(the giant sleeps) Between Two Rivers

(the giant sleeps) Between Two Rivers is a playful, poetic look at the aspirations and inner fire that fuel all who've ever landed on New York's shores. It follows three ambitious New Netherlanders recently arrived to the original Dutch settlement; a waterlogged newcomer washed ashore, searching for purpose and footing on this unfamiliar island; and a gaggle of competing city officials each hungry to see their needs met as they navigate the shifting tides of climate change and "urban renewal." Based on equal parts historical research, contemporary interviews with long-term New Yorkers, and the heartfelt imagination of award-winning playwright Ben Holbrook, Between Two Rivers explores what it means to make your way in this wild city. How do we find belonging? What nourishes us on our journey? How do we build a truly sustainable future together in this city where dreams are made of?

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The reviews are in!

  • "What a vibrant, funny, thought-provoking show! Bravo to all involved!"

    -Windmolen Jansen

  • "WOW. I loved the play, so vivid and fun, I want to bring all my friends from around the world to experience it."

    -German tourist who fell into a sinkhole

  • "Sincerely beautiful & recklessly funny. Do yourself the favor of catching it."

    -Oranj Hoogeboezem

  • "So moving, poetic, and deep. A very important piece"

    -NYCHA

  • "A lucid dream, fantastic surrealism that hits so close to home it's like the moment of waking when the imagination feels tangible."

    -A local

  • "Such an amazing performance. Loved every minute."

    -America’s Mayor