At The Flash (FringeNYC)
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At The Flash (FringeNYC)
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At The Flash (FringeNYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets

90%
(11 Ratings)
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Members say
Entertaining, Great acting, Ambitious, Resonant, Clever

About the Show

Part of FringeNYC: "At The Flash" is a mind-bending, multi-character history of a gay bar seen through the experiences of five specific, yet universal characters whose stories ricochet and collide through a whirlwind of interwoven scenes spanning five eras of gay history.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (11)

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50 Reviews | 27 Followers
88
Great acting, Thought-provoking, Ambitious

See it if You want to see fairly interesting take on gay pride history thru the eyes of 5 individuals who inhabited the same bar at different periods.

Don't see it if One actor shows bore you.

66 Reviews | 14 Followers
88
Great writing, Great acting, Important, Entertaining, Resonant

See it if You like solo shows that are beautifully written and performed; enjoy shows that reflect queer history and pride.

Don't see it if Shows with queer themes aren't your cup of tea (or shot of booze.)

205 Reviews | 108 Followers
86
Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Cliched, Ambitious

See it if you enjoy reviewing LGBT life through the ages by checking out various bar patrons and their stories. Excellent depictions of five people.

Don't see it if you are not willing to face some cliched characters who nevertheless inhabit many bars throughout the land.

29 Reviews | 4 Followers
93
Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious, Intelligent, Relevant

See it if You're a fan of solo shows with an actor who can take on a broad range of characters, or you'd like a contemporary take on gay history.

Don't see it if You're not a fan of one-person shows.

12 Reviews | 1 Follower
95
Absorbing, Great acting, Relevant, Thought-provoking, Resonant

See it if you want to see a talented actor perform a great script that's funny, poignant, heartbreaking & engrossing.Makes you think, too. I loved it!

Don't see it if you're not interested in LGBTQ themes or not fond of one-person shows.

16 Reviews | 2 Followers
86
Absorbing, Clever, Entertaining, Funny, Intelligent

See it if you'd like to see a talented actor play several compelling characters.

Don't see it if you don't have an open mind.

4 Reviews | 4 Followers
100
Entertaining, Great acting, Intelligent, Resonant

See it if You like frisky and transformative acting, and buoyantly humane and varied portraits of gay lives: where we've been and who we are today.

Don't see it if You hate one-man shows. (This actually feels like a real population of people rather than a "solo" show, though.)

4 Reviews | 1 Follower
80
Ambitious, Great acting, Dizzying, Intelligent, Resonant

See it if you want to re-live 50 years of gay history and you enjoy skillfully crafted exercises in solo theatre

Don't see it if you're tired of the familiar gay history memes and you don't like "Actor At Work" performances

Critic Reviews (10)

Theatre is Easy
August 17th, 2016

"Leeper’s voice and persona can change on a dime and are on exquisite display when he cycles through all the characters in quick succession during one killer of a monologue...There’s never a moment of unease in the storytelling with his careful guidance...If some, especially those familiar with plays about gay history, might find the script a bit lacking, David Leeper’s performance helps make up for this, and might well be a standout of Fringe."
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Stage Buddy
August 25th, 2016

"This play is a collection of unaware clichés which only perpetuate the one-dimensional ideas the media usually presents of LGBTQ people. The script is always patting itself on the back for being so pithy, when it’s merely reinforcing notions such as the '80s being all about careless sex, and lesbians falling in love at first sight. It’s good that he transitions so effortlessly from character to character, even as they spew trite lines or T-shirt quotes, because he remains a wonder to behold."
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Theatre Reviews Limited
August 19th, 2016

"The five caricatures brought to life are merely tired, gay stereotypes spouting every imaginable cliché and have no substance or dimension...Mr. Leeper fares much better as an actor than a playwright with an admirable solo performance...Unfortunately, this skilled performer cannot overcome the obstacles in the script he co-wrote. As it stands now, 'At The Flash' is out of date, antiquated in its structure and revelations."
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New York Theater
August 14th, 2016

"Leeper, who plays five characters in a gay bar over five decades in 'At The Flash,' is an impressive mimic...Leeper gives each of his characters a distinctive voice (and some memorable lines), and provides each a different carriage...This shows off Leeper’s skills as a quick-change performer. But it doesn’t mask his limitations as a playwright...These are static sketches rather than a drama about characters who grow or at least change."
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Theater In The Now
August 20th, 2016

"Though some of the character arcs go on a scene or two too long, Chandler and Leeper offer some stunningly fabulous quotes. As strong as the writing is, 'At the Flash' celebrates an extraordinary performer. David Leeper provided a seamless character exploration. Jumping time and character, Leeper's characterization was near flawless...Chandler and Leeper have written a beautifully rich story that will go down in history."
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A
August 23rd, 2016

"David Leeper's extraordinary talent is on display not only when he embodies each individual character, but also when he rapidly cycles through all the characters in quick succession during one extraordinary monologue near the end of the show…David Leeper gives each of his characters a distinctive voice bringing them to life right before your eyes…’At The Flash’ gives you a glimpse into gay history when gay bars were one of the very few places those who were different could call home."
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A
September 5th, 2016

"When it is sufficiently insightful and surpassingly proficient, theater has the power to astound us. Such is the case with this one-man show, featuring five characters who were patrons of a gay bar. This is a story worthy of being told. It is theater inits purest form. David Leeper completely and convincingly becomes these characters. He makes us care about them and their concerns, and ultimately,their plights. It is an amazing spectacle, made moving and profound by his perfection and pacing."
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Chicago Theater Beat
November 23rd, 2012
For a previous production

"Under David Zak’s direction, Leeper moves quickly and smoothly between the characters. He’s most effective as the more flamboyant characters of the club kid and the drag queen, and he’s also quite convincing as the closeted, conflicted Richard of the ‘60s. His Mona and Rod are less interesting and need some more detail or rough edges in the writing to give him something to work with as an actor...'At the Flash' succeeds most as an accurate and heartfelt piece of gay history."
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