Thomas Paine in Violence NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if You enjoy avant garde theatre that you at times find difficult to fully understand.

Don't see it if You want a cohesive and understandable story line. Read more

See it if You really like abstract interpretations of early American philosopher’s work, being confused, and avant-garde theater.

Don't see it if You like shows with coherent threads of plot, shows that serve a purpose beyond fulfilling the randomest of ideas, or that are entertaining. Read more

See it if You don’t need any plot, enjoy random singing/movement, or don’t mind loud noises.

Don't see it if You want a show to make sense or loud noises/flashing lights startle you. Read more

See it if You are a lighting designer- the effects and lighting were great!

Don't see it if You aren’t interested in political banter for an hour and a half. The show is futuristic and extremely strange as well.

See it if You have a relative in the show

Don't see it if If you want a plot, writing or direction.

See it if You love Joan La Barbara, you're interested in non-narrative contemporary composition, you love Thomas Paine but can let him go tonight

Don't see it if You want an opera - this is not a story - or you want a coherent treatment of Paine's thought. There are allusions but it is frustrating.

See it if The direction is brilliant and the design is magnificent. Effective set, spot on lighting and sound, male performers are charming.

Don't see it if "Music" is incomprehensible/inaccessible. Lead just read her lines at us the whole show as she glared with no acting. Rant sans plot.

See it if You want a unique, great experience

Don't see it if You don’t have an open mind