HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL WELCOMES “GRIEF BOX” - A DARK COMEDY BY KATHLEEN LEARY

Grief Box

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dates: June 9 (3:30 PM); June 15 (10:30 PM); June 19 (8 PM); June 25 (8 PM); June 30 (6:30 PM) Venue: Broadwater Black Box Theater, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Run Time: 45 minutes

Los Angeles, CA – June 5, 2024 – Writer and performer Kathleen Leary is set to debut her one- woman dark comedy, “GRIEF BOX” at The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by Carly D.W. Bones and written in collaboration with Maddie Downes, this innovative production will take the stage at the Broadwater Black Box Theater on June 9 (3:30 PM), June 15 (10:30 PM), June 19 (8:00 PM), June 25 (8:00 PM), and June 30 (6:30 PM).

“GRIEF BOX” Synopsis:
Australia’s #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves has come to America to introduce her latest revolutionary product, GRIEF BOX. This dark comedy combines the intellectual allure of a TED Talk with the commercial charm of QVC, exploring society’s fixation on “life hacks” and the seductive promises of capitalism. After all, why go to therapy when you can buy closure?

Originally conceived as a 10-minute piece for Coin & Ghost’s “Index of Forbidden Books: A Collection of Short Solo Performances,” “GRIEF BOX” has been expanded into a 45-minute one-act for HFF24. Leary’s incisive script and uproarious performance delve into the absurdity of seeking quick fixes for deep emotional issues, inspired by her own grieving experience following her grandmother’s battle with cancer.

Creative Team:
Writer/Performer: Kathleen Leary
Director: Carly D.W. Bones
Co-Writer: Maddie Downes
Producer: Devin Holliman
Production Design: Devin Holliman, Colin Lawrence
Voice of Tim: Noah Greenspan

About Kathleen Leary:
Kathleen Leary is an actor, writer, voice performer, and visual artist. LA theater credits include THE INDEX OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS, MAMA MAMA CAN’T YOU SEE (2022), and TWO GENTLEMEN* OF VERONA with Coin & Ghost; TITUS ANDRONICUS, GREEN GROW THE LILACS, DARK LADY OF THE SONNETS, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with Theatricum Botanicum, RICHARD II and CYMBELINE with Chase What Flies, and THENARDIER’S INN with CAC Studios. You can see her perform Shakespeare in bars around Los Angeles with Shakes On The Rocks and Riot Shakespeare. She is the lead concept artist at Puppet Time and co-created large-scale mammoth and dinosaur puppets for SKIN OF OUR TEETH at Theatricum Botanicum, which were featured in the LA Times.

Production Details:
“GRIEF BOX” promises a unique blend of humor and poignancy, challenging audiences to confront their discomfort with grief and loss through a comedic lens. Leary’s performance is underscored by her sharp wit and personal insights, making this a must-see event at the festival.

Content Notice:
This play includes themes of death, grief, cancer, corporate wellness, and anti-fatness. It is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up.

SEE THE SHOW:
Join us for a thought-provoking and laughter-filled journey with “GRIEF BOX” at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Tickets available now. Contact “GRIEF BOX” Producer, Devin Holliman for Reviewer Comps.

https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10602

Devin Holliman
GRIEF BOX Producer
[email protected]
(916) 365-1391