Koorosh Ostowari’s
Grandma’s Million-Dollar Scheme:
A Comedy-Drama
The Marsh San Francisco Mainstage
July 12 – August 23, 2025
Saturdays at 8pm
Written & Performed by Koorosh Ostowari
Directed by David Ford
Ticket Information
Tickets: $25 – $35 General Seating | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating
70 minutes | No intermission | Ages 16+
(Please do not bring infants to the show)
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Show Description
Grandma’s Million Dollar Scheme is a Comedy-Drama solo performance, based on a mostly true story, with a few fictional moments, that tells a story about race, class, greed, and our criminal justice system which has so many loopholes for white-collar criminals who never end up doing time. I draw on my interactions with my students at the local jail, and my experiences as a spiritual teacher there for 10 years, and on my journey as a Get-Rich quick real estate agent in my late twenties in San Francisco who falls victim to a grandma who has a clever scheme of her own.
Artist Bio
Koorosh Ostowari’s multiple identities are indivisible. At all times, he’s the following: A playwright, actor/solo performer, contemporary painter, author, public speaker, a real estate entrepreneur in San Francisco, California, and certified naturalist and environmental advocate, engaging in the study of local Marin County flora and fauna, including birds. He has been awarded the certificate of acknowledgement by the U.S. Congress and has been acknowledged by the California State legislature for his work as a leader of change in the San Francisco Bay Area.
His process and concepts as a multidisciplinary artist: Koorosh’s solo performances, writings and paintings are responsive to the current societal norms, values, and socio-political context that need exploration, re-evaluation, and understanding. His creative work responds to space, place, time, and people, reflecting his belief that art and creative expression can be committed to interconnection and freedom. Ultimately his journalistic-style theater performances, book, paintings, reflect a visual representation of human potential, connection, inclusion, and compassion. In times of divisiveness, mindless consumerism, rampant greed, racism, climate change, and mental health crisis, he uses art to show us a potential path forward. He seeks to understand what role art plays as a catalyst for change, and he invites you to do the same in your own unique and special way. He strongly believes that we are all co-creators on a planet destined for change, and hopefully transformation for the good of all.
Media & Reviews
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Audience Reviews:
” A very Engaging Experience” T. ” Amazing” M. ” Transformative” S. ” Deep yet hilarious” S. ” How phenomenal it was to see how you played multiple characters and yet kept the experience so entertaining and engaging” J. ” So Impressive”, Your talent and ability to engage the audience and have fun along the way was a very enriching experience” S. ” A world class show” R. ” A reality check on our current state, but with humor” C, ” A joy from start to finish” M, “Wise and Funny” C, “Eye opening “ DJ, The entire show was like a woven tapestry of stories , humor, the immigrant story, and our justice system” M, “So well done that I couldn’t stop reflecting on my own immigrant story” E, “ Such an engaging storytelling…the 75 Minutes flew by!” A, “ A one man Marvel! More please!” AJ. “Both humor and a great story just flowed seamlessly” CP. “ I didn’t want the show to end!” JG. “Don’t miss Koorosh Ostowari! Personal issues and great comedy all at “ TC. “The 70-minute monologue provides the audience a humor-filled look at societal struggles” SZ. With poetry, dance, and a whole host of superbly-acted characters Ostowari inhabits, this is a show like no other that will leave you thinking about how society actually works. Not to mention the real estate shenanigans that take place behind the scenes. I loved every minute! Koorosh Ostowari is a powerhouse!” MZ
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