06/03/2025
Review by Shirley Nigri Farber: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) playing now till July 13 at the Loeb Drama Center in Square,
Two Strangers is a funny, touching, and fast-paced play that brings the magic and messiness of human connection to life — set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. Despite having only two performers on stage, the play is dynamic and full of action, as a cinephile tourist and a local New Yorker form an unexpected bond while walking through the city. Their conversation weaves humor, film references, and deeper reflections on family, absent fathers, and sibling relationships.
As a Brazilian who first visited New York after falling in love with it through films, this story hit home for me. That surreal feeling of stepping into a city you’ve seen on screen is captured perfectly. The interaction is compelling, funny, and deeply relatable.
New York is a third character in the story. It’s present everywhere, shaping the rhythm, the dialogue, the emotions.
By the end, I couldn’t resist continuing the experience by getting a slice of New York style Pizza at Harvard Square to close a fun night full of laughter. Photo Credit: Nile Scott Studios and Maggie Hall.
