Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief

About This Event

Experience Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief on Thursday, February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Gordon Gamm Theater in Boulder. This transformative theatrical performance blends comedy, storytelling, and spoken word poetry to explore the profound human experiences of fear, grief, and acceptance. Featuring Boulder performers Katie Mason (Poet Laureate and psychotherapist), Elaina McMillan (hypnotist, belief coach, and comic), and Andrea Sodergren (creator of Moms Unhinged), this 90-minute show tackles difficult topics, including addiction, Alzheimer’s, loss, chronic illness, divorce, and empty nesting with both humor and heart. Audiences describe the performance as moving, raw, and cathartic—honoring life’s challenges while maintaining connection, meaning, and love. The show creates a shared space for healing, treating fear and grief as sacred rites of passage rather than emotions to avoid. Perfect for adults seeking authentic storytelling that acknowledges life’s complexities while inspiring hope, resilience, and compassion. This intimate Boulder theater experience encourages audiences to embrace their own truth through vulnerable, grounded performances. $37.95. Ages 18+.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, February 13, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: Gordon Gamm Theater, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302
• Performers: Katie Mason, Elaina McMillan, Andrea Sodergren
• Format: Comedy, storytelling, spoken word poetry
• Age: 18+ over
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Tickets: $37.95 (member discounts available)

Topics Addressed:

• Addiction and recovery
• Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Loss and bereavement
• Chronic illness
• Divorce and relationships
• Empty nesting
• Mental health
• Healing and resilience

About The Performers:

Katie Mason infuses soul and depth into every performance as a Boulder Poet Laureate and psychotherapist. Her courageous openness to grief creates space for audiences to explore their own truth with grounded, authentic presence committed to spiritual and personal growth.

Elaina McMillan brings an optimistic heart to difficult topics as a hypnotist, belief coach, and comic, navigating her mother’s Alzheimer’s, her son’s fentanyl addiction, and chronic illness. Her journey demonstrates that trusting one can embrace all of life while keeping an open, sweet heart.

Andrea Sodergren, creator of the successful Moms Unhinged stand-up show, balances her powerhouse drive with newfound vulnerability. This performance helps her practice softness as she processes her late father’s memory, post-divorce dating, and empty nesting.

Audience Testimonials:

• “One of the most moving emotionally I have ever experienced”
• “Laughter, joy, and tears… engaging, real, and raw”
• “Not a dry eye in the room”
• “Beautiful moments… greatness in writing, character, and humility”

Perfect For:

• Adults seeking meaningful theater
• Those processing grief or loss
• Fans of storytelling and spoken word
• Comedy lovers who appreciate depth
• Mental health advocates
• Caregivers and family members
• Anyone navigating life transitions

Tickets: thedairy.org/life021326 | 303-444-7328