Bash'd
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 23, 2008
Closed Aug 30, 2008

Playing at
The Zipper Factory

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The award-winning gay rap opera Bash'd, created and performed by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow, features music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

Bash'd chronicles the tale of Jack and Dillon; two star-crossed lovers who must cope with the reality of hatred when one is brutally beaten. It is told entirely through rap, spoken word and poetry, turning the often-homophobic musical genre on its ear. Even though the topic is serious, the musical is high energy, irreverent, and provocative.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

The Zipper Factory
336 W 37th St
New York, NY 10018

WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

After receiving well deserved accolades for its run at last year's New York International Fringe Festival, Canadians Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow's self-described "gay rap opera" Bash'd has transferred to a commercial run at the Zipper Factory. While the current incarnation of the show is timed to coincide with New York's Gay Pride festivities, this is a truly remarkable production that would be welcome any time of the year.

The two-hander tells the story of teenage lovers Jack (Craddock) and Dylan (Cuckow), who meet, fall in love, and get married once Canada passes its 2005 Civil Marriage Act. However, after Jack is savagely beaten by gay bashers, the couple must deal with the fear a[...]

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Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo on Jun 24, 2008