The Great American Drama NYC Reviews and Tickets
About the Show
New York Neo-Futurists presents this ever-changing theatrical experiment inspired by what the audience says they want to see onstage. From the company behind the long-running hit 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind.'
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See it if you're up for experimental theater. This is a clever, original premise that kept us guessing what was coming next; we weren't disappointed!
Don't see it if you want a plot, a 'through line,' or everything spelled out for you. You'll be thinking and talking about this for a while figure it out. Read more
See it if you like episodic shows that are topical as well as entertaining
Don't see it if you need a show with a strong through-line or are put-off by a show that is hit or miss; some material works, some doesn't
See it if you want to see great actors experiment with a show. You never know what version you will see since the show changes each night.
Don't see it if theater that tries to push boundaries makes you feel uncomfortable.
See it if you get a chance. I think it closed today. I'm sorry you missed this clever unique show.
Don't see it if you don't like unlinear shows.
See it if You want to see experimental threaters: including interactions with the actors and the actors' carrying out feedbacks from the audience.
Don't see it if You want a coherent story. Experimental theater is not your thing.
See it if You want to see an innovative concept executed well. It's an easy to swallow yet complicated enough experimental piece. Solid performing.
Don't see it if Experimental shows are not your thing. You don't have a curious mind.
See it if you enjoy experimental theater w a talented, committed cast
Don't see it if you dislike improv or similarly free-form performances. There is no real storyline
See it if you like to participate in your theater, and you want to help a very earnest young playwright with an ambitious theatrical experiment.
Don't see it if you like traditional theater, you're unwilling to accept that when theater is created by the audience, sometimes it's pretty disjointed. Read more
Critic Reviews (11)
"The scenes alternate between serious and humorous, well-rehearsed and frantic. Some of the most well-received and most powerful moments are the solemn ones...But humor also has an important part to play in the show...This show would be impossible without a great deal of honesty, compassion and joy on the part of its actors...There are definitely still improvements to be made...Clarity is sometimes a concern...But overall, the play is certainly a success."
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"The moments where the next part of the show was decided by fate or by a decision from the audience felt the most truthful and raw. It was times like these that had me thinking that they really were giving us what we wanted, and the actors’ vulnerability in those moments was thrilling. In contrast to these lovely scenes there were some sections that felt overly choreographed or a way for actors to show their unique talents."
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"A ticket is a guaranteed new, fun experience. Some parts admittedly founder while others shock the theatre with a poignancy that any Broadway play could only aspire to achieve. What makes these moments even more special is that the performers are so tangible and personable...The four minds behind 'The Great American Drama' are sure to entertain, and sure to set a classy example of what it means to be a truly humble, selfless actor."
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