About the production
Comedian Chris Gethard’s one-man show about depression, alcoholism and suicidal thoughts, told with self-deprecating humor and later filmed as an HBO special.
“That he manages to be simultaneously funny and moving while doing so is the key to the success of the show, sensitively directed by Kimberly Senior.”
— The Hollywood Reporter, Frank Scheck
“It's a high-wire balancing act, and [Chris Gethard]'s director, Kimberly Senior, must share the credit for seeing that he never puts a foot wrong.”
— Lighting&Sound America, David Barbour
“Chris Gethard's solo play about depression, his long-term relationship with his odd-ball therapist Barbara, vivid experiences with a range of mind-altering substances, and the joy of making people laugh, directed with nuance by Kimberly Senior, is more than standup packaged as a play. This show packs comedy with pathos and tragedy with laughter in a masterful mixture.”
— Theater Pizzazz, Martha Wade Steketee
“Director Kimberly Senior employs a raw method of storytelling that is without overly theatric distractions. Nothing feels contrived.”
— New York Theatre Guide
“[The] lyrics of the songwriter Morrissey are a leitmotif throughout [Chris Gerhard: Career Suicide], which is nimbly directed by Kimberly Senior.”
— The New York Times, Charles Isherwood
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Credits
Written by Chris Gethard
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Featuring Chris Gethard
Set Brendan Boston
Lights Jen Schriever
Sound Ryan Rumery
Produced by Apatow Productions, Funny or Die, AGI Entertainment & Media Management
Photos by Joan Marcus
