Issue #9 NYC Reviews and Tickets

48%

(5 Ratings)

Positive

40%

Mixed

20%

Negative

40%

Members say

Entertaining, Quirky, Slow, Indulgent, Disappointing

About the Show

Toxic beauty ideals haunt teenage girls in a haunting original musical set in a gas station.

An original musical set in an upstate gas station's convenience store, delving into the tragic consequences of adolescent bullying and obsession with unattainable beauty standards. Through a character-driven narrative, the story follows Natalie and her daughter Lexi as they navigate toxic friendships and the harmful influence of teen magazines, ultimately leading to Lexi's untimely demise. Natalie, initially unaware of the severity of her daughter's struggles, takes charge after Lexi's death, seeking to expose the damaging impact of societal pressures on youth. The play explores themes of bullying, diet culture, and revenge, offering a poignant commentary on the dangers of unrealistic beauty ideals.

Show-Score Member Reviews (5)

Dated, Relevant, Fluffy, Entertaining, Quirky

See it if you want to see how attempting to conform to beauty standards can go tragically wrong.

Don't see it if some elements in the performance (dancers, drug abuse) did not seem to belong in the play.

Excruciating, Slow, Quirky, Indulgent, Disappointing

See it if you want to support someone involved with this production.

Don't see it if you expect to see a refined play/musical with even talent.

Old lighting, Lacking direction, Confused

See it if If you enjoy an inexperienced writer/director trying to find themselves without accepting assistance

Don't see it if If a play where the playwright writes in about 6 different genres and does not know when a show is over doesn't interest you. Read more

Intense, Disappointing, Confusing, Slow, Indulgent

See it if You enjoy seeing pieces from early-career creators.

Don't see it if Don't enjoy pieces that need a LOT more workshopping. Dislike tonal whiplash and unexplained plot points/plot holes. Read more

100

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You are a feminist and you like women or want them to like you.

Don't see it if Trigger warning: suicide

Trailer

Creative team

Theater for the New City

Producer

Briana Bartenieff

Writer / Director