SOLOCOM NYC’25: DELALLA/SENEVIRATNA/SCHULTES

To the Altar of Ego – AMANDA DELALLA

“Why would a playwright get her biggest kicks out of inventing a character? In this mini-musical that was partly inspired by the late Gavin Creel’s “Walk on Through,” Amanda offers up her answer. Featuring a smattering of original songs…she unleashes “all of the Amandas that exist,” from the autistic to the audacious to the amorous.”
I have been looking for a way of showcasing some of my original music in 2025. After I saw Gavin’s show at MCC Theater…I realized that an event like this would be a terrific way to do so. The songs have all been written, but the connecting banter will be specifically written for this show. I also have access to a pianist who can bring their own keyboard (if necessary).

A Light History of Light – GAYAN SENEVIRATNA

Ask people to imagine the moment that our species became humanity, and there’s a good chance they picture some ape-looking schmuck, hunched over the first fire. Human-controlled light was key to our origin story. In my proposed show, I’d like to make an even broader claim: the history of light IS the history of humanity. Every major leap in culture, every era, is defined by its lighting: fire, lamp, bulb, and cable. This submission is for a 15-minute one-man show, extending a 3-minute bit I wrote for a stand-up class. It covers the mechanics and economics of the inventions that light up our world. My goal is to share my love of science history through one-liners, PowerPoint slides, and dunks on Tesla Motors.

Angry Letters I Wrote To Boys – KRISTEN SCHULTES

Comedic reflections on the highs and lows of mile marker romantic relationships throughout the quirky-girl single life. A recovering people-pleaser “nice-girl” shows that even when she finishes last, she ensures she has the last word. Angry Letters I Wrote to Boys is an authentic anthology of past heartbreak endured on a witty journey to self-love.

SOLOCOM NYC has launched over 400 new solo comedies that have gone on to longer runs, tours and festivals around the world (including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.)

SOLOCOM NYC is a festival of new solo work. All shows presented are 75% 100% new material, and are created specifically for the festival. SOLOCOMs goal is to push artists to create a show that is meaningful, personal and to follow the fear.