The Land of Swollen Faces NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see a compelling performance in a very topical play. It is short but quite an emotional ride!

Don't see it if you don't like one man plays or are looking for top notch production values. This is bare bones and the space is very small.

See it if You want to experience a skilled and layered performance. In less capable hands it would be hard to stay engaged in this one man show.

Don't see it if You don’t like to think or have a low tolerance shows with a message. Read more

See it if This was a mesmerizing production of a truly important social issue and beautifully and poignantly told by a very talented actor.

Don't see it if I don't have any reason to NOT see it!

See it if A transformative, riveting performance by Drama Desk Award nominee Joseph Franchini, who leaves it all on the stage in this one-man play.

Don't see it if Little effort was given to set design. No accompanying music to enhance the play, but Franchini's performance is all that mattered. Read more

See it if Excellent acting by Joe Franchini as well as poetic writing make this show worthy. An intriguing peak into small town factory life in Italy.

Don't see it if The set is a bit too literal, and the lighting cues felt heavy handed at times.