SAM KISSAJUKIAN 300 PAINTINGS

SYNOPSIS

In 2021, Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian decided to quit standup, rent an abandoned cake factory, and become a painter. Over the course of a six-month manic episode, he created 300 large-scale paintings, unknowingly documenting his mental state through the process. In this hilarious, fascinating, and wildly original show, Kissajukian brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity.

Following its celebrated run at the Vineyard Theatre this fall, the show returns with a curated exhibition of Sam’s acclaimed artwork in Vineyard Theatre’s lobby spaces, which audiences are invited to tour before and after the show..
 

Presented in association with Sally Horchow and Matt Ross.

 
 

“A TRIUMPH!
A visceral, funny, and deeply moving testament to resilience and the transformative power of art.”

– Suzanna Bowling, Times Square Chronicles

“300 PAINTINGS IS A WHISTLE-STOP ART TOUR
enfolded in a stand-up comedy routine.”
– Rhoda Feng, The New York Times

“THIS IS GENIUS!

What Kissajukian shows us is something refreshingly creative and unusually original – much like himself and the art he makes. Perhaps it takes an unconventional mind to put a mirror up to not only the artist’s internal monologue, but the shared experience of humanity. 300 Paintings is A MUST CATCH THIS SEASON. It will charm you, move you, and encourage you to question the status quo and leap into the beautiful abyss of the unexpected.”
– Brittany Crowell, The Front Row Center

“UTTERLY ENGROSSING!
A wildly imaginative act of introspection that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is FLAT OUT FUNNY.”
– Adrian Dimanlig, Interludes

“CAPTIVATINGLY MANIC MAGNIFICENCE!
Brushed with genius. Words like ‘fascinating’ and ‘hypnotic’ don’t come close to the spellbinding wonder we are invited into. Dazzlingly authentic delivery guaranteed to
wildly entertain and hypnotize all.”
– Steven Ross, Front Mezz Junkies

“AN EVENING OF LAUGHS!
Like an Aussie Mike Birbiglia. Theatergoers won’t be disappointed.”
– David Barbour, Lighting and Sound America

“Part autobiography, part art history lecture, part psycho-therapy session, part stand-up comedy routine, and FULLY BRILLIANT, REVEALING, ENGAGING, AND FUNNY!”
– Deb Miller, DC Theater Arts

“WHIP-SMART HUMOR!
300 Paintings dives into the necessity, and limits, of creativity through the best and most perilous moments of life.”
– Beatrice Onions, New York Theatre Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“The synergy between Kissajukian’s art and comedy is artistically and intellectually intoxicating.”
– ArtsHub

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Brilliant and hilarious!”
– FringeFeed, 2024

“A funny and fascinating study of the mysteries of the mind!”  
– The Guardian

“A whimsical delight!”
– The New York Times
 
 

Running Time: 80 minutes

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