About this Event
Optimistic Personality Disorder
If a TED Talk and a tequila shot had a baby, it would be this show!
A One-Woman Inspiring Comedy Show by Merit Kahn
What do you get when you mix a stand-up comic, a master storyteller, and a woman who’s been through some things?
Optimistic Personality Disorder is a hilariously healing one-woman comedy show that blends live comedy, theatrical storytelling, and real-life wisdom into a night you’ll never forget. It’s the kind of live performance that proves laughter really is the best therapy (no co-pay required).
From cringe-worthy parenting moments to wildly inappropriate dating stories, Merit Kahn turns 50 years of life into a comedy cocktail of real talk, raw emotion, and razor-sharp wit. This is feel-good, funny-as-hell stand-up meets theater- a smart, relatable comedy night perfect for anyone who’s survived… well, anything.
You’ll laugh. You might cry. You’ll definitely leave feeling better about your own life.
It’s part stand-up, part theater, part TED Talk... all heart.
🎭 Grab your girlfriends, your grown-up kids, your main squeeze, or come solo and meet your new favorite people. Whether you’re looking for a memorable girls night out, a unique live comedy experience, or just something uplifting and fun to do, this is the show.
SPECIAL EVENT:
After the show, Merit Kahn, your resident playwright, producer, and performer triple threat, will host an open “Ask Anything” session. Curious about the show? Her creative process? Her life choices? Nothing’s off-limits in this bonus behind-the-scenes moment.
OPTIONAL ADD ON:
And if you want to make more of your experience than just seeing the show, you can upgrade your ticket to include Rewrite Your Story, a full-day interactive workshop with Merit Kahn and Kylee Marshall on Saturday, September 19th.
From 9 AM to 4 PM, you’ll explore the stories, beliefs, and patterns that have shaped you through writing, reflection, conversation, humor, and practical exercises designed to help you see what’s possible next.
It’s thoughtful without being heavy, meaningful without being preachy, and there will be plenty of laughter along the way.
Your workshop upgrade includes the full-day experience plus your ticket to Optimistic Personality Disorder that evening (or Friday evening)
Rewrite Your Story Workshop Experience
Saturday, September 19
9 AM–4 PM
Art Center of Western Colorado
Choose the Rewrite Your Story Upgrade add-on when you purchase your show ticket.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Art Center, 1803 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, United States
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