Fall of the High School Valedictorian
Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:30 PM CDT • Suggested: $7.00
Description
20 years of depression in 60 minutes.
A multimedia solo show that looks at the American education system through the lens of the artist's mental illness. A raw, unflinching performance that uses storytelling, songs, pictures, and videos to shed light on an invisible disability.
Audiences have called it:
A multimedia solo show that looks at the American education system through the lens of the artist's mental illness. A raw, unflinching performance that uses storytelling, songs, pictures, and videos to shed light on an invisible disability.
Audiences have called it:
"a dark but very well crafted walk through a dimly lit, grungy, and pain-studded memory lane"
"a journey of pain and survival with a twist of humor and hope"
"radical honesty at its best"
Best Solo Show - 2026 Tucson Fringe
CONTENT WARNINGS: child sexual abuse, self-harm, suicide
Since speaking as Valedictorian at his High School commencement, Philip Simondet has spent a couple of decades converting his once limitless potential into opportunities missed. Luckily, he wrote this show before there was no potential left. He's an improviser, musician, podcaster, teacher, and writer... and still doesn't like himself.
PhilipSimondet.com
TireFires.com
Directed by Sarah Arnold-Simondet
Produced by JimJam Media
Doors Open 30 minutes before showtime.
- No need to print tickets, just give your name at the door.
- Please arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to showtime. Seats are guaranteed until that time. Tickets may be released for resale at that time, no refunds will be given.
Location
609 E Washington Ave Madison, WI 53703
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