When schizophrenia and alcoholism collide in one Japanese family, comedy becomes her superpower--and ticket to freedom!
In her autobiographical dramedy show, Pretty Beast, Kazu revisits the past in order to reclaim her present as an in-demand, LA-based comedian and storyteller.
At turns devastating and devastatingly funny, Pretty Beast takes on family dysfunction, mental illness, societal sexism, and what it means to discover your own superpowers while there’s still enough time to use them for good.
“Best of the Fest” at Crazy Woke Asians Solo Fest in 2019
“Hottest Selling Show” at Vancouver Fringe in 2019
“Stand-Up Acts Out” Jenny Award at Winnipeg Fringe in 2022
“Pretty Beast signals a bold and important new voice in comedy and theatre.” -The Georgia Straight
"The mastermind of the one-woman show" -Winnipeg Free Press
For more info: www.kazukusano.com
Written & Performed by Kazu Kusano
Director: Jane Morris
Writing Coach: Bhama Roget
Music: Jon Steinmeier
Videographer: Chase Pajittles
Editor: Jeremy Mattheis
Design: Caroline Park
Costume: Yuko Koresawa