Cracks

CRACKS

Written and Performed by Claire Lochmueller

Directed by David Resnick

Claire Lochmueller presents CRACKS, a one-trans-woman dark comedy memoir about growing up in the Catholic Church and a JROTC military high school and the pervasive ways those places affect a trans identity. CRACKS is as vulnerable as it is funny. Through a hybrid of storytelling, stand-up, and theatre the audience is taken on an emotional roller coaster of navigating gender identity, substance abuse, and finding joy. Come see how her two lives, through laughter and tears, became one trans identity.

"It’s worth witnessing. In fact, it’s one of the most accomplished Fringe pieces I’ve seen in a few years. Claire Lochmueller has created a beautiful, effective story that allows the audience a better understanding of the trans experience... If you’re going to catch one solo show in this year’s festival, this is it."

-Forget the Box (Montreal's Most In-Depth Arts Magazine)

Accolades:

Winner – Storytelling Award: Montreal Fringe 2025

Nominee – Most Promising English Text: Montreal Fringe 2025

Winner – Artist's Choice Award: PortFringe 2025

Winner – Critic's Choice Achievement in Performance: PortFringe 2025

Winner – Critic's Choice Achievement in Writing: PortFringe 2025

Production History:

Cincinnati Fringe 2024

Annoyance Theater 2025

Richmond Fringe 2025

Montreal Fringe 2025

PortFringe 2025

Elgin Fringe 2025