Between The Threads (Jewish Women Project) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (35)
See it if you are interested in theater that's experimental, personally-driven, and Jewish.
Don't see it if you want a [strong] story line.
See it if You enjoy works-in-progress that combine music & movement. You're interested in women's identity issues. Talented cast, some moving moments.
Don't see it if You're looking for a big, glitzy polished piece of writing. The individual moments don't add up here . . . maybe someday, with good editing
See it if You are interested in modern Jewish women and how their religion and faith affect their lives.
Don't see it if You want a show with a story arc, or are not interested in the lives of Jewish women, or are uncomfortable being in a small basement theatre
See it if If you like unconventional storytelling told by a talented cast of women.
Don't see it if You want a straight forward script with full sets,
See it if you are interested in hearing about the experiences of a group of modern, Jewish women who have devised a play from their personal stories.
Don't see it if You want a coherent, linear story or a show that offers depth of perception abt what their Judaism means to them. Sorry, I wanted to like it
See it if a program of well choreographed singing, dancing & spitfire factoids is your kind of evening. The young, attractive performers work hard.
Don't see it if you expect deep insight or revelations. The script is offers a lot of information about Judaism in all its forms but lacks intimacy.
See it if You are interested in a contemporary exploration of Jewish identity, reflections on family, history, ancestors, coming of age, etc.
Don't see it if Some parts deal with heavy subject matter and trauma, don’t see if you’re not prepared to handle that.
See it if you care about feminism and identity questions. You enjoy a refreshing take on the plurality of Judaism
Don't see it if you need elaborate stating and production. You have no tolerance for any form of identity politics
Critic Reviews (3)
"In just 75 minutes, the Jewish Women Project's 'Between the Threads' reveals a treasure trove of Jewish culture, lore, feminine wisdom and history. The seven women who together have written and staged 'Between the Threads' have created a tight-knit work full of love, drama, humor and truth, a tapestry of interwoven wisdom tapping into the experiences of all the women involved."
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"Honest and unflinching...It was all beautifully written, sometimes very raw, sometimes hopeful, even humorous. The six women were a perfect ensemble, working together seamlessly and almost as one being on the stage. The abstract movement and violin music added wonderfully to the piece...The two paired brilliantly with the stories, varying themselves in tone and emotion...A piece of theatre that truly used the form to its utmost potential."
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"Superb...The women make direct eye contact with the audience, reaching out for catharsis, and it’s easy to respond to them as they lay their feelings bare with humor and intelligence. In some way they recall Tevye's daugthers...trying to find their place in Judaism and the world outside. It’s no simple task; it might be a matrilineal religion, but it’s still men who call the shots..The women are joyous and happy even as they grapple with disturbing aspects of their religion."
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