January 10 at 7:30pm
They say that tragedy+time=comedy. *Scientists across the world agree. “I’m Not Sad!” explores this idea by examining a variety of seemingly mundane tragedies through a comedic lens. Eventually, the show learns to hold space for conversations about real grief, loss, nostalgia, and the tiny spiders that look at our butts in the tub. This show includes stand-up, storytelling, original music, and much more. Oftentimes, the media aims to examine sadness as something that needs to be solved. “I’m Not Sad!” challenges that notion with the understanding that we can coexist with our sadness and learn to move forward. *Please consult your local scientist.
Juan Muñoz is a performer, writer, and comedian based in Chicago. Juan was a 2022 Bob Curry Fellow at The Second City. Acting credits include “The Leopard Play: or Sad Songs for Lost Boys” at Steep Theatre which won a Jeff Award for Best Ensemble. He was also part of “Must Be the Entrance to Heaven” at Vision Latino which was a recipient of the non-equity Jeff award for best short run production. He was a member of the 2021 Intensive Ensemble, instituted by Off-Broadway’s Labyrinth Theatre Company. As a storyteller, Juan has performed with Write Club Chicago and Writers Theatre’s storytelling night. Additionally, Juan was a part of Jackalope Theatre’s Playwright’s Lab in 2023, and is a multi-time finalist at Take a Shot Open Mic. Interested parties can follow Juan on instagram @juanwithwords or check out his website: www.juanwithwords.com. Disinterested parties can eat a single rock 🙂
