Dealbreaker
A one-woman show about herpes, heartbreak, and the death of the one-night stand.
About The Show
Part storytelling. Part comedy. 100% stigma-squashing.
Dealbreaker blends storytelling with comedy to share what it's like dating with herpes, handling disclosure, and finding a path to healing. It's for anyone who's ever feared they might die alone because of herpes — or anything else. The show asks: how do we learn to accept ourselves when it feels like no one else does?
Directed by Francesca Sobrer. Creative consultation by Lisa Burton.
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Upcoming Performances
Catch a Show
Sept 19 & 20, 2026
Rochester Fringe Festival
Sat 9/19 at 4:00pm, Sun 9/20 at 3:30pm. 18 and over.
Tickets →Sept 19
Sept 24 & 26, 2026
Elgin Fringe Festival
Wed 9/24 at 7:30pm, Fri 9/26 at 9:00pm. Rated R — adult language, sexual content.
Tickets →Sept 24
Oct 17, 2026
Not Alone Anymore: Asian American Solo Show Festival
Presented as part of this Chicago solo-show festival lineup.
Tickets →Oct 17
Past Performances
Where it's played
Sold Out
Feb 14 & 15, 2026
Solo Sunday
Feb 14
March 21, 2026
Something Positive for Positive People (SPFPP) Herpes Stigma Expo
Mar 21
Sold Out
March 22, 2026
The Stonewall Inn
Mar 22
Sold Out
April 26, 2026 · 3pm & 5pm
The Den Theatre
Apr 26
May 2026
EVOLUTION AAPI Arts Festival
May
May 2026
Northwestern University Human Sexuality Class
May
July 18 & 19, 2026
Harrisburg Fringe Festival
Jul 18