Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool

In this candid one-man show, Mike Birbiglia turns a series of health scares, medical tests, and small obsessions into an unexpectedly moving exploration of aging and mortality. He balances wry stand-up with intimate storytelling, roaming from the antiseptic absurdity of an overchlorinated YMCA pool to whimsical musings about "nature's pillows," finding humor and humanity in the mundane rituals that keep us afloat.

Birbiglia’s gentle self-deprecation and keen observational eye make the serious subjects approachable, inviting laughter even as he contemplates fear and acceptance. The result is a warm, thoughtful performance that blends comedy and poignancy, leaving the audience both amused and quietly reflective.