Sixteen
76%

Sixteen NYC Reviews and Tickets

76%
(15 Ratings)
Positive
87%
Mixed
13%
Negative
0%
Members say
Relevant, Thought-provoking, Ambitious, Great acting, Intelligent

About the Show

This experimental dramedy wades into the thickets of juvenile justice reform and asks the question: Is sixteen old enough to be an adult? Part of the 2018 Dream Up Festival.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (15)

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30 Reviews | 1 Follower
77%
Clever, Intelligent, Relevant, Slow, Thought-Provoking

See it if you like deep, unique theatre.

Don't see it if you want fun

297 Reviews | 78 Followers
70%
Entertaining / Thought-Provoking, Good Script / Relevant / Resonant, Intense Subject-Matter / Humorous @ Times, Some Solid Performances, Well-Staged / Not Stagnant

See it if you enjoy a good character-study; sort-of happens here. There are LOTS of characters, each presenting their vignette, most well-performed.

Don't see it if you don't want to hear about juvenile delinquency & how the system (medical & legal) is trying to help/support (or not) these 16yr old kids. Read more

93 Reviews | 16 Followers
80%
Absorbing, Ambitious, Great Acting, Relevant, Thought-Provoking

See it if You value theater re: a relevant social issue, in this case young people in our bizarre incarceration system. You work in counseling.

Don't see it if You wish a fluffy, fun comedy or musical. You dislike sampling new off, off B'Way shows of any type. Read more

683 Reviews | 161 Followers
66%
Heartfelt, Relevant, Repetitive, Schematic

See it if you want to see a staged debate about how society should treat juveniles who run afoul of the law.

Don't see it if you do not like message plays that cannot find dramatic means for expressing that message. Read more

75 Reviews | 24 Followers
65%
Confusing, Intelligent, Relevant, Slow, Thought-Provoking

See it if you're interested in plays about social justice and youth justice.

Don't see it if you prefer linear plays, or plays with a story rather than lots of individual character vignettes. It's a bit on the nose sometimes.

56 Reviews | 6 Followers
75%
Absorbing, Great Writing, Intelligent, Relevant, Thought-Provoking

See it if You are interested in seeing a play that is passionate about a relevant social issue

Don't see it if You want to see light entertainment

1 Review | 1 Follower
100%
Absorbing, Edgy, Entertaining, Great Acting, Great Writing

See it if You are looking for an entertaining play that deals with a complex and timely suject

Don't see it if The subject matter may be triggering. Ideals with a mature issues that involve teenagers Read more

57 Reviews | 19 Followers
80%
Absorbing, Ambitious, Cliched

See it if You want some good depressing justice system drama.

Don't see it if Want a light night at the theatre Read more