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Betsy Ross Groundhog Day

Grace Lazarz, Patrick Burke, Claire Bronchick

Clown, Comedy, Interactive Experience, Theater

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BRGD is a historical fiction dramedy following Betsy Ross stuck in a time loop. Betsy is trapped in the prison of colonial America, perpetually locked into the year between making the American flag and her wedding night. This piece grapples with the divide between the real person and the national memory of Betsy. How does she face her cult of personality in the mirror day over day, year over year?

Punxsutawney Phil goes head to head with the Mother of our Country in a brawl for the ages.
Punxsutawney Phil goes head to head with Buff Betsy in a bareknuckle duel where scars are formed and stars and stripes are born.
Punxsutawney Phil goes head to head with ComedySportz Betsy in ill-fitting uniforms and a timer that just won’t QUIT!
Punxsutawney Phil goes head to head with Betsy Yas in “Never Have I Ever”, and someone leaves crying...
Punxsutawney Phil goes head to head with Truth Betsy in a wet t-shirt contest, and we promise you’ll get hard.

? Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me... ?
Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Black Box Theater

Dates: September 10, 2026 - September 20, 2026

September 10, 2026 9.00pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 12, 2026 3.45pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 20, 2026 1.45pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Patrick Burke (he/they) is a clown and teaching artist with an MFA from the Pig Iron School & University of the Arts. In Fringe years past (or is it future? Present? Who can keep track nowadays... ) Patrick’s been a part of My Life With Shmike (‘23), Misket (‘23), Thawing (‘24), Donner and Blitzen (‘25), Pennsylvania Semiconscious Liberation Army (‘25) and 5 Stagehands Fall Out of a Closet (‘25). When offstage, you can catch Patrick producing Cannonball Fest and keeping Netflix House standing (*tudum*). IG: @burkepatrickc

Claire Bronchick (they/he) is an artist currently in Philadelphia. Sometimes they are an actor, sometimes they are a designer, sometimes they are a puppeteer. This is his third show with Cannonball, including sold-out The Orgy (2025) and Blue Silk (2024). Claire Bronchick is also a historical educator and interpreter working at several historical sites in the Philadelphia area. They studied at L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq and Sarah Lawrence College.

Grace Lazarz (any pronouns) is a character actor/comedian & ensemble director, who recently earned their MFA in Devised Performance at the Pig Iron School/Rowan University. Since moving to Philly in 2023, Grace has performed in Bartok’s Monster (Pig Iron), understudied for Franklin’s Key (Pig Iron), received the Performance for Young Audiences Development Grant through Cannonball Festival as the director of G(r)een in the 2024 Fringe, and played a guest spot in Madcap & Busty (winner of 2024 Fringie for Best Cabaret/Nightlife). Grace’s show “5 Stagehands Fall Out of a Closet (the goose crisis)” had a sold out run in the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe. IG: @gracelazarz

  • Patrick Burke Deviser pcburke2017@gmail.com
  • Grace LazarzDeviserlazarzgrace@gmail.com
  • Claire Bronchickdevisercbronchick@gmail.com
  • Taylor BurgessSound Designertayloraburgess@gmail.com

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Violent Content

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn


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