“NO HOMO” at FringeNYC 2014 at The Players Theatre (Closes on Sunday August 17, 2014)
“NO HOMO” at FringeNYC 2014 at The Players Theatre (Closes on Sunday August 17, 2014)
Written by Brandon Baruch
Directed by Jessica Hanna
Reviewed by Joseph Verlezza
Theatre Reviews Limited
“NO HOMO,” a new play being presented as part of the NY International Fringe Festival, should first decide what it wants to be and then take a closer look at what it is trying to say. After viewing a recent performance, it is easy to discover what it is not and safe to assume it has no relevance whatsoever. It is not a comedy, drama, or a farce though it tries to be all. It is not invigorating, interesting, or intelligent and it is stuck in the pre-AIDS period of gay history replete with rampant promiscuity, unprotected sex, self loathing, and sexual identity crises. The characters are two dimensional stereotypes with no redeeming value and have no appeal. They are not likable, they are difficult to watch, and there is no reason why anyone would desire a relationship with any of them, which unfortunately is the premise of the play.
Some fellow audience members displayed signs of enjoyment and there were a few chuckles so there might be a target group attracted to the title, but do not be fooled: “NO HOMO” does not cast a very positive message for the LGBTQ community and desperately needs to address issues with more social consciousness.
NO HOMO
“NO HOMO” is presented by Be Flat Productions in Association with The Present Company (Elena K Holy, Producing Artistic Director). Directed by Jessica Hanna.
For performance schedule, ticketing information and more information about the presenting company, please visit www.FringeNYC.org. For mobile ticketing, please visit www.FringeonTheFly.com. The running time is 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission.
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