about the show

After waking up in the hospital following a late miscarriage, Abby—still high on anesthesia—made an unexpected decision: to become a comedian. Now, in her uniquely goofy and heartfelt hour, Abby shares her 17 best ideas for her first show.

Reviews

"Delightfully joyful, honest and vulnerable."
- Forbes

"One of the most inventive comedy shows of the theatre season."
- New York Theatre Guide

"A messy, joyful, and brilliant ride."
- Mixyplix

credits

Written & Performed By
Abby Wambaugh‍

Presented by
Hannah Gadsby‍

Directed By
Lara Picote‍

Producers
Jenney Shamash
‍Mike & Carlee Productions
Ally Engelberg
Dixon Place
Alchemation
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Originally Produced by
Mick Perrin Worldwide
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Lighting Design By
Rob Lariviere ‍

Company Manager
‍Shawn P. Malone‍

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Production Manager
Libby JVera

Title Design
Debbie Cho & Jordan Kim‍

Digital Advertising
SINE DIGITAL

Press Representative
grapevine PR

Stage Manager
Gloria Gomez

Original Music By
Josh Herring and Nicky Elson

Banana Box Design and Construction By
‍Peter Hamburger

Banana Box Curtains and Beret Loan By
‍Virginia Mørk

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Poster Design By
‍Haiminh Le

Special Thanks and Pulpit Supply
Susan and Mike Hall

Original Banana Box Design and Very Special Thanks
‍Jon Mørk-Jensen

Production Assistant
Uladis Bautista

Website and Additional Graphic Design
‍Stephen Gilewski

Production Photography
‍Emilio Madrid

Production Counsel
‍David Manella / Loeb + Loeb

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