A raw, darkly funny solo performance by Brian Leonard
Directed by Ken Sonkin

Following sold-out performances at the San Francisco Fringe and a limited Off-Broadway run, Therapist Zero comes to Chicago—Leonard’s hometown.

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.

Directed with clarity and compassion by Ken Sonkin, the show balances unflinching honesty with unexpected warmth and wit. At its core, Therapist Zero asks: What do you do when nothing works—and how do you keep showing up anyway?

By turns funny, vulnerable, and deeply human, Therapist Zero is a story of generational echo, fierce persistence, and the slow, imperfect path toward healing—one family, and one therapist, at a time.

What audiences and critics are saying:

“An absolute gem of a show—thought-provoking, moving, and unforgettable.”
“A hilarious, beautifully told, poignant look at trying not to repeat your parents’ mistakes while raising an extraordinary child.”
“THERAPIST ZERO starts off with a bang and keeps soaring upwards.”
“Such a well-written and brave performance.”