Franklin the Turtle
About this Event
Think Fleabag meets Black Swan. It’s 90 minutes of pure chaos, dark humor, and even some burlesque too. Voted 1 of 10 Off Broadway Shows To See In August by TheatreNightOut, and after workshopping this in New York and London, The Tank will be the first production before Camden and Edinburgh Fringe 2027.
1 actor. 8 characters. 1 turtle. Many drugs.
A young ballerina tries to break a generational curse of addiction at the cost of her… turtle.
WHEN: Sun, August 9 and Mon, August 10 9:30pm
WHERE: The Tank - 312 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
$20 TICKETS:
Use discount code: TURTLESRULE for $5 off!
Performer, Playwright & Producer / Allison Sonson
Director and Dramaturg / Harrison Stengle
Tech/Sound Designer and Co-Creator / Masud Zaman
Lighting Designer / Austin Yoshida
Franklin the Turtle / Dean Norris
The team of Franklin the Turtle is proud to be partnering with End Overdose, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase education on overdose prevention and response. We are donating 15% of our ticket sales to support their mission. At the show, End Overdose will be providing free Naloxone training and fentanyl test strips, helping connect audiences with overdose prevention resources while also working to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and addiction.
CONTENT WARNING: This show contains simulated drug use and depictions of overdose.
Where is it happening?
USD 23.18
