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 are interested in life in the gay underground. You are interested in seeing how people cope with guilt and objectification

Don't see it if You dislike sexually explicit although simulated acting. You dislike monologues and stories told in a non linear way

Also I disagree that the actor did not convey the edginess to what he was doing. The whole point of the show was how objectification detaches
a person from his/her feelings so of course the presentation would minimize the grittiness of it, because the actor was trying to show that that was what the character was doing. Because of the character's detachment from his actions and his dehumanizaton, when faced with unresolved/unabsolved guilt he became obsessive and self destructive.
Far from being amoral Tyler was willing to risk death to expiate his guilt, or redeem himself, and to try to return from an alienated object back into a full person.
Acting was great although in the beginning the enunciation could have been a little clearer. The non linear narrative was a little confusing and I believe the story could have been more effective if told linearly. Intimate immersive set was very effective to emphasize the contrast between connection and alienation... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a mesmerizing and engrossing one man show that deals with the ramification of a series of events while hustling.

Don't see it if you are adverse to gay theme plays, and descriptions of sex and violence.

See it if you would enjoy an immersive show about a rentboy caught up in actions seemingly beyond his control

Don't see it if you are offended about depictions of kinky sex, are squeamish about being touched (you can opt out of that)

Also a tour de force for an actor as he leads the audience on a titillating journey that is alternately amusing and harrowing.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to experience a most intimate, up close & personal, participative theater w/ a gay theme and some nudity...in a fun "home setting".

Don't see it if you want typical theater in form, venue, crowd size (as audience is less than 10), big cast (solo show) & non lgbt theme. It is avant garde.

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're a fan of very intimate theater, great acting, smart scripts and thought-provoking subject matter.

Don't see it if if you have issues with nudity (or near nudity), close quarters, gay themes and some dark subject matter.

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 Immersive, gay sex themed theatre is of interest to you. The small audience is in the locale and sokllpoken to and touched by the actor.

Don't see it if Male nudity and gay sexual situations are presented or described. If you want to get lost in the darkness of the audience, skip this.

Also I agree with some other reviews that the solo actor (I saw Brendan George) could have been edgier, less sweet. But the range of emotions and sexuality required in the role is impressive. As one of the (maximum) ten audience members, one is keenly aware that the actor and other audience members can see your reactions to the story, so we are very much in and a part of the piece. It can be thrilling as well as terrifying! But for something way out of the box (at least for this viewer), it was an interesting thought provoking adventure.... Read more Read less

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 enjoy looking at a beautiful boy in his white briefs and very brief nudity. If you like a really unique theater experience.

Don't see it if You don’t like intimate theater experience and don’t see it you are expecting a fun naughty evening.

See it if you want a truly Unique theatrical experience.

Don't see it if you dislike Dark subject matter. It s a about gay male hustler presented in an intimate venue to an audience of more then 10 patrons at time

See it if you like an intimate story of one man questioning the choices he has made in his life

Don't see it if you would be uncomfortable with becoming part of the action, on stage, but in a harmless way

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 As intimate as you can get-literally. It’s hard not to be invested in the story when you are sitting so close to the scene.

Don't see it if I couldn’t figure out if we, the audience, should have responded more to the interactions, which left us all awkwardly smiling and nodding

Also Actor gave his all despite not having a full house, which made things a little more awkward... Read more Read less

See it if Wish for in-your-face theater. Done well for what it is.

Don't see it if Very small space and subject may make some uncomfortable. Thought it was only 75 minutes long it seemed a bit repetitious.

See it if Niche. Immersive monologue in the studio bedroom of a rent boy with endless need to share (more than just skin). Quick intimacy is assured.

Don't see it if What brought him to this point? Brooklyn. Small, intimate group. Solo. The low regard the character has for his tricks is revealing.

See it if If you want to see a show about a 24 year old living in the city and his recollection of his life in the city.

Don't see it if Intimate setting, if drugs, gay sex and sexual content bother you

See it if You enjoy site-specific work in an immersive setting, with an intimate audience.

Don't see it if You are uncomfortable with a dark, sexual storyline.

Also Full disclosure, I saw this production the 2nd night of the run and had to ruminate on the experience.

The immersive environment and the journey to the setting for that matter truly made it feel like a happening. The crafting of this piece is very smart, i.e. the set, props, lighting, attention to detail, were all excellent. Very thoughtful and it truly set the scene.

The play itself (Dan Ireland-Reeves) is a harrowing task of storytelling. Our protagonist Tyler (Brendan George) initially comes off as your usual, arrogant, sad, sexy, dumb, emotionally stifled young man in his early 20's fresh to NYC.

The story takes a sharp left into the dark underbelly of the city & human nature itself. Brendan George did a fine job, however, what felt like a crescendo into death, moral decay, addiction, self-sabotage & regret, faded out into an ambiguous ending of nothingness. I longed for it to dig deeper both in narrative & direction. This piece is a sandpit of nuance, kudos to all involved.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see a very charismatic & captivating man (the love child of Margot Robbie/Chris O’Donnell) share the ups/downs of rent boy life.

Don't see it if You want to feel trapped in your overly dramatic friend’s apt while they have an emotional breakdown and you have no chance to speak back.

Also Don’t let the location intimidate you. The Wilson stop on the L is easy to get to and the apt is an easy walk from the train. I’d recommend this for the truly unique experience of the play. An actor and 11 audience members. I was lucky enough to be there the night the playwright was in attendance!... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in the male gay escort subject.

Don't see it if you want to live a more intimate and immersive experience.

Also The show is good, the location couldn't be better. It is immersive. It just needed some pauses. A bit of music, smell, more touch, more looks. The actor danced to me, that was good. It was a monologue that didn't catch me. I didn't understand what the actor was saying, I dreamt I had sex with the actor. that's immersive.... Read more Read less