Ready to Die?

Comedian Alison Zeidman has 1 Emmy nomination, 1 Writer’s Guild Award, and not just 1 but 2 dead parents. And she’s only in her 30s – pretty impressive! Only around 3% of the U.S. population has lost both parents by their mid-30s, and in Alison’s family’s case it’s even more unique, because both of her parents were relatively young when they died.

So Alison looks at her family history and she thinks… “Uh oh.” She needs to start getting her affairs in order, like, yesterday. And so do you. Because here’s a shocking statistic: 100% of everyone is going to die. And not talking about death is ruining our lives.

So to bring awareness to these issues, Alison shares stories from her experiences with not doing enough end-of-life planning with her parents; walks you through a comedic end-of-life planning 101; and gets her own affairs in order live on stage during the show.

Directed by Ryan Cunningham. Show run time is approximately 1 hour (7:00pm – 8:15pm) and is suitable for those age 18+.

Followed by… DIY End-of-Life Planning Paperwork Party

Keep the fun going directly after the show with a Paperwork Party led by Melanie Wilson of Life and Soul LLC. You just laughed about death; now, let’s make sure your loved ones aren’t left crying over unfiled paperwork.

This workshop is designed to demystify end-of-life planning by replacing endless legal documents with real talk to understand things like healthcare proxies, wills, and powers of attorney. We’ll begin your plans together and you’ll take home an Emergency Contact & Final Wishes document. We’re all in this together—leave the “morbid” at the door and leave with peace of mind.

Alison Zeidman (writer/performer) is an Emmy-nominated and WGA Award winning writer and comedian who got her start doing stand-up in Philadelphia and NYC. Her comedy is frequently described as “smart,” but maybe it’s just the glasses. Alison has written for the TV shows Archer, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and Adam Ruins Everything, and her humor writing and essays have appeared in the New York Times and The Daily Beast.

Ryan Cunningham (director) is a queer writer/director and Emmy & Peabody award-winning producer in film, television, and theater. Directing credits: Samantha Bee presents Wits End (NYCF, SXSW), Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming Presents a Queer Comedy Extravaganza! (Showtime), Ilana Glazer: The Planet is Burning (Amazon), Expecting Amy (HBO Max) TV producing credits: Broad City (Comedy Central), Search Party (TBS/HBO Max), Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central), The Last O.G. (TBS), and Ziwe (Showtime).

Melanie Wilson helps people navigate death with clarity instead of chaos. As founder of Life and Soul LLC, she guides clients through both planning ahead and navigating loss—creating comprehensive end-of-life plans and managing the overwhelming tasks after a death: estates, belongings, and details no one should handle alone. As a certified Life Cycle Celebrant and trained After Loss Professional based in NJ/NY, Melanie creates community and space for grief through personalized memorial ceremonies and Death of the Party, her event series where planners and grievers build death literacy together in creative, supportive environments.

TICKETS (Ages 18+ only)
Includes both comedy show and DIY Paperwork Party.

• $40/General Admission
• $38/Seniors (Age 65 & Up)
• $38/Student with ID
• $35/Members

Advance registration is encouraged. Though not guaranteed, any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.