About the Project
Like so many who come to LA, Roxy has one dream: to be famous. But fame doesn’t come easy—unless you’re willing to sing, dance, and spiral.
A reluctantly successful music video director with a star-studded résumé and a deep fear of dying unknown, Roxy lays bare the raw, ridiculous truth of what it means to crave attention in an ADHD economy.
In this high-octane one-woman show, she dives headfirst into her manic imagination, the glittering madness of ambition, and the desperate (but hilarious) art of being seen.
Through original show tunes, Weird Al-style parodies of early-2000s hits, and a chaotic chorus of characters—including a Big Mouth-like ensemble of shadow feelings, her sharp-tongued Ukrainian grandmother, and the psychic gypsy who swore her youngest granddaughter was destined for fame—Roxy unpacks the absurdity behind the spotlight.
Blending live performance with pre-recorded video skits that flaunt her razor-sharp directing chops, MANIC is part cabaret, part comedy special, part nervous breakdown.
It’s a musical meltdown for anyone who’s ever wanted to be adored—or at least algorithmically liked.
Learn More at roxanabaldovin.com
Production Team
