About
Created by Claire Lochmueller | Origin: Chicago, USA
A one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling, stand-up, and theatre the audience is taken on an emotional roller coaster of navigating gender identity, substance abuse, and finding joy.
Performances
Content warnings: Described Performance and/or Storytelling, Assistive Listening Available, Mature Language, Mental Health
Sunday, June 21 — 6:00pm
Monday, June 22 — 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 23 — 8:30pm
Thursday, June 25 — 10:30pm
Saturday, June 27 — 9:30pm
Sunday, June 28 — 5:00pm
All performances take place at ODD Box as part of the Ottawa Fringe Festival (June 18–28, 2026).
Tickets
- Price: $14 + fees
- Buy tickets: ottawafringe.com/tickets
- Half-price tickets: available day-of at the festival box office for select performances
- Fringe Pin required for every ticket purchase ($5 single-year or $15 legacy reusable pin)
Show Page
Full details, artist bio, and content advisories: CRACKS: a one trans-woman dark comedy memoir on ottawafringe.com
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