Marsh Risings Presents:
Koorosh Ostowari’s
Grandma’s Million Dollar Scheme
A Comedy-Drama
In Person at the San Francisco Mainstage
Written & Performed by Koorosh Ostowari
Directed by David Ford
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Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance,
and additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.
December 11, 2024
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Ticket Information
Tickets: $15 – $25 General Seating sliding scale | $50 & $100 Reserved Seating
Online ticket sales close 2 hours before each performance,
and additional tickets may be available for purchase at the door.
70 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 18+
Please do not bring infants to the show
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About the Show
A 70 Minute action packed, sizzling hot, Comedy-Drama about a slick, get-rich-quick-scheme real estate guy who falls victim to a clever and charming grandma who has a million-dollar get-rich-quick scheme of her own.
Grandma’s Million Dollar Scheme 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, my experiences as a spiritual teacher there, and on my journey as a get-rich-quick-scheme real estate agent in my late twenties in San Francisco who falls victim to a grandma who has a million-dollar get-rich-quick scheme of her own. My intention in this performance is to humanize and raise awareness around the challenges we all face (being rich, poor, black, white, etc.), around greed, marginalization, and class, as well as to create a deeper empathy and understanding for the pain and suffering of many members of our society (which can also include ourselves) who have slipped and fallen through the cracks and often end up in jail, or various kinds of prisons of our own making.
Teaser
Artist Biography
My multiple identities are indivisible. At all times, I am all of the following: A contemporary painter, author, playwright, actor/solo performer, public speaker, certified somatic therapist and mindfulness teacher/coach, real estate entrepreneur in San Francisco, California, and certified naturalist and environmental advocate, engaging in the study of my local Marin County flora and fauna. In addition, I maintain my local beach on a daily basis and am a world traveler. I have been awarded the certificate of acknowledgement by the U.S. Congress and have been acknowledged by the California State legislature for my work as a leader of change in the San Francisco Bay Area.
My process and concepts as a multidisciplinary artist: My writings, paintings, and solo performances are responsive to the current societal norms, values, and socio-political context that need exploration, re-evaluation, and understanding. My creative work responds to space, place, time, and people, reflecting my belief that art and creative expression can be committed to interconnection and freedom. Ultimately my book, paintings, and journalistic-style theater performances 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, I use art to show me a potential path forward. I seek to understand what role art plays as a catalyst for change, and I invite you to do the same in your own unique and special way. We are all co-creators on a planet destined for change, and hopefully transformation for the good of all.
For more info about Koorosh and his work: kooroshostowari-art.com
Testimonials
” 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 once!” TC.
“Koorosh has profound depth and understanding of the human condition in all the ways he portrays his characters “ CR.