A play about the evolving nature of friendship, Gimme Please! follows the journey of two friends from initial meeting to lasting connection. Audiences are invited to watch and explore as the two friends pretend, provoke, and persist in getting what they want and need from the world and each other. Through the use of live music, light, and magic, this story draws audiences in with its deep sense of play and honest exploration of growing up and finding your path.
Inclusive Workshop
Perfectly suited for hands-on adventurers, Gimme Please! starts well before the curtain rises to give families a chance to understand elements of the show during a welcoming 30-minute pre-show workshop in BAM’s Hillman Studio, where they’ll interact with stimulating props and learn to master the show’s interactive moments to come.
By the time you enter the Fishman Space for the 35-minute main event, young ones will feel confident and ready to experience this unique journey toward lasting friendship!
Recommended for children ages 0—5.
To better support the needs and enjoyment of neurodiverse audience members, we are offering a sensory friendly school-time performance on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am.
To reserve your tickets for this performance, please use the School-Time Performance: Gimme Please! ticket reservation form.
To better support the needs and enjoyment of neurodiverse audience members, we are offering a sensory friendly performance on Friday, March 28 at 10:30am. The artistic integrity of the piece remains unchanged in these performances. Modifications include elimination of blackouts and sudden theatrical cues; maintaining moderate house lighting throughout the performance; lowering the overall volume of sound elements; allowing for audience vocalization and movement; and allowing patron exits and entrances as needed, with the option to view a live feed of the show in a separate, relaxed environment.
Additional Billing
Directed by Samantha Provenzano
Scenic and lighting design by Michelle Habeck
Costume design by April Andrew
Original compositions by Okorie "OkCello" Johnson
Co-Commissioner/Producer Billing
Commissioned by The Alliance Theatre
Conceived and commissioned in partnership with The PaperBoats
ONSALE DATES
Wed, Jan 8 at 1pm
BAM Members, Patrons and General Public
UPCOMING Performances
RUNNING TIME
35 min pre-show workshop + 35 min performance
VENUE
BAM Fisher
Hillman Studio
Fishman Space
TICKET INFORMATION
GA: $10; Title 1 schools: $8
Sensory-friendly performance Mar 28, 2025 at 10:30am
For more information, please contact education@bam.org
Gimme Please! Main Stage Performances
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by the
Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation;
The SHS Foundation; and
The Thompson Family Foundation
Leadership support for
theater at BAM provided by
The Fan Fox &
Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc.;
The SHS Foundation; and
The Shubert Foundation, Inc.
Major Sponsor of
BAM Education Programs:
Major support for
BAM Education programs provided by:
The Constans Culver Foundation;
The FAR Fund;
The Pinkerton Foundation;
Tiger Baron Foundation;
The Joseph LeRoy and
Ann C. Warner Fund
