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The Story of the Gun

First Preview: Oct 12, 2016
Opening Date: Nov 3, 2016
Closing Date: Nov 5, 2016
Running Time: 01:25
The Story of the Gun

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Playing @
Rattlestick Theater
224 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10014
Mike Daisey is the preeminent monologist of our time, telling groundbreaking stories about our world that matter.

Now Daisey tackles his most provocative subject yet: our national relationship with guns.
Throwing away easy answers and partisan bickering, Daisey tells the story of the gun in America: how did it evolve as a weapon? What has gun ownership meant in our history? What does it mean for us as a people now? The debate over guns has never been more rancorous as Daisey cuts through the political static with a blend of hilarious comedy, brilliant observation, and pitch­perfect timing.

In the end, no one can doubt the power of the gun.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16

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Reviews

  • “Sharp­witted, passionately delivered talk about matters both small and huge, at once utterly individual and achingly universal.”

    ---Boston Globe
  • “Sharp­witted, passionately delivered talk about matters both small and huge, at once utterly individual and achingly universal.”

    ---Boston Globe
  • “Sharp­witted, passionately delivered talk about matters both small and huge, at once utterly individual and achingly universal.”

    ---Boston Globe
  • “Sharp­witted, passionately delivered talk about matters both small and huge, at once utterly individual and achingly universal.”

    ---Boston Globe

Accessibility

  • Box Office

    The Box office is on the second floor.
  • Curb Ramps

    none
  • Restroom

    Located on the stage, and are inaccessible during the performance.
  • Seating

    seats 95.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    none
  • Telephone

    yes
  • Entrance

    Building entrance is street level, but there is a long flight of stairs that leads up to the theatre.
  • Visual Assistance

    none
  • Folding Armrests

    none
  • Water Fountain

    none
  • Assisted Listening System

    none
  • Wheelchair Info

    There is removable seating.

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