Meagan, Friends Seminary Student, 7th Grader, TRaC Reviewer for High 5. Loves all animals, Broadway Shows, dancing, hanging out and tacos.
After the show: the author (right), a Blue Man, and a slightly terrified younger sister. Don't worry, she had a blast!
Where do I begin to review the Blue Man Group? From walking up to the Astor Place Theatre where there are eyes looking at you, to going down the steps to pick up my tickets. On my right was a concession stand with homemade rich dark chocolate brownies. Near it was a merchandise stand with magnets, t-shirts, pins, art, drumsticks and more. A mountain of goodies. (Yes, you are allowed to bring the food to your seat!)
I had no idea what I was about to see. I’ve heard people talk about the BLUE MEN but to be at the show and experience it for yourself is different (and pretty cool). I went down into the small theatre, which is great because it means that no seat is a bad seat. I was lucky enough to score tickets through High 5 in the “raincoat section.” Little did I know I would actually need the raincoat. [click to continue…]
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Astor Place Theater
Well, to start off, it can be pretty difficult to find the the Bleeker Street Theatre unless you know where you’re going! It took me and my mom a while and a few helpful locals to find our way. When you finally walk in, you see a deli/café. Wait, what?! Yes, café/deli by day and theater by showtime. At the ‘bar’ (it’s all VERY kid-friendly) you can purchase merchandise from the show, candy, sandwiches and t-shirts from the deli. There is a seating area and a computer. When I picked up my tickets for The Quantum Eye, I realized it was an assigned seat theater. As I entered, I saw a relatively small stage, tons of seats and more rows hidden behind curtains!
Sitting down and looking around me, I notice many groups of just adults. This shows that this is a show for everyone. It seemed quite full as the sole performer and mentalist, Sam Eaton, strolled out from backstage with his cane. [click to continue…]
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Bleecker Street Theatre
I did not know where I was, walking up Walker Street on my way to the Walkerspace to see an independent theater production of Peter~Wendy. Fortunately, that bright light in front of the building helped a lot. As I walked in, the area seemed small and I did not understand what the post-its on the wall were for. My mind was racing with questions and came blank with no answers.
I didn’t know what to expect in an ‘Open Seating’ theater. The stage was pretty empty with few props and no scenery. A man was set up in the front selling wine for five dollars. If you were sitting on the front bench you could get refills (free) during the show. As I turned to see behind me, all I could see were people. People sitting on seats, on benches—on the floor! That was a sure sign it must be a good show. As I listened closer, the music grew louder and my little sister got a little scared by its eerie tune. [click to continue…]
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Walkerspace
When you walk in, everything seems quite modern, and it is — until you see the art. But it redefines what one might think of “old folk art” into something beautiful and captivating.
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American Folk Art Museum
As you walk up the steel stairs, looking up at the black metal structures beside you, you are unprepared for the blow of beauty waiting to attack. As you reach the top, you peer around, soaking in all of the cool greens and warm yellows and reds. You sit on the wooden bench and look around at all of the natural beauty.
As the wind rushes by, the tall grass whispers in your ears. The tree leaves tremble and sway. Greens cover the tracks with sprinkles of pink, purple, brown, red and orange. Flowers I’ve never heard of tuck themselves inside common flower groups. Young children play along the edges of the grass as young poets sit and write down their magical words. Bits of cotton and tiny groves of berries pop up here and there. [click to continue…]
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The High Line
The lights shut off, the music swells and out of nowhere, a giant roar catches everyone’s ears. Silence and darkness fail to suppress the crowds’ eagerness and slight fear. The music returns and out of the intensely filled darkness, two men and a nun from New Jersey come. Smoke fills the stage as they begin to sing. [click to continue…]
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New World Stages
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