A Second Birth
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A Second Birth
81

A Second Birth NYC Reviews and Tickets

81%
(32 Ratings)
Positive
97%
Mixed
3%
Negative
0%
Members say
Thought-provoking, Great acting, Absorbing, Relevant, Great writing

About the Show

In a rural village in southern Afghanistan, a family struggles with the tradition of bacha posh - the practice of raising a daughter to act, dress, and behave like a boy. 

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54 Reviews | 12 Followers
80
Thought-provoking, Delightful, Romantic, Entertaining

See it if You enjoy plays with cultural diversity. Well done.

Don't see it if Are not interested in customs not familiar with.

57 Reviews | 12 Followers
80
Interesting, Absorbing, Edgy, Thought-provoking

See it if A play about gender norms in Muslim culture, through an interesting example of faking gender identity to "protect" their family

Don't see it if You want a musical, or an ending that feels predictable and sappy (it's a nice ending though).

150 Reviews | 76 Followers
80
Thought-provoking, Great writing, Great acting

See it if You are intrigued by a story about being a woman in Afghanistan, themes involving gender identity and marriage in Muslim culture.

Don't see it if You are not interested in Muslim and feminist themes. Read more

74 Reviews | 13 Followers
79
Thought-provoking, Profound, Clever, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if you enjoy going on a cultural journey.

Don't see it if you don't like small intimate theater settings.

70 Reviews | 7 Followers
77
Relevant, Absorbing

See it if you are interested in other cultures and girls / women's rights and issues

Don't see it if you are sensitive to an orientalist view. you expect consistent great acting from all actors in the play.

754 Reviews | 127 Followers
77
Unnecessary adjusting of rugs & furniture, Predictable plot, Cultural insights, Beautiful staging, Thought-provoking

See it if you are curios about Afghani customs and family life. Charming authentic aspects include costumes, tea traditions & traditional singing

Don't see it if unexpected plot twists or high drama make you happy. The plot of this show is similar to that of a romance novel.

169 Reviews | 72 Followers
77
Thought-provoking, Romantic, Relevant, Great writing, Absorbing

See it if interested to learn about diff cultures & traditions through the play,how society dictates the women’s place,how we take granted our freedom

Don't see it if You do not like plays that takes place in small venue, plays deals with male dominance, family dynamics, violence towards women, child bride

228 Reviews | 42 Followers
77
Interesting, Thought-provoking

See it if you are interested in strange customs from other cultures

Don't see it if you like realistic endings Read more