About the Artist

Melo Acevedo (CRABMAN) is a theater clown and improviser of mixed Dominican and Puerto Rican descent. His original productions include The Heart of Circinus, a silent clown duo, and CRABMAN, winner of the Crowd Work Award at 2026 Freaky Weeky Fest and the Audience Choice “Fringe AF” Award at the 2026 Denver Fringe Festival. He was a founding member of An Improvised Musical on Broadway, and the tenth member of legendary improv team Diet Milk. He can also be seen performing live as an ensemble member at Games Done Quick (GDQ) events. His training includes Ecole Philippe Gaulier, UCB, The Idiot Workshop, and Chaos Bloom Theater.

Ari White (FDA) is an improviser and clown based in Denver, Colorado. They spend their time running a community art club, perform and stage for Colorado's Elusive Ingredient: A Rocky Horror Shadowcast, and play with Afternoon Baby at Chaos Bloom Theater. With a passion for experimental and independent theater, they are visiting Philadelphia full of delight, excitement, and a plethora of bleeps to give!

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

Suggestive body horror

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn