News: Solo Show “...but what if it rains?” Sept 12 -13 at FRIGID's Second Annual Neurotica Fest

Vanessa Fleming. Photo courtesy of Zeider’s American Dream Theatre.
...but what if it rains?, an award-winning, one-woman show written and performed by Vanessa Fleming, will have its NYC premiere at FRIGID New York's Neurotica Fest this September. The show will run September 12th and 13th at UNDER St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Pl, NY, NY 10009.

In ...but what if it rains?, the carefree and unburdened Vanessa (Vanessa Fleming), finds herself clumsily stumbling through a different type of coming-of-age experience after the sudden and unexpected new role of becoming a caregiver for her mother, Diane (Vanessa Fleming). As she navigates the world she is now in that throws mammoth-sized curveballs at every turn, challenging her stamina and her wits as it reshapes her sense of self, she tries to meet the moment with humor and understanding, no matter how impossible everything seems.

The show has been described as a "moving and well-crafted piece that strikes a balance between humor and emotional depth, creating an experience that feels both intimate and widely resonant. The storytelling is confident and engaging, drawing the audience in with its authenticity and keeping them invested through moments of genuine laughter and powerful reflection.”

...but what if it rains? will be part of a double bill with Girl Tall and will be directed by Kat “Danger” Schulze, who has been performing for audiences of all ages for over 30 years because she has yet to learn her lesson and is a founding member of Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads and continues to contribute as a performer, director, and playwright. Writer and performer Fleming is a comedian by night and who cares by day because she learned long ago that the day job does not define you (she works in digital media). She has written and performed for the largest all-women sketch show, Panties In A Twist, is the EP for Coming Up Shortly Productions, plays the bass in a rock band, and continues to nurture her budding second act for herself through comedy and storytelling.

Further crew include: 
Production Stage Manager: Kat “Danger” Schulze
Assistant Director: Vanessa Fleming
Set Designer: Vanessa Fleming & Kat “Danger” Schulze
Lighting Designer: Vanessa Fleming & Kat “Danger” Schulze
Sound Designer: Vanessa Fleming
Costume Designer: Vanessa Fleming

...but what if it rains? will play at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13 at UNDER St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Pl NY, NY 10009, with a running time of 30 minutes (as part of a 60-miunute block). Tickets are $22.50 - $27.50 and available at https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1508/. For more info, visit https://frigid.nyc/festivals/neurotica/.

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