SOLOCOM NYC’25: SANCHEZ/JOHNSON/REILLY/PROOTHI/SHAMBLIN

Adoptable  – KEVIN SANCHEZ

Its a stand up/1 man show about being aware of being adopted and having to convince your foster family to adopt you and how that effects you as an adult till one day one of your best friends pulls you to the side and asks you to please stop trying to get adopted by everyone you meet. 

Extra Dry – MICHELLE RENEE JOHNSON

What lengths would you go to to be remembered? Would you give up your memories for the sake of the story? This autobiographical solo show brings the audience through the journey of a young woman who finds solace in alcohol when she realizes others tend to enjoy her company more when she is drunk. The main character soon has to weigh if the damage she is doing to herself–and others–is worth it for the entertainment of the stories that live on long after the night is over.

Kenny Reilly Plays Spikeball By Himself For Ten Minutes – KENNY REILLY

Alone onstage with just a Spikeball set and his dreams, Kenny Reilly plays. The undoubtedly group game is being deconstructed and played by a single individual, Kenny Reilly. Through a clown inspired performance, Kenny’s Ego and Id will compete against each other to see who will win, within ten minutes. Expected themes include loneliness, youth sports, and absolutely buffoonery. Match point.

Sounds Fine, Moving On! – AK PROOTHI

“Sounds Fine, Moving On” is a musical solo improv comedy that turns audience suggestions into hilariously unexpected moments of song and story. Armed with a quirky, pre-determined character, I dive into spontaneous scenes inspired by the audience’s chosen situations, crafting improvised songs that bring each scenario to life. From the ridiculous to the heartfelt, every performance is a one-of-a-kind experience filled with laughter, music, and surprises. Whether it’s a bizarre encounter or a mundane moment made magical, this show is all about embracing the chaos and having fun with the unpredictable.

KYLE SHAMBLIN

Nikola Tesla shares his struggles that led him to his one true love: Belinda the Pigeon

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.