Erika MacDonald

Excited for Solo Curious, my first event at Playhouse. Tonight!

But right now? Just enjoying the perfect weather, full shade, moment of quiet before the excitement begins.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The two new Resident Artists at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park have been announced!

Erika MacDonald, award-winning solo performer of five-star shows such as Tea TIME (headliner Modern Works Festival, Urbanite Theatre) and The Barn Identity ("Best of Fest" - Tampa Fringe Festival), will be at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park on Monday giving a talk on solo show creation, called:

SOLO CURIOUS
a 90-minute talk with Erika MacDonald
Playhouse in the Park
Monday 9/28
7:00-8:30pm

More info below. Register here:
https://cincyplay.com/tickets/upcoming-public-events

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SOLO CURIOUS
A Low-Stakes, High Reward 90 min talk about Solo Show Creation

What is a solo show anyway? Wait, do I want to make one? Hm.

• Are you tired of waiting around to get cast in other people’s projects?
• Do you love performing, but you don’t like or respect the roles you are being offered?
• Wondering if solo performance is for you?
• Wondering how to begin?

Whether you see yourself as a playwright, an actor, a director, a producer, a designer, or all (or none!) of the above, if you are a human you can make a solo show. But do you want to? And how do you start? Are there rules? WHAT EVEN IS A SOLO SHOW!?

Bring all your questions. Let’s talk about it.

Erika MacDonald, award-winning American solo performer and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Resident Artist, has been creating and presenting original work on stages across North America since 2004. She says, “I’ve made all the mistakes, and I know what it takes.”

This is not a lecture on writing technique. This is also not an acting class. Erika will share about her process and then be wide open for all questions on everything you’ve ever wondered about solo performance but have been too afraid to ask!

This 90-minute session is a low-stakes, high-reward chance to sit in a room full of curious people, and spy into one artist’s journey into solo performance. You will walk away empowered to take the next step on your own journey IF YOU SO CHOOSE and ON YOUR OWN TERMS.

Because that’s what solo performance is all about: Owning your voice. And choosing when and how to share it with the world.

Get curious. Sign up.
Limited spots available.

Was it just a dream? A "coffee dream ballet" perhaps?

A few photos from this past weekend's glorious performances of Erika MacDonald's solo show Tea TIME at the incredible Urbanite Theatre in Sarasota, FL.

Florida, definitely try to get tickets to the rest of Urbanite's Modern Works Festival events this week. Or, as Urbanite says: "Get some f*cking culture!"

New England, Tea TIME is coming your way next month at another ultra-hip theater venue! The Foundry Oct. 24, 2026, in West Stockbridge, MA. See you there!



Photo credit: Alisha Tyler-Lohr

Wow! Such a beautifully-written, thoughtful and perceptive review of Tea TIME! Truly honored to be so welcomed into this vibrant Sarasota theatre community.

Tea TIME Urbanite Theatre Review: One Kettle, Several Feelings and a Tiny Existential Crisis - Family Beautiful Tea TIME Urbanite Theatre review explores Erika MacDonald’s funny, poignant Modern Works Festival play about depression, connection and hope.

Erika is so excited! Tea TIME opens tonight in Sarasota at Urbanite Theatre!

NOW PLAYING: September 17-20, 2026

Tea TIME is the 2026 headlining production of Urbanite Theatre's Modern Works Festival - A Celebration of New Works and Female Theatremakers

Erika is on her way to Savoy to perform her latest award-winning solo show, fresh from a 5-star run all across Canada.

Orlando press have rolled out the red carpet for Tea TIME at Out Fest!

Shows today and tomorrow:
Sat 9/12 3pm
Sun 9/13 8:15pm
Starlight Room at SAVOY

Ticket link in comments… or just show up! 🏳️‍🌈

They’re here, they’re q***r, get used to it.