Rachel Kaly’s Hospital Hour has found more time on the New York stage. The comedian’s autobiographical solo show will add nine performances between November 23 and December 20 at the Culture Club in Chelsea, producers announced Thursday.
Its subject is psychiatric treatment, rendered as comedy without much interest in reassuring the audience. Kaly has spoken openly about her experiences with mental illness; publicity for the production says she has been hospitalized more than 300 times for various psychological treatments. The show turns that history into jokes that can be uncomfortable as well as funny.
Chris Fleming directs, with Bob Odenkirk serving as executive producer. Before coming to New York, Hospital Hour played in Los Angeles, London and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Kaly’s television appearances include Late Night With Seth Meyers and Comedy Central.
The additional performances take place at the Culture Club, 530 West 27th Street. The nine dates fall between November 23 and December 20; the full schedule and tickets are available on the show’s website.
