Pleasantly Grounding
I found this experience quite grounding and comforting, especially in the narration portion of Act 2. I felt like I knew more than everyone on the ferry; not in a conceited sense but in a more noble way. While the acting in Act 1 felt somewhat pushed and could have been softened at times, Paul provided a pleasant reminder in Act 2 to absorb the beauty and history that surrounds us instead of sinking into our own hectic schedules throughout our time in New York City.
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Meh - not great
Did not transport me as I hoped. Script was poor and did not contain wonderment. Felt like the playwright had attempted moments of awe which would have been great if the script and acting delivered. But I don’t feel they succeeded. The dialogue was tedious and bombastic.
I think you’re better off acting on the impulses it seems the creators, and most tourists, are interested in (people watching, taking a moment to reflect on the history of NY harbor, and the visceral experience of being on a boat) rather than experiencing it along the characters playing through your headphones.
One positive thing I will say is has the potential to lead you to various area of the ship but nothing you could’t find yourself by walking around.
I think you’re better off acting on the impulses it seems the creators, and most tourists, are interested in (people watching, taking a moment to reflect on the history of NY harbor, and the visceral experience of being on a boat) rather than experiencing it along the characters playing through your headphones.
One positive thing I will say is has the potential to lead you to various area of the ship but nothing you could’t find yourself by walking around.
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Boring and pedantic
I only got through the First Act. No interesting information. Preachy narration about how we don’t really “notice” things anymore. Bleh. Def. not worth $2.
I applaud the effort but....
....the production values were poor and the acting terrible. You are meant to feel that you are overhearing fellow travelers. Instead its so obvious that it was all recorded in a studio. Having the volume low enough to actually hear real people near you does not help.
Some wind noises or "room tone" would have helped tremendously. In addition, playing with the left and right channels would have made it seem as if the conversation were coming from people on either side of you.
Most of the time the dialogue was so affected. The people were always actors to me. It never sounded like real conversation.
It would have taken so little to have made this better.
Some wind noises or "room tone" would have helped tremendously. In addition, playing with the left and right channels would have made it seem as if the conversation were coming from people on either side of you.
Most of the time the dialogue was so affected. The people were always actors to me. It never sounded like real conversation.
It would have taken so little to have made this better.
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WOW!
Ferry Play is an utterly original theatrical experience. Not to be missed!
