An American (NOT) in Paris

About

An OCD, ADHD, Gluten Free, Gen Z, One Woman, Musical Comedy! Through stand up, musical comedy, and storytelling, Liv Rocklin (Second City Chicago, Broadway Comedy Club) takes you through her experience of a morbidly overachieving American Gen-Zer losing control of her plans, body, and youth for the first time in Paris, France, while living out her Lizzie McGuire moment… or as the French say… moment. In the style of Rachel Bloom and Bo Burnham, the show explores Liv’s obsession with control and the innermost workings of her fraying brain through 7 songs, 6 languages, and 5 undiagnosed conditions (she’s got Bingo!). In a final showdown to keep control, she tries to win study abroad, Weight Watchers, and therapy but loses it all over a glass of wine spiked with Benadryl on an American Airlines flight home. An American (NOT) in Paris (Best of Fringe Orlando 2025, Funniest of Fringe Pittsburgh 2026, Critic's Choice for Writing and Performance Portland Fringe 2026, sold out Off Broadway run at 59E59 Theaters 2026) portrays the experience of loneliness, the inimitability of youth, and the reality check of growing up in a relatable, heartfelt, and ultimately laughter and smile inspiring way. You’ll leave hating Americans and Gen Z a little less (no promises, I guess). By the end, you’ll be wondering if she’s Britney Spears, Princess Diana, Taylor Swift, or just poorly adjusted. C’est La Vie! Content Awareness: Swearing, body image.