SHOW 1 - GIRLFRIEND GUY - 7PM
I’m a girlfriend guy. I move from one relationship to the next. My therapist calls it serial monogamy, but Girlfriend Guy looks better on a poster.
“One of The Moth's best kissers.” (The Moth Chicago StorySlam)
About the Show: Step into the hilarious and heartwarming world of Girlfriend Guy, where one man's quest for love becomes a rollercoaster ride of laughter, connection, and unexpected karaoke. Join Nick Narcisi on his journey through the wild landscape of modern dating as he navigates the highs and lows of swiping right, finding love, and discovering what it truly means to be a "Girlfriend Guy." In this captivating and relatable show, audiences will find themselves immersed in Nick's whirlwind of romantic escapades, rooting for him as he braves awkward encounters, navigates digital love triangles, and learns valuable lessons about self-discovery along the way. Whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between, Girlfriend Guy offers a fresh perspective on love, life, and the pursuit of happiness in the modern age. Get ready to swipe right on the theatrical event of the season – Girlfriend Guy is a must-see show that will leave you smiling long after Nick's thumb falls off from swiping.
About Narcisistic Pursuits: Nick Narcisi was an actor before the pandemic. Now he is a storyteller, solo performer, and manager of a cancer research lab (he is as surprised with that last one as you are).
DOOR 6:30PM // SHOW 7PM
Must be 21+
SHOW 2 - BIG HONOR STUDENT ENERGY - 9PM
…Daffy and sweetly outlandish… (Chicago Tribune), Rosenthal’s Big Honor Student Energy is packed with fun escapades and honest reminiscence, delivered by a performer who quickly commands the room and includes her audience in the storytelling.”
About the Show: Kicked out of ballet lessons at 4 for being “too much,” Alisa Rosenthal has carried this same joie de vivre through her whole life. From singing at a nightmare children’s birthday party to job interviews with AI recruiters, she somehow always finds herself underworked and over prepared in this breezy comedic solo show that is perfect lovers of standup, storytelling, overachievers, and the people who love them.
About Alisa Rosenthal: Alisa Rosenthal is a writer and actor based in Chicago. A semi-finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award, credits include the Minnesota Fringe Festival, the Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival, FRIGID New York, the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, and Artscape Baltimore. She produces and hosts the podcast Chicago Humanities Tapes. www.alisarosenthal.com
DOOR 8:30PM // SHOW 9PM
This production contains nudity and adult language. It is in the White Rabbit Cabaret and is restricted to audience members 21+
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