The New York Times calls Kaplan’s writing “quick witted, neatly written and unapologetically grandiose,” and the Village Voice calls her, “Hilarious.”

Written & performed by Cynthia Kaplan
Directed by Dani Davis
Co-starring Michael Hunter & Anthony Norman
Music Supervisor: Nate Patten
Sound Designer: Justin Brown
Music Director: Michael Hunter
Produced by Dani Davis & Cynthia Kaplan
Associate Producer: Georgia Monroe

“If you’re lucky, Kaplan will sing and play guitar, and then you’ll laugh until you can’t breathe.” – Time Out New York

Why are there no Jews in Whoville? What is a scold’s bridle? What is the song Delta Dawn really about? Why do men lie so much? Should we rethink Dr. Deborah Birx? Why is the Holy Ghost a ghost?

In this brand new work of comedy and music, your guide, Cindy (of Arc) will answer these and other pressing questions. She will take you through an abridged history of lying in such popular areas as religion, politics, sex, dogs, Nazis, and, of course, cannibalism. And there’s also that pesky problem men have with indomitable women to discuss. 

Think American Utopia but with expletives, a two man backup band, no David Byrne, and no Utopia. And no choreographer. And no money. And it’s a comedy. But otherwise, very similar.

“Cynthia Kaplan has always made me laugh. No small feat.” – Lewis Black

Cynthia Kaplan (Writer/Composer/Performer) is an NYC-based writer, musician, and actress, and the author of two acclaimed collections of comic essays, Why I’m Like This: True Stories (a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick and Booksense bestseller) and Leave the Building Quickly. Her band, The Cynthia Kaplan Ordeal, plays regularly in theaters and clubs throughout the country, her songs have won national and international comedy songwriting contests, and her videos have appeared in multiple comedy film festivals. She appears in and writes for theater, TV, and film, including the indie darlings Work, Pipe Dream (co-writer), Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, and Wild Nights With Emily. She is currently co-host/producer of the long-running Ruthless Comedy Hour in NYC. She has never appeared on Law & Order.

Dani Davis (Director) is an Emmy Award-winning writer, an Emmy-nominated director, choreographer, and a Tony-nominated Broadway Producer. Her Broadway & touring credits include The Lonesome West (Tony nom), Little Women – the Musical, Dreamworks’ Shrek the Musical, and Billy Elliot (Helen Hayes Award). She co-founded and produced Girl Starter (Discovery). She co-wrote with Grammy winner Jason Howland and directed Handel’s Messiah Rocks for PBS starring the Boston Pops (Sony Classical – 7 Emmy noms, 3 Emmys) and has directed musicals at regional theaters across the US. In addition to Cindy of Arc, Davis is  developing an immersive, interactive musical experience, Avalona, opening in late 2021. www.thedanidavis.com

“Cindy of Arc is amazing. The band is so hot. You are going to have a ball. Cynthia Kaplan is a genius.” – Comedian & author Judy Gold