Unconfined NYC Reviews and Tickets

70%

(26 Ratings)

Positive

69%

Mixed

23%

Negative

Members say

Thought-provoking, Great acting, Ambitious, Absorbing, Profound

About the Show

This new solo show explores personal transformation within a dehumanizing prison system.

Can a young man, convicted of a grave crime, transform within a dehumanizing prison system?

Unconfined is inspired by the real-life journey of an individual who spent 18 years on death row, evolving into an artist and spiritual practitioner. It unravels a deeply personal narrative, presenting multiple perspectives on how he unexpectedly altered the lives of those around him. In this one-person drama, Liz Richardson embodies three characters—a painter, a professor, and a fellow inmate—each reflecting the unseen central figure. The play confronts our assumptions about the true understanding of others and ourselves.

Show-Score Member Reviews (26)

Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You like thought-provoking dramatic themes. Enjoy one-person shows where the characters drift in and out through the actor’s physicality.

Don't see it if You want something light and musical this is not for you. If you would rather be entertained than think, this is not for you.

Resonant, Refreshing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Moving storytelling while questioning the death penalty, rehabilitation & those who interacted with the convicted felon. Great act!

Don't see it if If you prefer a large stage then skip this one.

Profound, Riveting, Intelligent, Great writing, Great acting

See it if You are interested in seeing a powerful one person show about how someone on death row can transform into higher consciousness of spirit.

Don't see it if You don't believe that someone who has committed evil acts can develop humanity in the prison system. You don't like 1 person minimal shows

Profound, Great acting, Absorbing, Thought-provoking, Riveting

See it if You're intrigued by a meditation on empathy and redemption, centered on true stories of 3 individuals connected to one death row inmate

Don't see it if If averse to minimalism (one actor presents the story via 3 distinct characters), or uncomfortable in intimate, black-box style spaces

Great acting, Entertaining, Ambitious, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You enjoy a solo show and like how the actors unfold the characters. If you find insight into how we can evolve and learn.

Don't see it if You are looking for the most insightful show you ever saw. You don't enjoy shows that offer insight into the human condition -prison life.

Profound, Thought-provoking, Intelligent

See it if You want to see a different perspective on prison life and the people drawn to an incarcerated individual.

Don't see it if You don't like one woman shows where the performer plays multiple roles with just a change in voice.

Great acting, Great writing

See it if One woman, three character show about death row.

Don't see it if Bare stage. Very minimalistic Read more

Short, Well-acted, Thought-provoking, Resonant, Relevant

See it if you want to see a powerful one-woman show featuring a very strong performance by Liz Richardson. She embodies 3 different characters well.

Don't see it if an hour-long show is too short for you. The show's worth seeing, but making the trip to see a 1-hour show may not be worth it for you.

Critic Reviews (1)

“The prisoner’s guilt is not in doubt, and so ‘Unconfined’ is not a legal drama but, rather, a metaphysical exploration.”
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