Thank You So Much For Coming

Such a fun and bizarre evening filled with play and ridiculousness. Alex Kern's alcoholic (my interpretation) and lonely party host 'Cynthia' brings us all in along an evening of laughter, discomfort and joy. Alex's crowd work is so great and I could watch the Cynthia character she has created for a long long time.... full review

Thank You So Much for Coming is a unique and immersive theatrical experience that blurs the lines between performer and audience. Cynthia, the ever-charismatic host, invites you into her world of vibrant energy, yet beneath the surface of frolic and fanfare lies an undercurrent of deep vulnerability. The play brilliantly explores themes of loneliness and the conflicting desire to be both seen and unseen—a reflection of the emotional complexities many face in their daily lives. The interactive nature of the show adds spontaneity and unpredictability, making each performance feel fresh and engaging. As the audience participates in Cynthia’s party, you can’t help but feel both a part of the celebration and subtly reminded of the universal em... full review

I absolutely loved this weird ass piece of theatre. I laughed and laughed and then sort of wanted to cry and then I laughed again instead. It was brave, exciting, completely unique and just fabulous. Alex is such a committed and specific performer, and that character lived in every bone in her body. She was alive with it. I just loved it and would see it 40 times. ... full review

Great show. ... full review

Alex Kern delivers a performance that is fearless, charming, and heartbreaking. A must-see solo performance that will keep you laughing and on your toes the entire time. ... full review

This show was so wonderful. Delightfully strange, genuinely funny, and left me touched to the point of tears.... full review

An incredible show that truly made me laugh and also...........think. in a major way. I loved this from tip to end. Alex is such a great engaging and I was blown away by the depths of emotion and character this show got into. ... full review

Deeply funny and deeply tragic, all at once. It is very rare to see a writer and comedian successfully embody their material in way that takes the art to a new level. ... full review

This show is insane in the BEST way. It's weird, interactive, fringey and fun. It gave me Cole Escola vibes. ... full review

I loved this show so much. An excellent performance that blends clown and improvisation and character and heart and a little look at ideas held about what makes a "good" hostess. If I had the chance I'd see it again, because I know that each show is different with how much Alex plays with the audience.... full review