3 Solo Shows: Comedy, Trauma, MORE (@ Porter Square Books: Boston Edition)

Welcome to 3 Solo Shows: Comedy, Trauma, and MORE... (@ Porter Sq Books)! Join us for either 1, 2, or all 3 solo shows at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as talented comedians take the stage to help you forget about your troubles by telling you about theirs. Come on down and enjoy some good company, great laughs, and maybe even a book. Don't miss out on getting a real 'peek behind the curtain' at these these comedians life journies!

*Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.*

Hosted By:

@comediancarolyn

Carolyn Castiglia is a long-time stand-up, coach, and creator of Chuck, her award-winning off-Broadway solo show in which she "solves the lingering mysteries surrounding her family’s trauma after a decade of therapy and two puffs of W**d."

Featuring:

'Manic!'

Friday, April 11 @ 7pm

@roya_hamadani & @newnormalboston

Roya Hamadani is a stand up comic and sketch comedy producer and writer with Pigeon City Sketch Comedy. She has opened for Michael Ian Black, Judy Gold, and Ophira Eisenberg and performed at the Philly Punchline and Bechdel Test Fest. Her filmed sketch "Gynie on the Go!" was chosen for the Cookies and Comedy Film Festival and "Skweezy Moosh" was featured in the Vermont Comedy Festival. This solo show "Manic!" has been made possible by the support of friends, countless hours of therapy, and physically moving away from Pennsylvania where this all went down. Fair warning: An alternate title for the show is "Memories of a Stranger: Tales of the Dick Hunter."

'Irate'

Saturday, April 12 @ 5pm

@ira.claybourne & @newnormalboston

Ira Claybourne is a dynamic standup comedian and producer making waves in the Boston comedy scene. As a regular performer in Boston, Ira has also delighted audiences in Portland, OR, Portland, ME, and Canada. Known for their vibrant energy and sharp wit, Ira has taken the stage at notable events such as the Cannabis Cabaret and KO Comedy. In 2023 alone, Ira showcased their talent at the 'Far From Here' Comedy Festival in Boston, the 'Far Out Festival' in Massachusetts, the 'Can You Relate?' Festival in Boston, and before 2023 the Laugh Riot Grrrl festival in Los Angeles. Since starting their standup journey in 2019, Ira has frequently co-hosted at Jacque's Cabaret in Boston and has enjoyed experimenting with musical comedy, bringing a unique twist to their performances. Ira is also a producer with New Normal Boston, constantly pushing the boundaries of comedy in exciting and innovative ways.

'MOOISH'

Sunday, April 13 @ 3pm

@emcellent & @mooishproductions

Emily Goldstein is a versatile comedian, clown, and producer based in Boston. Since starting her standup comedy journey in July 2022, Emily has founded MOOISH Productions to uplift marginalized voices. She hosts a monthly standup show, Laughing Through the Pain. In October 2022, Emily was a Chosen Performer in Season 13 of #Kenanpresents at Laugh Boston. She performed at The PIT Solocom Festival in New York and the ‘Can You Relate?’ Festival in Boston in 2023. Nominated for ‘Funniest Comic of Boston’ in May 2023, Emily also participated in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, assisting with a friend's solo show and performing standup herself. Her solo show, 'MOOISH,' is a testament to therapy, friendships, and prozac!

Tickets are available online, in advance, for $10. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 via cash or venmo.

Event Venue

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition, 50 Liberty Drive, Boston, United States