Crossroads Comedy Theater is debuting a new show as part of our 2022 Fringe Festival Line-up! The Nitty Gritty: A Philly Themed Storytelling Show will feature, you guessed it, stories centered around the great city of Philadelphia. The Nitty Gritty will kick off our Fringe Festival run on Wednesday, September 14th @ 7:30pm and will be hosted by the hilarious Geoff Jackson!
Geoff Jackson is a comedian, host, podcaster, and storyteller. He was born on the shores of the Red Sea and as a child he was ranked among the top ten skiers in the United States. He is a decorated haiku champion. He has told jokes and stories in coffee shops, bookstores, nightclubs, tiki bars, and punk-rock basements across the US, UK, and Canada. He has worked with and for WHYY, First Person Arts and SyFy and appeared in 2019’s horror-comedy “A Nightmare on Jawn Street”. Geoff Jackson is now the host of Extree! Extree! at Crossroads Comedy Theater.
Do you have a story about the highs or lows of living in Philly that you’ve been itching to tell? You can! We are now accepting story submissions for inclusion in the show. Your story can be about anything that is about your life or living in Philly. It does not necessarily have to be funny, but keep this is a comedy show, so it shouldn’t be too much of a downer either.
WHO CAN SUBMIT TO BE A STORYTELLER
Anyone with a story to tell about Philly.
THEME OF THE SHOW
Philly! Any story that drips of life in Philly and what it’s like to be from Philly.
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
The show is on Wednesday, 9/14 @ 7:30pm. Call time is 6:45pm for sound and tech checks. Show takes place at Theatre Exile at 1340 S. 13th Street in South Philly.
CAN I SUBMIT A RECORDED STORY
If you are unable to attend for any reason, including the possibility that you no longer live in Philly, you can request to record your story for inclusion in the show.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
Pay will be $25 per person that is featured on the show. This will likely be paid at the conclusion of the Fringe Festival
SUBMISSION AND BOOKING TIMELINE
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis with no deadline and the show will be booked on a rolling basis until the line-up is full. Best to get your submission submitted sooner than later. All those who submit to perform are not guaranteed a slot in the show.
WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO WATCH?
Tickets are on sale now! Click here to get yours and see what other great shows we have coming to this year’s festival.