Feeling Afraid As if Something Terrible is Going to Happen

Feeling Afraid As if Something Terrible is Going to Happen is a darkly comedic one-man show written by Marcelo Dos Santos and directed by Matthew Xia. The production follows a permanently single, professionally neurotic stand-up comedian who, after years of swiping through dating apps, finally meets Mr. Right—and then proceeds to do everything wrong. With razor‑sharp wit, the show dissects the anxieties of modern life, delving into fear of intimacy, vulnerability, and the patterns of self‑sabotage. This intimate performance at Studio Theatre offers a probing, laugh‑out‑loud look at the terror of getting what you think you want.

When: June 4 – July 12, 2026. Specific showtimes listed: Sunday, July 5 at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 PM; Friday, July 10 at 8:00 PM; Saturday, July 11 at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Sunday, July 12 at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Showtimes: Additional performances are likely available during the run; check Studio Theatre’s full schedule.

Tickets: $40 with promo code MENEITHER40, available May 22–25 only. Day‑of tickets may occasionally become available; call the Box Office at 202.332.3300 to check.

Venue: Studio Theatre.

Accessibility: Most of the theatre seats require the use of stairs. For more information, please visit the Accessibility page or contact the Box Office for help with seat selection.

Note: The promo code discount is only valid during the specified four‑day window.