate monologue

See it if Like monologues and are willing to listen closely and carefully. Appreciate feminist issues and well-crafted storytelling.

Don't see it if Need flash or action. Are impatient or not interested in a slow, yet excellent, yarn being spun.

Fine writing, Superb acting, Relevant, Insightful, Absorbing

See it if you desire outstanding acting, solo performances, psychological study, perceptive analysis of male/female roles & criminal development.

Don't see it if see it if you dislike serious plays that focus on flawed personality development, male/female roles in society rather than "entertainment."

Intense, Slow, Great acting, Repetitive, Frustrating

See it if You want to see a masterful performance from Tracy Thorne.

Don't see it if You dislike plays that have a lot of build and little payoff. Read more

Intense, Slow, Thought-provoking, Great acting, Clever

See it if Well-written,well-performed&well-lit on an intimate stage(as typical of Irish Rep)the play is primarily abt male privileges.Mary sitsx80long

Don't see it if mins while recording an emotional&personal story.A total stillness prevented me from keeping engaged: some audience members seemed 2like it. Read more

Critic Reviews (3)

"The production is by its nature static...There's nothing more disappointing about the plot of a new play than not being surprised by it."
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"Not much to see here, folks...'Jack Was Kind' could be a radio play, and its impact wouldn't be much diminished."
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"What we see on the outside is often not what is on the inside."
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Irish Repertory Theatre