The Assignment NYC Reviews and Tickets

83%

(72 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

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

About the Show

Houses on the Moon Theater Company and Rhymes Over Beats present the world premiere of this play about an English professor who is shaken when a student’s personal essay reopens long-buried wounds.

'The Assignment' was inspired by the friendship between two individuals brought together by storytelling workshops facilitated by Houses on the Moon: a woman who founded a youth violence prevention program after her teenage son was murdered, and a man who served 17 years in prison for manslaughter. Though a fictionalization, the play was born from a mother’s desire to understand what caused another to take her son’s life, and a man’s need to express remorse. The play explores the long-term emotional toll of violence from both sides of the gun barrel, and the struggle to forgive others and ourselves.

Show-Score Member Reviews (72)

Intelligent, Great acting, Exquisite, Great writing, Resonant

See it if you enjoy watching two superb actors bring meaning to a powerful story in a well-staged and lit production.

Don't see it if you are afraid to confront the truths of our society.

Absorbing, Great writing, Must see, Relevant, Great acting

See it if Wonderfully engaging performance by male lead/excellent writing give strength 2 this 2 person play asking us 2 look @ both sides victim/perp

Don't see it if U need a lot of action-this follows course of events as they unfold over few months btwn teacher & her unusual student. V real/heartbreaking

Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Relevant, Intelligent

See it if Would enjoy a serious play that doesn't take itself too seriously. Wonderful performances that took you there. A+

Don't see it if Need an intermission. Otherwise, there is no reason not to see this show.

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

See it if This is a great evening of beautiful acting, perfect direction, touching script & well crafted set. I can't say egnoff about the work.

Don't see it if If you have lost a child to violence

Great writing, Masterful, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Must see

See it if One can appreciate this production being on either side of a gun or gun control. Brilliantly written, funny and quite moving. A MUST-SEE

Don't see it if you only want to see stars in shows.

Thought-provoking, Absorbing, Profound, Relevant, Intense

See it if Life after manslaughter prison term meets life after shooting death of family member, and issues of guilt, remorse, and forgiveness arise.

Don't see it if You aren't open to discussion of causes and results of gun violence.

Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Profound

See it if You like the idea of exploring the lives and character of two unlikely friends.

Don't see it if You only like action and get bored by dialogue that gradually reveals the surprising past of two unusual people.

Absorbing, Great acting, Must see, Relevant, Intense

See it if you're concerned about gun violence. Wonderful story telling. Great acting.

Don't see it if you support the NRA.

Critic Reviews (1)

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