The 3rd Graders + Madeline + Hellcat

The 3rd Graders love to explore the world through the lens of your childhood. We go on a journey co-creating the possibilities of what you wanted to be as a child, and what you are today. We move through time, relationships, and locations to find the relatable and absurd in our career choices. Cast: Aaron Harris, Joanne Harris, Micha’le Simmons, Tracie Turnipseed

Madeline begins her performances with a tailored, interactive moment with you, the audience, and ascends to a higher place of laughter—complete with the manic-moxie of a first date, the flirtiness of a spontaneous 1:1 with your work crush, and the worthiness of a life filled with love. Whether you’re looking for naughty, nice, or niche, you’ll be spellbound by one of her shows—which have been called “fun,” “hilarious,” “a tad horny for my taste,” and “completely inappropriate for people who aren’t fun.”

A Hellcat show is like a really strong Dirty Shirley: sweet at first, but sour and bitter underneath. We’re playful and fun, but also sharp and cutting, and we are equally committed to the absurd and the heartfelt — because we know that life is all things at once. When you leave a Hellcat show, you’ll ask questions like, “Is 4th wave feminism finally here?” “Should I start a commune with all my best girlfriends?” “Do these women have rabies?”

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Photo by Jeff Salmore