Mother, Superior is a solo show by NYC comedian Michael John Ciszewski that blends stand-up, storytelling, and interactive game show as Michael John petitions the Vatican to make his living mother an immortal saint in exactly one hour. Beneath his signature comedic style is a heartfelt coming-of-age story in which Ciszewski reclaims Catholic ritual for the queer community and unpacks a lifetime of millennial baggage, from childhood punishments to adult interventions. The show honors the legacy of his mother, a frontline NYC nurse during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and asks whether our parents would rather we achieve fame or simply return their calls.
Cast and Creative Team for Mother, Superior at Caveat
Cast
Michael John Ciszewski
Ensemble
News About Mother, Superior at Caveat
Michael John Ciszewski's MOTHER, SUPERIOR to Play NYC Before Edinburgh Fringe Run
June 01, 2026 New York City-based comedian and storyteller Michael John Ciszewski will bring his comedy show Mother, Superior to Caveat in NYC before heading to London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.About the Theatre
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