In I’m a Businessman, Man, Abbey is on a quest to become the ultimate businessman. She just has to change a few things about herself, but how hard can it be? Blending comedy, clown, and storytelling, Abbey explores what happens when we lose ourselves to the whims of a society fueled by individualism, competition, and a pervasive feeling of never-enough-ness.

A humorous, heartfelt, and thought-provoking solo show that may make you want to quit your job, or at least call in sick on Thursday.

Writer & performer: Abbey Glover

Director: Joyful Raven

Dramaturgy: Joyful Raven, Christina Lewis, Haley McGee

Abbey Glover is a San Francisco-based writer and performer whose work explores themes of self-expression and vulnerability with wry insight that “wouldn’t be out of place in either a Greta Gerwig film or a Peanuts comic strip” (The Scotsman). Her first solo show Abbey’s Box premiered at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, earning multiple 4- and 5-star reviews from publications such as The Scotsman and Broadway World.

photo credit: Jenell Del Cid

Openers

October 21st: Carmen Aguilar y Wedge (Whoopsie) is an award-winning Mexa designer, artist, and physical theater maker. In 2024, she premiered her first solo show, Help Wanted, winning Best New Flop, and in 2026 took home the Audience Choice Award for Gra at the Montreal Clown Festival. A founding member of the bouffon ensemble Filthy Habits, Carmen trains, teaches, and performs internationally, and can be seen with Church of Clown and Fou Fou Ha in her hometown of San Francisco.

Making art in San Francisco is expensive AF and everyone that is part of this production is getting paid (except my husband) but definitely deserves to get paid more! If you are able to give beyond the ticket price you purchased, we would be so grateful for your additional support. All donations will be distributed to members of the performance & production team. KEEP ART ALIVE. Link to Venmo here.

Special thanks to: Andrew Evans & The Magic Patio, Oliver on lights & sound, Joyful Raven, Stephanie Weisman & The Marsh, Christina Lewis, Haley McGee, & all my friends, family, fellow artists, and past audience members who have supported this production/journey and spread the word. Poster photo credit: Cynthia Smalley.