Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as well as exploring larger themes like race, politics, love and family.
Direction
Bo Burnham's in-the-round staging makes discomfort feel communal.
Writing
Carmichael's circular logic traps you in his beautiful anxiety.
Production
Minimalist set forces focus on every micro-expression.
Director
Bo Burnham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Burnham and Carmichael developed this during their early YouTube days together, explaining the seamless trust in the staging.
This 2017 special predicted the era of 'anxiety comedy' later perfected by Burnham's own Inside — Carmichael was doing confessional dread before it was trending.
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