AS I EAT THE WORLD NYC Reviews and Tickets

54%

(14 Ratings)

Positive

14%

Mixed

43%

Negative

43%

Members say

Slow, Indulgent, Relevant, Ambitious, Intense

About the Show

A Latine man explores cultural expectations, mental health, and eating disorders.

Embarking on a transformative quest, a Latine man delves into the factors that pushed him to the edge, grappling with the intricacies of his culture, societal pressures of machismo, and the detrimental neglect of mental well-being, all while questioning the repercussions of conforming to societal expectations. In a powerful metaphorical act, he confronts his eating disorders and mental health struggles by literally eating the world.

Please note this show contains references to suicide, depression, bulimia, and anorexia.

Show-Score Member Reviews (14)

Quirky, Relevant, Resonant, Refreshing, Great acting

See it if A truthful account of one Latino man’s eating disorder. Great acting!

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

Quirky, Indulgent, Intelligent, Relevant, Slow

See it if you want to understand this actor's culture as it relates to food and how it affected his life.

Don't see it if you are looking for brilliance - there are moments, but not enough for an 80 minute monologue.

Narrative, Vague, Chewy, Earnest

See it if You’re interested in the topics of eating disorders among young men or the pressures of growing into manhood in a Latine-American family.

Don't see it if Graphic descriptions of bulimia might be triggering for you. Read more

Intense, Raw, Personal, Ambitious

See it if you want to hear one man's life story with eating disorders

Don't see it if you are triggered by the subjects of anorexia or bulimia, you dont want the performer to address you directly

Thought-provoking, Slow, Resonant, Relevant

See it if You like one-actor shows.

Don't see it if You are triggered by mental health and eating disorders Read more

Lacks depth, Forceful attempt by actor/writer, Valid content, Boring, Pretentious

See it if you like one man shows, are interested in bulimia, other psychological problems and appreciate strong "efforts" by performer.

Don't see it if you expect in-depth presentation about "growing up" problems in our society & dislike annoyingly silly contrivances.

Intense, Indulgent, Disappointing, Confusing, Ambitious

See it if you know the actor or someone connected with the show. The dancing girls were great.

Don't see it if you can't stand loud outbursts of sound and want to see a well scripted play.

Relevant, Intense, Indulgent, Dizzying, Absorbing

See it if You want to see an auto-biographical piece that is unflinchingly raw. You want to support a GREAT theater.

Don't see it if You are looking for a piece with a strong narrative flow. Read more

Trailer

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