SOLOCOM NYC’25: DELALLA/SENEVIRATNA/SCHULTES/LADD

To the Altar of Ego – AMANDA DELALLA

As a girl on the AS who never lived outside of Staten Island- I quickly learned that a theater was the place where I could tryout other lives…without consequence! But, over time, I also wondered whether I was truly living vicariously…or just unleashing the hidden aspects of myself. For one night only, I’ll reveal the other Amandas in a Persona 5 Royal-flavored set.

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 this show, I’m making 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. A Light History of Light celebrates science and history with one-liners, PowerPoint slides, and dunks on Tesla Motors.

Angry Letters I Wrote To Boys – KRISTIN 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.

THE RELIQUARY – JOHN LADD

In one form or another, all of us whether we did it ourselves or knew of someone who did, have had- and maybe still do- a “reliquary.” That secret place where we keep “things” that have endured through our lives. It could be an artifact- a silver ring- or a “note to ourselves” reminding us of a funny time, like when as a high school basketball player, we went to an away game, we were assigned a phys. ed. locker room, I opened my travel bag and found that I didn’t bring my sneakers. Thankfully, I only had to break into a couple of the lockers to find my size, which I wore for the game, then returned them to their “rightful” place.

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.