Inspired by Anzu Lawson’s 30-minute single camera comedy pilot about her life as a stand-up comic who secretly pays her bills by being every Asian mother’s worst nightmare… a masseuse. The Rub is based on Lawson’s true-life experiences as a celebrity masseuse. This is the first time she has come out publicly about her two decades long secret “survival job” that ultimately became the greatest spiritual lesson of her life. By touching other people’s pain, Anzu ultimately healed her own. Written & performed by Anzu Lawson. Directed & developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Includes post-show reception with the artist.
SPECIAL NOTE: BFF 2023 Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre is presented through generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS.
Any protocols in effect on the date of the performance will be observed. Masking is no longer required. SMP will have extras if you’d like. Just ask.
Questions? Contact the Santa Monica Playhouse at 1-310-394-9779 x1 or theatre@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
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“THE RUB” in the BINGE FRINGE FESTIVAL!
Location:
The Other Space (at Santa Monica Playhouse)The Other Space (at Santa Monica Playhouse)
1211 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA