The Elephant in Every Room I Enter

See it if you want to be immersed in the world of Tourette's w/GC as your outstanding guide. Moments of joy (his dancing) and pain (his dreams/rage).

Don't see it if you want a story arc; there's slight structure provided by a conference. Storytelling wanders wildly. Some stories are dropped too quickly.

Also Gardiner Comfort is extremely likeable, even when he admits to past transgressions (being mean to his younger sister, setting a project on fire). He's dealing with a difficult condition, and doing it with style and grace. His dancing is joyful. Occasionally I got frustrated by the constantly shifting focus (and by some stories that don't seem fully worthy), but by the end of the evening, I felt much more informed about Tourette's. Good use of projections.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to understand more about Tourettes, like solo shows, appreciate hearing about 1 person’s journey.

Don't see it if Are ok w a talented actor in a choppy, somewhat mystifying show. There were touching bits & I was very moved by his dancing. GC is appealing

Also I applaud the idea behind this show and was glad to have seen it. However, the story never came together for me and felt like a series of unrelated anecdotes. The projections are obviously designed to portray Gardiner’s inner life, but only occasionally seem to augment his text. Lots of unnecessary wardrobe adjustments and props.

Saw this at NYTW in early previews, Nov 2017.... Read more Read less

See it if you're interested in a show which succeeds at being personal and nuanced, but also relatable in ways to general audience.

Don't see it if you don't like one man shows or are not interested in learning about Tourette syndrome.

See it if You enjoy autobiographical one-man shows.

Don't see it if You want to see something balanced/strong throughout. Some parts were exceptionally well polished, some parts could've been cut.

See it if You like 1 person shows that will give you insight into Tourette’s Syndrome in 75 minuets with humor and style

Don't see it if You want to see traditional theater with lavish sets ,costumes, music and a big cast