As part of the United Solo Festival and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
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The Stupid Economy is a one-woman tour de force where Chrissy Hogue Bartels embodies seven distinct characters, navigating the raw, unfiltered truths of the 2008 economic crash. With humor, heart, and razor-sharp wit, this Pulitzer Prize-nominated piece captures the voices of those most affected – bringing light to the humanity behind the headlines.
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Chrissy Hogue Bartels brings over two decades of acting experience to The Stupid Economy. With extensive training from The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Second City, and The Acting Studio Chicago, Chrissy masterfully brings each character to life with depth, nuance, and authenticity.
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Chrissy Hogue Bartels is an award-winning actor, writer, and creator with a career spanning stage, film, and television. Known for her transformative performances, she captivates audiences with her versatility, humor, and emotional depth.
Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, The Stupid Economy, sold out Theatre Row in New York City’s Off-Broadway district and earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination.
Robert Lynn is an award-winning playwright whose comedy The ReGifters won the New American Comedy Festival and is published by Heuer Publishing, along with With Friends Like These. His one-woman show The Stupid Economy was featured at the United Solo Artists Festival on Theatre Row in New York.
Palindrome Love won the Short & Sweet Sydney Festival and was performed in Washington DC, Chicago, and at
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