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Circumscribed: A True Tall Tale of One Father, Two Sons, and Thousands of Foreskins

Noam Osband/Lester W Productions

Comedy & Improv, Solo Show, Spoken Word & Storytelling, Theater

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Internationally-touring storyteller Noam Osband brings his new show, “Circumscribed: A True Tall Tale of One Father, Two Sons, and Thousands of Foreskins,” to Philly Fringe for its Philadelphia debut at Studio 34. It's a show about growing up with a father who was a mohel (Jewish ritual circumciser) who buried foreskins at home, failed efforts at finding paternal figures after his untimely death, and wrestling with circumcising his own kid. Weaving together family video, pictures, and audio recordings, this comedic storytelling is a perfect show about the loveable eccentrics we call family.


 


Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2025 New York Fringe


**** - Arts Fringe


**** - Edmonton Journal


 


 

Studio 34 is West Philly’s Fringe Hub and a mixed-use yoga/healing/arts spot all year round! Named for the trolley that stops out front, we host art, comedy, dance, drag, music, poetry, puppetry and theatre in our gallery, lounge, and studio spaces, as well as
holistic services, 30+ weekly classes, and a wide array of community happenings. Our 2025 Fringe roster features dozens of our favorite artists from all over Philly and around the country, ready to transcend the bounds of DIY performance. Come see one show and stay for the next, all under one roof on vibrant Baltimore Avenue.

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Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $20

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Studio 34
Dates: September 5, 2025 - September 28, 2025

September 5, 2025 9.00pm

4522 Baltimore Ave

General Admission: $20

PWYC Options

September 6, 2025 7.00pm

4522 Baltimore Ave

General Admission: $20

PWYC Options

September 27, 2025 9.00pm

4522 Baltimore Ave

General Admission: $20

PWYC Options

September 28, 2025 7.00pm

4522 Baltimore Ave

General Admission: $20

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Noam Osband (Writer/Performer) is a Philadelphia-based writer, performer, and producer. He has been performing at Fringe festivals around the world for over a decade with shows including Wikipedilove and A Night of Wikipedilove which both played at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Brother Love’s Good Time Gospel Hour, a sellout show at the Rogue Festival and Edmonton Fringe. He is also a musical comedian who has performed at festivals and venues such as The Kennedy Center, Laughingstock Fest and the New York Funny Song Fest. He is a street performer whose songs have millions of views on social media. When not performing, he is a film/radio producer and journalist who’s bylines include the BBC, The Atlantic, and the podcasts Freakonomics and Criminal. More info at www.noamosband.com


 

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Some stuff about the birds and the bees

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn


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