A Shark Ate My Penis: a History of Boys Like Me

soaring solo studios · Ages 12+ · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere

OFFICIAL WINNER OF THE HOLLYWOOD ENCORE PRODUCERSAWARD

OFFICIAL WINNER OF FRINGE FIRST FOR WORLD PREMIERE

OFFICIAL WINNER OF SYDNEY FRINGE EXCHANGE AWARD

OFFICIAL WINNER OF BEST OF BROADWATER

Laser Webber, trans musician and actor known for his award-winning comedy music, presents a one-person musical about the history of trans men and his own transition!

Meet Alan Hart, the first trans man to get gender-confirming surgery (in 1917!); Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark, a robbery, and 12 girlfriends; and renowned children’s author JK Rowling, who uses a man’s name for other reasons, probably. These characters will usher Laser through a life of weddings, divorces, lesbianism, and finally, joy.

 

Directed by Ashley Ward

Written by Laser Webber

Music by E. Aaron Wilson

with Rebecca McGlynn as JK Rowling

Props and Production Design by Chloe Badner of Studio Badner

 

Praise for Laser’s work: “Laser challenges the patriarchy, champions marginalized voices, and finds emotional resonance in everything from robots to breakfast foods.” – Stevonnie Ross

“It’s so nice to listen to a whole dang musical and not think, ’Well, they could have made this gayer.” – Josh Closs

Laser is the winner of – BroadwayWorld’s Best Musical, 2023, Los Angeles

Laser is the writer of 5 Billboard-Charting Comedy Albums

Learn More at lasertheboy.com

Production Team


laser webber *

writer/performer

rebecca mcglynn *

actor - jk rowling

chloe badner *

props and production design

annie lesser *

house manager

[email protected] lee *

publicity and marketing

* Fringe Veteran