Optimistic Personality Disorder

Date and Time

• Friday, Apr 24, 2026  7pm - 8:30pm

Location

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Details

If a TED Talk and a tequila shot had a baby, it would be this show!

What do you get when you mix a stand-up comic, a master storyteller, and a woman who’s been through some things?

Optimistic Personality Disorder is a hilariously healing comedy show that blends live comedy, theatrical storytelling, and real-life wisdom into a night you’ll never forget. It’s the kind of live performance that proves laughter really is the best therapy (no co-pay required).

From cringe-worthy parenting moments to wildly inappropriate dating stories, Merit Kahn turns 50 years of life into a comedy cocktail of real talk, raw emotion, and razor-sharp wit. This is feel-good, funny-as-hell stand-up meets theater- a smart, relatable comedy night perfect for anyone who’s survived… well, anything.

You’ll laugh. You might cry. You’ll definitely leave feeling better about your own life.

It’s part stand-up, part theater, part TED Talk... all heart.

🎭 Grab your girlfriends, your grown-up kids, your main squeeze, or come solo and meet your new favorite people. Whether you’re looking for a memorable girls night out, a unique live comedy experience, or just something uplifting and fun to do, this is the show.

BONUS: But wait… there’s more…

When you buy a ticket to the show, you also get a FREE seat in Merit’s virtual comedy class, “How to Think Like a Comedian” (normally $50). It’s designed for real life, not the stage. It’s for anyone who wants to think funnier and see the humor in everyday life. Use it yourself, gift it to someone else, or save it for a day when you need a reset. You choose the date, it is a live virtual program Merit repeats every month.

So for a $30 ticket, you get the show AND the $50 class. You’re welcome. Easy decision.

Limited VIP Tickets available for $40...you get a little extra bonus gift and the best seats in the house!

SPECIAL EVENT:
After the show, Merit Kahn, your resident playwright, producer, and performer triple threat, will host an open “Ask Anything” session. Curious about the show? Her creative process? Her life choices? Nothing’s off-limits in this bonus behind-the-scenes moment.

See more about the show and audience raves at: OPDshow.com

This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.