Plasticity the Play NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%

(30 Ratings)

Positive

77%

Mixed

16%

Negative

Members say

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

About the Show

In this new drama about a comatose man, a tour of the collective unconscious is coupled with the latest neuroscience in an exploration of how the brain heals itself, and ultimately creates the mind.

From the show:

In this multimedia production, a comatose man on his way to recovery recreates his identity by delving deeply into his memories, while a circle of family members and loved ones form scheming camps over grave neurological decisions. A profound, often comedic tour of the collective unconscious is coupled with the latest neuroscience in a compelling exploration of how the brain heals itself, and ultimately creates the mind.

Show-Score Member Reviews (30)

100

Must see, Epic, Great writing, Great staging, Great acting

See it if you are enthralled by neuroscience, emotional/intellectual memory/development, psychology, spiritual perspective, relationship dynamic,twins

Don't see it if you dislike 1 actor shows, can’t immerse/stretch to accept 10 actors in one or sit attentively 90 min. in small house, anxious re coma/death Read more

Riveting, Remarkable plot, One actor many believable characters, Extraordinary use of projections, Educational but not didactic

See it if you want an extraordinary theatrical experience combining fine acting, intriguing plot and masterful production.

Don't see it if you are afraid of the complexities of how our brains work and distressed by the messy innards of our bodies.

It touches that gap between science and the unknown, Thought-provoking, A one-man show that's crowded with personalities, It felt like a new yorker story come alive!!!

See it if Intellectually stimulating thought provoking stories intrigue and entertain you. Science, ethics, the g-d particle interest you deeply.

Don't see it if you prefer light and fluffy subject matter that doesn't delve on life and death, science, morality. Read more

Resonant, Great staging, Intelligent, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You want to see a good spin on a one person show. Multi media presentation made it much more interesting. Storyline was very relatable.

Don't see it if You hate one person shows, or if you can’t handle the idea of facing the ideas about death and dying. It’s a hopeful story but still hard. Read more

Novel approach, Thought-provoking, Intense, Absorbing

See it if You like a show with multiple mediums and a story line that captures your full attention because it feels personal.

Don't see it if You do not like flashing lights, one man shows or a message that could touch your heart.

Intense, Great writing, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy an acting tour de force, you are interested in moral issues, neuroscience, the art of seeing different points of view

Don't see it if you want fluff or a standard play Read more

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

See it if you are interested in neuroscience, or thought-provoking, well-performed multimedia plays.

Don't see it if You don't like one-man shows. This is one, though it doesn't feel like it.

Great acting, Demands your attention, Educational, Absorbing, Compelling

See it if You want to know about what it might be like to be in a coma,and/or the aftereffects of a brain aneurism. This is a complex story well told

Don't see it if you are facing issues about death, and the decisions that must be made along the way. Also, I see this having greater appeal for post-50s.

Trailer

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