Written and performed by retired NYPD officer Al Gonzales, OFFICER is an unforgettable one-man show that takes audiences behind the badge and into the heart of one of New York City's most turbulent eras.
Serving in the South Bronx during the 1980s and '90s, Gonzales witnessed humanity at its best and its worst. Through gripping firsthand stories, he relives the danger, heartbreak, absurdity, and unexpected humor that defined life on the streets. Every encounter left its mark, revealing not only the realities of policing but also the resilience, compassion, and vulnerability of the man wearing the uniform.
By turns hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply moving, OFFICER is more than a collection of war stories—it's a candid confession about courage, regret, loss, redemption, and the emotional cost of a life spent protecting others. Honest, powerful, and told exactly as it happened, this compelling theatrical experience invites audiences to see the world through the eyes of a South Bronx cop—and the human being behind the badge.
Saturday, September 12, 7pm
Sunday, September 13, 2pm
An Beal Bocht Cafe
445 W. 238th Street, Bronx NY
Tickets: $20
Available at the café or Online
