Theater Review: “Stripped”

Recently I had a wonderful experience seeing a performance of the play “Stripped” at the Tank Theater (151 West 46th Street).

This powerful, moving, emotional and yes at times, humorous play about a relationship and relationships moved me greatly. Surely it moved others as the two actors Sara Fay George as “Emma” and Timothy Hopfner as “George” received a well deserved ovation.

Playwright Stephen Clark wrote “Stripped” in 2003 making it ahead of its time, even though the world and mores of relationships had changed. In fact, this remarkable writing is ahead of the curve and change, even in 2015.

The two actors are seen preparing for a magazine ad induced blind date which leads to revelation, introspection, and truly revealing “between the eyes” reality between the attractive duo.

The beautiful “result” resonates with anyone who successfully, unsuccessfully or somewhere in between tried to navigate the course not only in a romantic relationship, but did any real “digging” into true emotions.

Both Ms. George and Mr. Hopfner give heartfelt, brilliant performances and Mr. Clark’s writing is beyond and better than first rate. There is great direction by Monika Gossmann.

Three performances remain at The Tank Theater (151 West 46th Street in New York City). The first is Friday night September 18th at 7 pm, next on Saturday Sept. 19 also at 7, with the final performance on Sunday afternoon Sept. 20th at 3 pm.

Click the links below for reservations and more information.

RESERVATIONS: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2080821

www.thetanknyc.org http://teamonfireproductions.jimdo.com