SOLOCOM NYC’25: OGATA/BERMAN

“Stranger in a stangeland – an autobiographical comedy, living around the world” – ATSUSHI OGATA

Having grown up in Japan and the US and living a large part of my adult life also in Germany and the Netherlands, I seem to have morphed into a Zelig-like “chameleon” character. No matter what country I’m in, I’m often mistaken for a local and even as staff at cafes, restaurants and Kinko’s I visit. Being a “perpetual outsider”, a “stranger in a strangeland”, I’ve not only had unique cross-cultural observations and experiences, but at times also become an ”instant celebrity” for looking “different”. Through my semi-autobiographical standup comedy, I want explore and express my insights from my personal journey, with the goal of making it more accessible and relevant to the wider public and hopefully, having some kind of impact in countering the current world trend, where borders and mindsets are getting more closed.

Why don’t people like me – REBECCA BERMAN

standup comedy

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.