Therapist Zero
Potrero Stage | 1695 18th St, San Francisco, CA
Event Details
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Therapist Zero is an unflinching, darkly funny solo performance about raising a brilliant but troubled daughter, and the endless revolving door of therapists who couldn’t help her. Written and performed by Leonard and directed by Ken Sonkin, the piece traces a decades-long journey through misdiagnoses, meltdowns, and moments of unexpected grace.
Along the way, Leonard reflects on his own chaotic childhood: smoking by 2nd grade, being left at home at age five for a family trip to Niagara Falls, and how that upbringing shaped the parent he became.
Following its San Francisco premiere, the show was selected as a Critics’ Pick by the San Francisco Chronicle, and resonated strongly with audiences, including parents, mental health professionals, and fellow artists, who praised its candid storytelling and emotional impact.
Audiences have hailed the piece as “funny, vulnerable, and captivating.” TheaterMania praises the show for its “…unflinching honesty, warmth, and wit;” and SFFringe calls Therapist Zero “…an absolute gem of a show! Leonard takes the audience on an unforgettable journey.”
Therapist Zero has played to sold-out houses off-Broadway, the San Francisco Fringe and the Brighton (UK) Fringe. The show has resonated deeply with both critics and audiences:
“This is a damn decent piece of theatre: Quietly funny. Deeply human. Unpretentious.” – FringeReview UK
“A powerful show worth experiencing.” – Discover Hollywood
“A performance that combines unflinching honesty, warmth, and wit.” – TheaterMania
“Leonard’s honesty, humor and refusal to offer easy answers remain compelling.” – Stage Raw
“Leonard’s exploration of the mental health industry’s absurdities is sharp and funny, but beneath the satire is the moving story of a father desperate to help his daughter however he can.” – Larchmont Buzz
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Cost: $30*
