Penang
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Average of 5 stars from 4 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Nov 7, 2009
Closed Nov 22, 2009

Playing at
Workshop Mainstage Theater

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Running Time:
2hr. 30min.
(includes 1 intermission)

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Their hearts and minds torn by fear, pain and grief, two young American officers in Vietnam have lost faith in themselves, their families, their country and their God. When they meet in Penang in a brief respite from the Mekong Delta, they learn what every soldier comes to know: In war, the only thing that truly matters is the guy next to you. But is this truth enough to save them?

Penang, a powerful story of young men at war, earned five nominations at the Midtown International Theater Festival, including best drama, and won the Playwrights First Award at The Players in Gramercy Park.

There will be a talkback every Sunday, following the matinee.

This production features full-frontal nudity.

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"This smart, tough-minded, insightful play plumbs deeply and feelingly into the emotional wounds that warfare leaves on us. It's a fine work, given a noteworthy and resonant mounting by director Donya K. Washington for Madison Street Productions and BOO-Arts Productions."--Martin Denton, nytheatre.com

"A brilliant, moving production which brought me to tears, gave me chills, and exposed a layer of male bonding that I don't often get to witness."-The Happiest Medium

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Workshop Mainstage Theater
312 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018

What are other members saying?

Powerful Theatre
The horrors and guilt of war bring two soldiers together while they are on a brief respite from Vietnam in Penang, Malaysia. The men confide in each other how the war has shaken their most basic beliefs. The smart writing and compelling acting creates powerful theatre that is emotional and thought provoking.

Reviewed by dboy on Friday, Nov 13th, 2009

About Penang
Off from the bright lights of Broadway is an important play about war and the impact on young men. As seen through the lens of the playwright, who lived those times first hand, Penang makes a powerful statement. In this case the setting is Vietnam, but the themes are as relevant today, perhaps even more so when considering Iraq and Afghanistan. Well acted and staged I highly recommend this thoughtful and provacitive drama.

Reviewed by dmayo on Thursday, Nov 12th, 2009