Leaving a Mark – A Dark Comedy

LEAVING A MARK: A Comedy About Scars is a darkly funny, solo tour de force, written and performed by Ophira Eisenberg. You may know Eisenberg best from her nine years as host of the NPR hit trivia show Ask Me Another, or her stand-up TV performances on The Late Late Show, Gotham Live, The Comedy Cellar, and more. Other notable credits include appearances on HBO’s Girls, The Today Show, and as a regular host and storyteller on the ever-popular Moth Radio Hour.

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Raw, smart, and occasionally wildly inappropriate (in the best way), LEAVING A MARK is a hilariously visceral, deeply personal look at the scars – both literal and metaphorical – that shape us all. From childhood mishaps to near-fatal accidents, botched first loves and a battle with a health crisis, Ophira weaves together a survival tale that’s equal parts stand-up comedy and dynamic storytelling. This joyful celebration of imperfection is about resilience, humor in the face of pain, the messy/triumphant art of learning to love oneself, and ultimately, the absurdity of being human.

“If laughter is the best medicine, Eisenberg’s one-woman-show delivers in double-barrel doses.”

The New York Times – Critic’s Pick
LEAVING A MARK: A Comedy About Scars
Directed by Soren Kisel

Off-Broadway Premiere SOLD OUT, Soho Playhouse NYC
Winner of Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts

More about Ophira Eisenberg…

When not contributing to The Moth, Ophira engages in standup and storytelling in New York City as well as all across the country. In addition, each week she chats with various creative people about the joys and chaos of raising kids on her hit comedy-parenting podcast “Parenting Is A Joke.” Her two comedy specials, Inside Joke and Plant-Based Jokes are audience favorites and she is currently creating more jokes while preparing to film her third comedy special at The Comedy Cellar in NYC later this year. To learn even more, and to see further usage of the word joke, visit www.ophiraeisenberg.com and @ophirae