Ferry Play

Name: Ferry Play
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 3.8 (10 reviews)
Author: Joshua Parmenter

Entertainment

Only for iPhone

$1.99 · Designed for iPhone

10 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Entertainment
Developer

Joshua Parmenter
Language

EN
English
Size

102.9
MB

iPhone

Ferry Play: An App Play Ride New York City's Staten Island Ferry with nothing more than a set of headphones and this app to experience the site-specific, full sensory experience of a podplay for the Staten Island Ferry. As the ferry sets sail, put your earbuds in place and listen to the recorded production in which every surrounding sight, smell and sound plays a supporting role in the experience. Ghosts from the ferry's past mingle with voices from its present, leaving you to consider you role in the live performance event that is the Big Apple. Ferry Play is a self-scheduled performance: you can ride the ferry late at night, early in the morning, or any time in between - you choose the day and time, which then affects the experience you have. Act 1 takes place on the ride from Manhattan to Staten Island; Act 2 takes place on the ride from Staten Island to Manhattan. Podplays are an emerging genre of theatre that take advantage of mobile technology to create site-specific audio-based theatrical experiences.

Ratings & Reviews

3.8

out of 5

10 Ratings

Pleasantly Grounding
05/12/2016

Theories A/D
I found this experience quite grounding and comforting, especially in the narration portion of Act 2. I felt like I knew more than everyone on the ferry; not in a conceited sense but in a more noble way. While the acting in Act 1 felt somewhat pushed and could have been softened at times, Paul provided a pleasant reminder in Act 2 to absorb the beauty and history that surrounds us instead of sinking into our own hectic schedules throughout our time in New York City.
Pleasantly Grounding
05/12/2016

Theories A/D

I found this experience quite grounding and comforting, especially in the narration portion of Act 2. I felt like I knew more than everyone on the ferry; not in a conceited sense but in a more noble way. While the acting in Act 1 felt somewhat pushed and could have been softened at times, Paul provided a pleasant reminder in Act 2 to absorb the beauty and history that surrounds us instead of sinking into our own hectic schedules throughout our time in New York City.
Meh - not great
04/14/2016

Listener041416
Did not transport me as I hoped. Script was poor and did not contain wonderment. Felt like the playwright had attempted moments of awe which would have been great if the script and acting delivered. But I don’t feel they succeeded. The dialogue was tedious and bombastic. I think you’re better off acting on the impulses it seems the creators, and most tourists, are interested in (people watching, taking a moment to reflect on the history of NY harbor, and the visceral experience of being on a boat) rather than experiencing it along the characters playing through your headphones. One positive thing I will say is has the potential to lead you to various area of the ship but nothing you could’t find yourself by walking around.
Meh - not great
04/14/2016

Listener041416

Did not transport me as I hoped. Script was poor and did not contain wonderment. Felt like the playwright had attempted moments of awe which would have been great if the script and acting delivered. But I don’t feel they succeeded. The dialogue was tedious and bombastic. I think you’re better off acting on the impulses it seems the creators, and most tourists, are interested in (people watching, taking a moment to reflect on the history of NY harbor, and the visceral experience of being on a boat) rather than experiencing it along the characters playing through your headphones. One positive thing I will say is has the potential to lead you to various area of the ship but nothing you could’t find yourself by walking around.
Captivatingly entertaining!
03/31/2015

Player23321
Love, love, love this interesting, clever portrayal of moments in the lives of people aboard the Staten Island Ferry. The writing captures the essence of realistic characters whom all of us know or have met, and the acting is superb ("tired child" and "whiney child" - perfection!). Sound effects enhance the sense that one is really on the ferry overhearing native New Yorkers and tourists. Indeed, as I listened to this podcast from my couch at home, I felt transported. Excellent piece in every way. Highly, highly recommend.
Captivatingly entertaining!
03/31/2015

Player23321

Love, love, love this interesting, clever portrayal of moments in the lives of people aboard the Staten Island Ferry. The writing captures the essence of realistic characters whom all of us know or have met, and the acting is superb ("tired child" and "whiney child" - perfection!). Sound effects enhance the sense that one is really on the ferry overhearing native New Yorkers and tourists. Indeed, as I listened to this podcast from my couch at home, I felt transported. Excellent piece in every way. Highly, highly recommend.
It made my commute a joy
04/22/2015

Commuter 1016
Wow! This was a wonderful experience. What a great way to make your commute more fun. When I arrived in Staten Island I almost wanted to turn around and go home just to hear the end of the play. They should have something like this for everyone in New York who commutes.
It made my commute a joy
04/22/2015

Commuter 1016

Wow! This was a wonderful experience. What a great way to make your commute more fun. When I arrived in Staten Island I almost wanted to turn around and go home just to hear the end of the play. They should have something like this for everyone in New York who commutes.