The Funny Thing About a Panic Attack

Based on Ben Kassoy’s spectacularly original book of the same name and celebrated as "Mind-blowing. An amazing, beautiful, human story" (LA Hidden Gems), "The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack" uses spoken word, dance, and physical theater to reveal the connections between poetry, panic…and pancakes.

Bursting with humor, heart, and defiant wonder in the face of anxiety, this solo show opens a courageous conversation about mental health, masculinity, family, and how all of us can find a path forward after trauma.

Directed by award winner Joanna Simmons, "The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack" was named the 2024 Exceptional Transformative Solo Performance by LA Hidden Gems and earned a nomination for a NAMBA Splash Award for Excellence in Cultural Performance Arts while selling out theaters and captivating audiences from Columbus, to LA, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and beyond. Learn more at www.panicattackshow.com.

Run Time: 45 minutes

Reviews

-“Mind-blowing. An amazing, beautiful, human story….a mesmerizing piece of work.” — LA Hidden Gems

-“Joyous…arresting…beautiful. ⭐⭐⭐⭐+.” — Carolyn Art Media

-“Intimate…affecting…revelatory.” — Stage and Cinema

-“Powerful…one of the more unique things you’ll see this year.” — Lothian Life Magazine

About The Team

"The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack" is written and performed by Ben Kassoy. The show is directed by Joanna Simmons, who directed Mark Vigeant’s "Best Man Show" (2024 Hollywood Fringe Best Comedy). Panic Attack is choreographed by Emory University Professor of Dance Julio Medina and features original music from Matt Lipkins of Lippy and The Shadowboxers, which toured with Justin Timberlake, Joan Baez, and The Indigo Girls, and have been featured in TIME, Billboard, and many others.

Content Warning: Discussion and depictions of mental health crisis, mentions of suicide and self-harm.

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