Edinburgh Fringe Hit SHOW UP Returns to Under St. Marks

After the recent critically acclaimed, sold out run at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Peter Michael Marino's improvised, socially anxious, solo comedy "Show Up" returns for nine encore performances to Under St. Marks - where it all began a year ago.

In "Show Up," award-winning solo show performer, producer and SOLOCOM creator Peter Michael Marino ("Desperately Seeking the Exit," "Late with Lance!") uses his decades of solo performance expertise to turn the often vilified clichés of the genre on their clichéd heads. Marino exploits an arsenal of Post-it Notes to compile and transform the challenging and enlightening real-life audience experiences into a single vibrant life-story that is daring and unique each time. Chance elements are increased as audience members are engaged to design the set and sound. "Show Up" provides a wild, unpredictable ride for the audience as Marino navigates this high wire, simultaneously commenting on social anxiety, depression and performance challenges. Ultimately, "Show Up" demonstrates that the value of truth in autobiographical performance is totally subjective.

Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 14, 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30.

For tickets visit tinyurl.com/showupstmarks. Learn more at www.showuptheshow.com.

Peter Michael Marino is the creator/co-producer of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 400 world-premiere comedies at The People's Improv Theater. His internationally acclaimed solo comedy "Desperately Seeking the Exit" chronicled the unmaking of his West End musical flop "Desperately Seeking Susan" - receiving 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and Adelaide Fringe, and a London transfer. His 2015 solo chat show spoof "Late with Lance!" played everywhere from NYC to London. Directing credits include: Amy Marcs' "Nice T!ts," Mark Demayo's "20 & Out," and Mark Giordano's "Mad Man." His Production Company credits include "David Carl's Celebrity One-Man Hamlet," "David Mills: Shame!," Charles' "Moby Alpha," and "Joe's NYC Bar." More info at: www.petermmarino.com.

Photo Credit: Alicia Levy

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