Stand-up comedy meets group therapy sessions at a new alt-comedy show at Dayton, Kentucky’s Commonwealth Comedy Club.
Hosted by comedian Shawn Braley, Stand Up Therapy is what happens when you blend laughter, psychology and some gentle emotional chaos. On Feb. 5, a group of comedians will take the stage at Commonwealth and perform short stand-up sets in front of a live audience and three licensed therapists.
After each set, the therapists will ask questions, offer insights and dig into whatever happens on stage.
“Part stand-up show, part therapy session, and part social experiment, Stand Up Therapy invites audiences to laugh, cringe, and maybe learn a little about themselves along the way,” reads an event description.
The comedian lineup includes Ran Barnaclo, Luke Capasso, Ossia Dwyer, Garrett Titlebaum and Karl Spaeth. The panel of therapists — Lindsay Jane, Lorena Shadwick and Sharee Allen — will round out the show with their clinical experience, observations and a willingness to play along.
Stand Up Therapy is free, but you will need to reserve a ticket. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5. No audience participation will be required.
Commonwealth Comedy Club, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton, Kentucky. More info: commonwealthcomedyclub.com.