MONKEYS ON MY BACK & EVERYWHERE ELSE! at Odyssey Theatre

Monkeys on My Back & Everywhere Else! is a raw, hilarious, and deeply moving solo show with writer & performer Debbie Kasper—two-time Emmy–nominated writer and multiple award-winning comedian—which lays bare.  A life driven by an appetite for love, laughter, alcohol, approval, and connection. Directed by Chris Barnes (Second City), with original music by Wyn Wilson.  The show opens March 7th, as a guest production at The Odyssey Theatre.  Tickets available at:  https://odysseytheatre.com/tickets/?eid=185409

With ferocious wit and fearless honesty, Kasper careens through a chaotic childhood, addiction in all its disguises, the intoxicating highs of stand-up comedy and show business, and the brutal lows of self-doubt and loss. The piece crackles with comedy while exposing the compulsions that keep her chasing “more”—more laughs, more love, more anything—until nothing is ever enough—except a human connection.

Urgent, theatrical, and wildly funny, Monkeys on My Back & Everywhere Else! invites the audience into a shared moment of laughter, heartbreak, grief, and hope, proving that even after everything, new beginnings are still possible. Written & Performed by Debbie Kasper, Directed by Chris Barnes, and original music by Wyn Wilson. 

The Odyssey Theatre – A Guest Production – March 7th – April 12th, 2026

2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90025

Preview Performance Fri. March 6 - 8pm (Invited Guests)

Opening Night Saturday, March 7 – 8pm – Performance & Reception - $34 admission

Regular Performances:  Friday & Saturday 8:00pm and Sunday 2:00pm.

Two performances on Saturday, Mar. 21 & 28 and Apr. 4, at 2pm & 8pm

Additional Performances:  

Thurs. April 2 & 9 – 8pm - $34

Fri. Mar. 13:  8pm – Salon Night – Use Code LOIC - $25 admission

Thurs. Mar. 19: 8pm Talk Back Night for Students & Seniors - $25 admission

Two Performances Saturday, Mar. 28 & April 4 – 2pm & 8pm - $34 admission

Benefit Performances:  

Thurs. Mar. 12: One Star Charity For Animal Rescue- All proceeds go to www.oneseastar.com

Fri. Mar. 27:  Charity for Friendly House – Women’s Recovery Home

Fri. April 10:  Proceeds Donated to Local Recovery Homes

(Note No Performances:  Fri. Mar 20 and Fri. April 3 & 5)

General admission  $25 to $40.

Tickets on Sale:  https://odysseytheatre.com/tickets/?eid=185409

For more information:  https://www.debbiekasper.com