The Bench NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you like one-person shows and are interested in the stories of the homeless.

Don't see it if you're looking for a large production or something light hearted.

See it if You enjoy one person shows and are interested in the stories of the homeless. It opens your eyes to the homeless as individuals.

Don't see it if You have no compassion for the homeless.

See it if You are interested in experiencing some of homeless people’s lives.

Don't see it if Homelessness doesn’t interest you

See it if You want to see a one man show with multiple characters dealing with issues of AIDS and homelessness, set in the late 70's.

Don't see it if If the above isn't your thing, or one man taking on all characters might be confusing for you. The actor does a great job, though.

See it if you'd like to sample the lives of an assortment of New Yorkers, homeless or inadequately housed, at the height of the AIDS crisis.

Don't see it if you do not like one-person shows, or shows about the urban underbelly. Read more

See it if you are open-minded to seeing a piece of theatre that is thought-provoking and heartfelt even if it's rough around the edges and needs work.

Don't see it if you really struggle with one-man shows. It has compelling content, but not all the performance logistics are worked out. Can get confusing.

See it if You like solo performance pieces inhabited by multiple characters.

Don't see it if If you are not a fan of one-person shows, or uncomfortable faced with the humor and pathos of addiction, homelessness and illness.

See it if You like very short one man shows.

Don't see it if You have seen other great one man shows. You will be disappointed by this one. Read more