I LAUGH TO KEEP FROM CRYING Comes to Astoria This Spring

On May 31st at 9pm - for one night only! "I Laugh To Keep From Crying" a solo comedy show written/performed by Becca Beberaggi and directed by Laurel Andersen will be performed at QED - A Place To Show And Tell.

The show opens with Roselina Albino, a girl, who needs you to take over the lease. The location is great and it's super cheap, the only problem is Nun's live here too. Part tactless craigslist ad, part coming of age story, "I Laugh to Keep from Crying" is a story about about the journey to self love, Daddy issues, medical crisis's, and Nun's who think "50 Shades Of Gray" is porn. It's a stream of consciences about a girl who doesn't know anything but is trying really hard. It's an ode to strong women, especially the head nun Sister Jackie. Props will be used, laughs will be had, and tears sometimes shed. Come hang out in the Nunnery!

Date: Wednesday May 31st at 9pm

Location: QED - A Place to Show And Tell

27-16 23rd Avenue
Astoria, NY 11105

Tickets: $7 at the door or online here: https://qedastoria.com/products/i-laugh-to-keep-from-crying

About The Artists:

Becca Beberaggi (Writer/Performer) is a NYC born and bred comedienne, writer, singer, and tiny human who has studied at The Stella Adler Studio, T. Schreiber Studio, HB Studios, The Peoples Improv Theatre and The Upright Citizens Brigade. She has appeared in various NYC theatrical productions such as The House Of Connelly (Essie, The ReGroup Theatre), Haram (Shareen, Strawberry One-Act Festival) and has had the pleasure of performing at Toshi's Living Room, The Metropolitan Room, The People's Improv Theatre, Ella Lounge, Leftfield, Broadway Comedy Club, and The Creek And The Cave, to name a few. Her writing has been featured on Elite Daily, XOJane, Paste Magazine, and QuntFront. She loves naps and is excited to share this new show with the world. Follow her on Twitter @beberagg

Laurel Andersen (Director) Is so excited to finally work with Becca on this wonderful piece. NYC directorial credits include Occupy Verona's 2016 summer season (Romeo and Juliet; R+J: Follow Romeo and R+ J: Stay with Juliet); Atalanta(Reading; Monday Theatre Company), The Taming(Reading; Monday Theatre Company), I'm Dreaming of a White Walker Christmas: A Winter is Coming...Tale (Occupy Verona, for the Theatre Throwdown with Brooklyn Actors' Troupe) and The Struggle is Real (Urban Waves @Open Hydrant Theatre Company). This June, she will direct A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of Barefoot Shakespeare's summer repertory season. For more shenanigans/info about Laurel the Actor, visit www.laurelandersen.com.