NYC: "My Uncle Sam" by Theater Unspeakable at 3 AM Theatre

NYC: "My Uncle Sam" by Theater Unspeakable at 3 AM Theatre

Friday, Sept 27 @ 7 PM

Saturday, Sept 28 @ 3 PM

Come join us at 3AM Theatre for a night of laughter and entertainment with Theater Unspeakable's production of "My Uncle Sam." This in-person event promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness this incredible performance live in the heart of NYC. Get your tickets now!

About the Show

Born in Russia in 1891, Sami Silverstein joined a wave of turn-of-the-century immigrants who came to America seeking a better life. Growing up in Brooklyn, he took an interest in mechanics and became a test pilot during the early days of aviation. After a near-death experience, he returned to his love of building bicycles which eventually landed him on a vaudeville stage as Sam Barton of the Barton Bros. act. Marriage, family and an international career all come careening towards a spectacular yet tragic ending as he dies backstage at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the eve of World War II.
Based on a true story, My Uncle Sam uses Theater Unspeakable's rowdy brand of imaginative physical theater to bring a very personal and meaningful story to life. Combining tongue-in-cheek humor and a dash of derring-do, this one-person show recreates an era of great ingenuity, triumph and heartbreak.
Written and performed by Marc Frost. Directed by Jeremy Aluma. My Uncle Sam is a one-person show that revives the unique story of a Russian Jewish immigrant who became an international vaudeville star in the early 1900s.

About the Artist

MARC FROST is an actor, deviser, educator and Chicago native who has performed and produced work in Brazil, Ireland, Spain, the United States and the United Kingdom. He created Theater Unspeakable as a platform for original works of devised, physical theater. Based in Chicago, the award-winning company has toured nationally, performing at venues including Lincoln Center Education (NY) and Kennedy Center (DC). He currently teaches at Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University. Frost is also a proud graduate of the Commercial Theater Institutes 14-Week Training Program for Commercial Theater Producers in New York City. Theater Unspeakable is an award-winning, touring theater company. Founded by Marc Frost in 2010, every year the Chicago-based company tours its shows to hundreds and thousands of young people and families around the country at venues including Lincoln Center Education (NY) and Kennedy Center (DC). The company's style strives to create live theater at its most imaginative and engaging. Marc also co-founded Physical Theater Festival Chicago (https://www.physicalfestival.com/), an international physical theater festival that celebrated its 11th edition in 2024.

Running time: 45 minutes + Q+A

Age Recommendation: Ages 7+

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

3AM Theatre, 920 35th Avenue, Queens, United States