Bleach

See it if you want to experience an out of the box theatrical experience.

Don't see it if you are easily offended by nudity, explicit language and/or gay themes.

Also venue is only one block off the L train making it an extremely accessible location to get to.... Read more Read less

See it if You like an EXTREMELY intimate and immersive setting. 7 audience members were present- maximum seating for 10. LGBT! There is some nudity &

Don't see it if Graphic language. Overall, I liked it and I usually don't do solo shows. There are alternating actors- I got the night with Brendan George.

Also He was quite engaging and very friendly post-show. The set is nice, although the lead up is a little vintage New York. Lol. The theatre is EXTREMELY close to the "Wilson Avenue" stop of the "L" line. Bummed there was NO playbill.... Read more Read less

See it if you want something intimate, experimental, and like a slice-of-life character study.

Don't see it if you want a lot of nudity or sexual heat. The show is a bit of tease with all of its salacious promises.

See it if u don't mind spending an intimate 75 min w/a rent boy recounting his colorful life in the business w/o whitewashing any of the racy details.

Don't see it if ur squeamish about frank descriptions of (gay) sexual encounters, drug use, and violence; u may be uncomfortable in very intimate settings.

Also Although many reviewers have referred to the show as "raunchy", I didn't find it as nasty or lewd as that word suggests. Nevertheless, this is a monologue of a candid, unabashed sex worker who describes many of his encounters (literally and figuratively engaging the audience of 10 in the narration) with the brazen, natural vernacular of a person in his line of work. But the real seduction is in the humor, heart and sensitivity that the character displays while explaining his path from small-town boy to big-city gigolo.

There are 2 actors alternating the role. Brendan George played Tyler the night I saw the show (1/13/19).... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy listening to a good story by one actor about a rent boy who is making it work in NYC - the ups and downs and how it affects him.

Don't see it if you would be uncomfortable in a very intimate setting whee you are on the "stage" and likely become part of the action in a harmless way.

See it if you want an unconventional theatre experience. Super cool space, detail designed. Young, fun devoted performer telling interesting story.

Don't see it if you want a terrific script, fantastic story, aren't comfortable as 10% or more of an audience, or aren't up for sexual content.

See it if you want an intimate space to experience a one-man show in an innovative way

Don't see it if gay people living their gay life or gay cliches annoy you

See it if you love immersive theater. With only 10 audience members in a small room in a basement, you better be prepared to participate.

Don't see it if don’t like intimate settings, interactions with actors, active participation, brief nudity, LGBT concerns.

See it if you want an intimate setting for this intriguing story, it's offensive but the story is captivating - fantastic acting if nothing else

Don't see it if you want traditional theater, or if the subject matter offends (it's kind of the point to offend and be incredibly brash about it)

See it if You enjoy one-person shows, or gay themed shows.

Don't see it if You expect a story that makes sense

See it if If you like brief nudity and a good looking actor

Don't see it if You’re uncomfortable in stranger environments. You’re uncomfortable with a raunchy story

See it if you like awkward eye contact and interaction with an actor doing a cliched part and like sitting through a long slow pointless story

Don't see it if you are expecting something interesting or thought provoking, also dont expect the nudity and sensation they are marketing

See it if you like an edgy solo show about a young gay misguided hustler.

Don't see it if you dont like 1 man shows or are offended by raunchy language. The story is very disjointed but all comes together at the end.

See it if You like unusual theatre in unusual spaces. Definitely for a more adventurous contemporary audience.

Don't see it if You’re offended by strong language and very adult themes. Very intimate setting so be aware of that.

See it if you are looking for something different with a bit of an edge but still accessible.

Don't see it if you are offended by obscene language, violence or gay themes.

See it if You are comfortable with immersive theater, nudity, sex, and the plot line of a gay male escort.

Don't see it if You don't like immersive theater, nudity, sex, or the plot line of a gay male escort.

Also There are some really poignant parts and then some melodramatic parts where it would lose me. A bit more editing would do this piece well, but overall well performed and definitely worth seeing, if the subject matter interests you.... Read more Read less

See it if You like being physically on the stage and don't mind being touched. The timeline is confusing, but the story grips you and doesn't let go.

Don't see it if If you like your theatre at a distance, and don't like actors looking straight into your eyes from just feet away, this is not for you.

Also There will be a connection whether you want it or not. Powerful.

See it if you're an adventurous theater-goer.

Don't see it if You're easily offended by male nudity and graphic discussion of gay sex or uncomfortable in an intimate setting.

Also The location is easily accessible via the L train.

See it if you want compelling first-person narrative of life and challenges of gay male commercial sex worker. Wonderful performance, well-staged.

Don't see it if you won't appreciate frank talk about male-male sex, or sex for money. Play is wordy (editing advised), but a unique theater experience.

See it if you are comfortable with a gay prostitute telling you his story as you sit (literally) in his bedroom with only 8-9 other audience members

Don't see it if you are offended by topic ofgay sex & strong language; don't enjoy extremely small intimate theater where you might be touched by the actor

Also It was a very unique experience as you view the show sitting in the bedroom of an actual basement apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn, along with less than 10 others, listening to a gay rent boy tell of his sexual experiences... Read more Read less

See it if the idea of experiencing a young male rent boy energetically narrate his hair-raising story in the intimacy of his bedroom intrigues you.

Don't see it if the prospect of experiencing (& maybe gently interacting with) a high-octane performer in a room-size space frightens you.

Also The story that the young male rentboy of “Bleach” narrates & enacts in the intimate space of his basement bedroom is pretty hair-raising. But it is also often confusing. Storylines are dropped & picked up again, & that is OK. But the clients referred to (there are several) blur into each other in the heads of the poor overwhelmed audience member, & sometimes it is unclear whether a comment the rentboy makes is facetious or factual (& therefore part of the plot). The ending is both powerful & murky. I hope the writer learns to simplify & that not every story has to be told; a “going home” interlude contributes little to the piece. See this for the visceral experience of it. But in the end, I found this experiment more intriguing for its possibilities than consistently gripping.... Read more Read less

See it if You like small intimate story of one man questioning his life and choices. Well acted.

Don't see it if You're looking for deeper meaning or action or anything more.

Also Being limited to 10 audience members should have brought some more closeness. I personally did not feel any intimacy despite being in his bedroom.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy a small venue with a personal connection to the actor in a 'what would I do; how would I react situation'.

Don't see it if You might be offended by fowl language or nearly nude scenes.