The Queen

About the Project

Queen Anne the 8th of Farthingham, a little-known queen from a long time ago, requests your presence… and assistance in finding a “job”. A job. The thing you need to get coin. Something that you can do based on your skills. But, what skills does The Queen actually have besides playing marbles, drinking Coca-Cola, and being slightly deranged? That’s what she needs your assistance to discover.

THE QUEEN blends improvisation, audience participation, physical comedy, and a little bit of magic for an unforgettable 50-minute clown show that’s full of fancy foolery. Whether you’re a nepo baby, a 9-to-5er, or an artist with a day job, you’ll find a little piece of yourself in The Queen as she explores the absurdity of showcasing your skills to find a job that defines your worth in this modern age.

Sara Kantner is an award-winning comedian, clown, and comedy educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Her work includes improvisation, characters, physical comedy, and fully embodied play. She has performed in Cannonball at Philly Fringe, Montreal Clown Festival, Fun & Dumb Improv Festival, Second Best Improv Fest, and Detroit Improv Festival. Her premiere clown show, The Final Badge, won Outstanding Solo Comedy Production at the Pittsburgh Fringe in 2025. She believes that a single day spent as beloved British icon, Mr. Blobby, would heal her.