published: 29 Jun 2025, 3 min read
when: 13 Jul 2025 | cost: $23.38 | address: 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States"Awake and Narcoleptic" is a show that combines characters, stand-up, and storytelling to delve into not only narcolepsy, but everything anyone with an invisible disability goes through from misdiagnosis, medication side-effects, misconceptions, and of course, falling asleep at the worst moments.
"Awake and Narcoleptic" is a one-woman show that offers a raw, funny, and poignant look at the life of comedian Sarah Albritton, who is living with narcolepsy. Developed and directed by Josh Sobel of FutureHome Productions, this show explores the challenges that come with living with a misunderstood and often stigmatized disability, including the frustration of seeking a proper diagnosis and the side effects of medication.
Through personal anecdotes, "up-and-comer to watch and admire" (Alex James, Lost in Theatreland) Sarah shares her journey of self-discovery and acceptance, including the ups and downs of coming to terms with her condition and the impact it has had on her relationships and daily life. Along the way, she uses her "whip-smart humor" (Diep Tran, Playbill) to bring light to the realities of living with narcolepsy, from falling asleep during important meetings to experiencing vivid and sometimes terrifying hypnagogic hallucinations.
Yet, "Awake and Narcoleptic" is much more than just a collection of funny stories. It is a call to action, a "tour de force" (Lost In Theatreland) shedding light on the misconceptions surrounding invisible disabilities and the stigma that often comes with them. Through her story, Sarah hopes to inspire greater understanding and acceptance of those living with disabilities and to encourage people to speak up and share their own experiences. With a mix of humor, honesty, and heart, this Edinburgh Fringe Playbill Pick "is constructed and told so well that it would be at home on a Netflix special or in a larger theatre" (Playbill), and promises to "educate, entertain, and enlighten all at once"(Lost in Theatreland).
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