FRIGID: Almost A Genius – Location, Tickets, Review
Almost A Genius starts with Maria Wojciechowski dressed in a banana suit, sobbing, and making puns. From there Wojciechowski, who suffers from bipolar disorder and panic attacks, delivers a series of short monologues, as herself, and sketches, as various characters.
Wojciechowski is at her best when talking directly about her life with winning honesty and unapologetic humor. A bit about potential suicide notes — a morbid topic in most circumstances — is hilarious and her “Waltz through My Mind,” accompanied by her playing an accordion, is one of the night’s highlights.
Wojciechowski is charismatic and her awkwardness graceful. Not all of the monologues and sketches are of even quality, however, and the transitions between them can be awkward. We would like to see more of Wojciechowski as herself — the personal anecdotes felt like the tip of a creative iceberg.
Public Opinion
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Critics’ Reviews
NYtheater Now
Wojciechowski is a gifted writer, and there are many laugh-out-loud moments of wordplay and wit.
Theatre Is Easy
The funniest show about bipolar disorder and panic attacks you will ever see.
TICKETS
$15 (click here for tickets)
DATES
Mar 1, 5:15pm
Mar 2, 12:30pm
Mar 3, 10:15pm
Mar 7, 5:30pm
LOCATION
UNDER St. Marks
94 St. Marks Pl.
New York City
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RUNNING TIME
45 minutes, no intermission
CAST & CREW
Written and performed by Maria Wojciechowski
Directed by Natalie Shipman