Therapist Zero

Saturday, September 12, 2026•7:00 PM

This acclaimed solo show is a raw, darkly comic journey through the chaos of parenting a brilliant but emotionally explosive daughter—and the endless revolving door of therapists who couldn’t help her. Told through sharply observed vignettes that swing between hilarious and heartbreaking, Therapist Zero blends humor with hard-earned insight as Leonard confronts his own unconventional childhood while trying, fiercely, to parent differently.

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About Athenaeum Theatre

This nonprofit center serves as a hub for culture and community in the Lakeview district, focusing on thought and the arts.story_potoo

2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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