Part of FringeNYC: You can’t sleep. The hallway closet towels: uneven. Your hand: strangely elongated. A car could trample that bottle curbside. Showering jagged glass shards everywhere – shouldn’t you call someone? One person's hysterical horror ride through the misfiring synapses of OCD.
Read more Show lessSee it if you are/were an OCD person / interested in psychology
Don't see it if u dislike those showing little creativity in theatrical presentation / sensitive to the louder-than-performer air conditioning sound
See it if You can relate to hidden struggles.
Don't see it if You're a tad sleepy. Story and actor were great, but his voice was so soothing, the effect felt oddly like a sad lullaby.
See it if You enjoy The Moth; seeing medical conditions examined and explained in greater detail using theatrical technique, humour and storytelling.
Don't see it if You prefer big musical numbers; or you would feel disturbed by an in-depth (albeit humorous) description of life as an OCD-sufferer.
See it if If you can relate to OCD feelings or are not disturbed by pedophila
Don't see it if You like things fast paced
See it if You are interested in an deep examination of a misunderstood disease with a brave, open, thoughtful story teller.
Don't see it if You're bothered by wild, erratic lighting issues and unnecessary blackouts
See it if you like strong writing, insightful humor, great showmanship.
Don't see it if you like conventional comedy.
See it if You're interested in the topic of mental health.
Don't see it if You don't enjoy theatre.
See it if you like to connect with artists who brave all, tell all, in an artistic and honest way. This act is jarring, funny, beautiful, & tight.
Don't see it if you can't handle opening yourself to another's pain, anxiety, and honesty. It's a one-man show, but Sid channels other characters perfectly
"This production assists in exposing a foreign world to the unknowing masses. It is a middle ground, though. There is not too deep of a dive into the science, perhaps so as not to turn off those who have no concept of anxiety…The audience at my performance laughed quite a lot, seeing the humor in the anecdotes…'Becoming OCD' is an enjoyable way to wiggle your toes in the ocean that is obsessive-compulsive disorder."
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