The Other Plays: Short Plays About Diversity and Otherness
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The Other Plays: Short Plays About Diversity and Otherness
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The Other Plays: Short Plays About Diversity and Otherness NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%
(26 Ratings)
Positive
81%
Mixed
8%
Negative
11%
Members say
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Absorbing, Ambitious

About the Show

Theater Breaking Through Barriers presents an evening of short plays exploring the themes of race, religion, sexual identity, and social otherness. Playwrights include Neil LaBute and Bekah Brunstetter ('This is Us').

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58 Reviews | 15 Followers
78
Intelligent, Relevant, Resonant, Thought-provoking, Ambitious

See it if You like short, thoughtful plays

Don't see it if You prefer big, glitzy productions Read more

181 Reviews | 39 Followers
78
Entertaining, Disappointing, Relevant, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if Some are winners, but seems latter ones were tagged on-not strong/verge on silly/preposterous. Some v good acting/charm, but is a mixed bag.

Don't see it if You'd get agrivated by being forced to empathize w/those who are disabled in some way, & to look at what constitutes disability-woman/black?

64 Reviews | 13 Followers
76
Ambitious, Edgy, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if You like short plays all with themes of diversity and inclusion

Don't see it if You don't like short, one act plays. A few run a little long.

99 Reviews | 58 Followers
75
Ambitious, Great acting, Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-provoking

See it if You are interested in stories about diversity portrayed in surprising ways by a diverse cast. You like seeing short works by great writers.

Don't see it if You want a cohesive, fully realized piece of theater. These pieces are best described as "moments in time." Thin, maybe, but enjoyable.

201 Reviews | 21 Followers
75
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Good acting

See it if You enjoy seeing a series of short plays featuring diverse people, some of whom may be disabled.

Don't see it if You are offended by profanity, or want to see one specific play instead of series of short plays.

141 Reviews | 57 Followers
73
Clever, Dizzying, Great acting, Resonant, Relevant

See it if You like to see diversities in the performers, you enjoy short plays.

Don't see it if You want to see a coherent story. The writing of some stories are okay, but some are not. The monologues are especially plain to watch.

393 Reviews | 101 Followers
70
Ambitious, Well done but uneven, Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent

See it if A disparate group of short plays, at times little more than extended scenes, fits your attention span. LaBute piece & Barnes solo stand out

Don't see it if Quick dramatic sketches & ideas aren't enough. Though some have more potential, most are smart well presented scenes celebrating diversity. Read more

254 Reviews | 86 Followers
70
Gems and zirconia

See it if you endure one act potluck format. LaBute, Brunstetter maintain their excellence. Allen and Issaq earn their keep. Barnes best of monologues

Don't see it if You hate inconsistency. Rivera's play interminable and excruciating. Drabicki and Haddad whiff in self written pity parties. Read more

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