Four Seas Players

This organization produces high quality shows that are definitely worth seeing, especially if you are Chinese-​American. I’m not crazy about the theater itself, but the low cost of a ticket offsets any misgivings I have about the theater. I wish the organization would do a better job with its e-​mail list. I did not receive any notification of upcoming plays and unfortunately missed both plays this season. In prior years, I saw their posters outside of Abrons Arts Center and bought tickets. This year I missed their posters because the theater was going through renovation and I tended to walk on the other side of the street.

Based on a recommendation, I came here with my parents to watch an awesome play that was performed entirely in Cantonese with English subtitles that was projected onto a side screen in real-​time!
Their shows are performed at the Underground Theater on LES (Lower East Side). It’s a small theater but don’t be fooled as it really is a blessing in disguised. The show is much more intimate as you can hear the actors speak and the best part is that you get to see their facial expressions and nuances that would be missed if it was seen on Broadway.
Tickets are $ 15 but if you purchase them online, it’s only $ 12; however, it’s only $ 8 for senior citizens. I don’t know about you, but that’s much cheaper then a movie ticket and best of all, it’s a live performance.
I’m so glad I took my parents here as they utterly enjoyed the show!!! After the show, they couldn’t stop talking about it and how much they enjoyed it. Their shows are about two-​hours long with an intermission. Their shows are very much like those TVB shows from Hong Kong where it’s focused a lot on family, friends and relationships with a little humor and silliness added to the mix!!!
If you’re a theater lover, I highly recommend that you go! The experience is certainly interesting, fun and different with a budget you can’t beat anywhere else!!!