Finishing the Suit (Dream Up 2017)
About the show
Part of Theater for the New City's 2017 Dream Up Festival: In this memory play, a gay tailor is visited by ghosts from a happier time. More…
Love makes us cross oceans, overturn birthrights, overthrow dynasties—or put the final touches on a bespoke suit. Journey back to 1972, when being out of the closet could land you in jail. But inside a Jewish tailor’s shop, all secrets are revealed on the measuring table. Eavesdrop as he remembers and mourns the two great loves of his life: a young, brash Irish actor, and the Duke of Windsor.
Member Reviews (2)
MEMBERS SAY:
See it if Plays that take you deep into the intimate thoughts, feelings and world of 3 characters attempting to find the the truth in life and death.
Don't see it if You want to see a lighthearted play.
See it if you're interested in seeing some decent acting in spite of terrible writing.
Don't see it if you want to see a play with good writing. It drags. It's riddled with cliches. It has some surprisingly good acting in spite of that.
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