Play Dead
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Nov 10, 2010
Closed Jul 24, 2011
Opened Nov 10, 2010
Closed Jul 24, 2011
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http://www.PlayDeadNYC.com
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Teller (of Penn & Teller) and Todd Robbins invite Death out to play in Play Dead, a new spirit-shaking Off-Broadway show that explores themes of death, darkness and deception. As the guide for the evening, Todd Robbins draws audiences into an unknown haunted world full of frightful surprises and diabolical laughter. Although very much a theatrical work, it is hardly a typical "play," but rather a dramatic, unnerving thriller - here and now in an "abandoned" theater, illuminated by a single ghostlight - in which audiences test their nerves and face their fears as they are surrounded by ethereal sights, sounds and even touches of the returning dead - all achieved by wry, suspenseful storytelling and uncanny stage illusions.
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
Better Ways To Touch Each Other in the Dark!
Enjoyed it, but the whole time was wishing I was enjoying it more. While indeed the master of ceremonies is masterful in his delivery, the show as a whole is at times little more than a gimmicky excuse for getting lovers, or potential lovers to squeeze closer together and surreptitiously touch each other in the dark -yes, FUN for that, though I can think of many other different ways to achieve that as well. Fans of side shows and carnivals will totally find it scary good, though some might find it better received around Halloween, when anyone and everyone is looking for a good excuse to be spooked - and touched in the dark. Now, if you are looking for other ways to connect with each other - with or without the cover of complete darkness - check out more ways by finding me on FaceBook: Pure Romance by Andreea
Reviewed by PureRomanceByAndreea
on Monday, Mar 14th, 2011
Better Ways To Touch Each Other in the Dark!
Enjoyed it, but the whole time was wishing I was enjoying it more. While indeed the master of ceremonies is masterful in his delivery, the show is as a whole is at times little more than a gimmicky excuse for getting lovers, or potential lovers to squeeze closer together and surreptitiously touch each other in the dark -yes, FUN for that, though I can think of many other different ways to achieve that as well. Fans of side shows and carnivals will totally find it scary good, though some might find it better received around Halloween, when anyone and everyone is looking for a good excuse to be spooked - and touched in the dark. Now, if you are looking for other ways to connect with each other - with or without the cover of complete darkness - check out more ways by finding me on FaceBook: Pure Romance by Andreea
Reviewed by PureRomanceByAndreea
on Sunday, Mar 13th, 2011
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Play Dead, now at the Players Theatre, is a sadly appropriate title for a play that is, in many ways, as lifeless as they come. While the work -- co-written and directed by famed magician Teller -- is billed as a "thriller," it is more laughable than anything else.
Todd Robbins (the show's other co-writer) appears in an all white suit and a burgundy shirt and tie; he seems to be a cross between Mr. Applegate and a poorly dressed jazz performer, yet his lines are delivered methodically. The work's intention is to explore the themes of death, darkness and deception. And indeed, the room does get dark intermittently, especially when the audience isn't supposed to see the best part of Robbins' [...]