The Unbelieving NYC Reviews and Tickets
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See it if A group of theologians who are struggling with their loss of faith and what it means is a topic that interests you. I was fascinated !
Don't see it if The idea of tearing faith apart and examining it logically in a documentary style play will disturb you. Be open-minded, see it anyway !
See it if you want to see a docudrama about how those who have pledged themselves to a church deal with their loss of faith
Don't see it if you realize that "loss pf faith" has happened throughout history, in fact it's "biblical". Much more interesting stories available. Read more
See it if what ppl anonymously admit to with honesty & humility is more compelling than any contrived words a playwright can put in their mouths
Don't see it if uninterested in people deconstructing, then rebuilding, their entire worldview and reintegrating into new social circles Read more
See it if you want to enter the minds of clergy who are reordering the structure of their belief systems. Some fine acting. Quite insightful.
Don't see it if you want a fully dramatized lengthy drama. This is short (70 mins.) and we just get snippets of their stories.
See it if to hear clergy who are or have struggled w/ their loss of faith describe the repercussions to their self-identity & family & relationships.
Don't see it if you are expecting a fully-developed drama. This is like an Audible production; play would have as much impact if you just listened to it. Read more
See it if You're looking for an interesting and well-acted show about faith.
Don't see it if You want a longer show that dives deeper into the subject.
See it if you are interested in how identity forms us and then traps us. Clergy who once were Believers now facing losing belief and therefore status
Don't see it if u don't like docu-theater (individuals really confessed their non-belief) and faced the destruction of their personal lives and careers. Read more
See it if You enjoy plays that deal with our true beliefs as opposed to the ones we publicly hold. Plays that question us!
Don't see it if You expect a fun filled night of laughs.
Critic Reviews (5)
"This smart and slender play listens to its characters without judgment. Not trying to hit its audience over the head with lessons, it is conducive to empathy."
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"It's fascinating stuff, but at 65 minutes, we feel like we've watched only the first episode."
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"People of all backgrounds will have interesting takeaways from after they experience 'The Unbelieving.' It is a show that will invite thoughtful conversations."
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"The cast is uniformly strong, but even as a documentary play, 'The Unbelieving' could use more of a dramatic structure than what we see here."
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"The whole cast is superb... Each makes us feel for the closeted equivocators – no easy feat in front of a sophisticated New York audience likely to have leaped the fence some time ago."
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