Josh Kornbluth will perform his latest solo show, "Citizen Brain," in Ben's beautiful backyard in Lafayette, California, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 4 p.m. This event, and access to the backyard, will be totally outdoors.

At the Global Brain Health Institute, Josh immersed himself in the study of brain disease and wondered if our society was suffering from political dementia. The discovery of the empathy circuit in the brain might be the cure. Can a neurotic storyteller, who flunked every science class in college, spark a science-based revolution of empathy?

Written by Josh Kornbluth, in collaboration with Aaron Loeb, Casey Stangl & David Dower

Directed by Casey Stangl & David Dower

Runtime: 70 minutes.

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Showtime is 4 p.m. -- but feel free to arrive an hour early to chat, drink, and nosh!

The show will run 70 minutes; we'll hang out afterwards, too.

Just four minutes' walk from the Lafayette BART station -- but please note that BART will be running on a 10-minute delay that day.

Parking: Please be careful not to block the street or neighbors' driveways. Easiest options are the BART parking lot or along Nordstrom Road (100 yards past Ben's house).

Performance area is wheelchair accessible -- though restroom access would be an issue, due to stairs and tight spaces.

Service animals only, please.

Snacks, beverages, and seating will be provided.

Questions? Write to Josh at josh@joshkornbluth.com.

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Some reviews:

"...an engaging story...told in his inimitable humorous, intelligent and forthright style."
- Emily Mendel | Berkeleyside

"Citizen Brain succeeds most effectively in its complete and utter honesty...masterful storytelling...transcendent."
- Caitlin Keller | The Daily Californian

"Kornbluth at his best...a winner...perfectly prescient, well crafted"
- Steve Murray | Broadway World

"captivating... warmly universal...intensely personal"
- Chad Jones | TheatreDogs

"Don’t miss it! He’s a magical, medical marvel—full of heart and soul."
- Barry David Horwitz | Theatrius