Danny Hoch is widely renowned for bringing authentic stories from the New York City streets into the often effete and insular world of theater. While you might recognize him from his supporting role in last year’s We Own the Night or Whiteboyz, the '90s film he wrote and starred in, he is most known for his work on the stage. His latest show, Taking Over, is a return to his signature one-person shows where he takes on a wide spectrum of New Yorkers. In this show, he tackles the hot button issue of gentrification, focusing in on the transformation within Williamsburg primarily from the perspective of natives who have lived through the influx of new residents coming into their neighborhood. The result is a show that often tiptoes an uneasy line of venting the frustrations of lower-income New Yorkers who hoped the impact of new money would mean better hospitals and instead have woken up to an abundance of muffin shops. Taking Over is running at the Public Theater through December 14th. more ›