Josh Glanc: Family Man
- Matthew D. Foster
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
Comedic brilliance with just enough extremity to jolt you upright in your seat. That is the energy Josh Glanc brings to “Family Man,” one of the quirkiest and most unexpectedly hilarious premieres of the year.
The show begins with cornball music and a tone that feels almost wholesome. Within minutes, that innocence fractures into something far stranger and far funnier. Glanc is fearless on the mic and with his sound cues, leaning into absurdity without ever apologizing for it. He does not wallow in sentiment or drag the audience into gloom. Instead, he builds a playground.
There is a clear nod to early children’s television programming, but warped for adults. Imagine Saturday morning cartoons rerouted through a mischievous mind. The silly songs and exaggerated characters remain, but the skits are no longer innocent. The comparison to Avenue Q is not misplaced, though Glanc’s sensibility is even more anarchic.
What makes “Family Man” land is Glanc’s ability to wrangle the audience. He escalates each segment with confidence, pushing the structure toward something almost metatheatrical. The show feels less like a solo performance and more like a solo room, with the crowd pulled directly into the chaos. Banter, camera loops, paper ripping, and rebellious physical bits stack on top of each other in a carefully orchestrated farce.
In the middle of the madness, there is a strange clarity. The comedy is bizarre, but it makes sense. Glanc explores the idea of being a man built on laughs, refusing to leave any subject untouched. By the time the evening ends with a group photo of the mess created, the audience feels complicit in the joy.
“Family Man” is a wild ride, full of belly laughs and tear streaked faces. A clever, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining night out.
Josh Glanc: Family Man
Starring Josh Glanc
Matthew is an award-winning playwright and actor! While he loves being on the stage and writing theatrical-thought-provoking-innovational plays, his passions follow him backstage as well! As a student studying business and consulting for entertainment at the School of Professional Studies, CUNY, BBA. Matthew is honored to work on this special showcase full of talent and hardworking individuals. He's selected previous theatrical experience includes Those Who Remained at La Mama E.T.C. (Producer, Props), BMCC CUNY (stage management and performance degree), The Lake (Playwright), and Earth (playwright). He is extremely grateful for the mentors and individuals, and organizations that have given him his resources and support to keep theatre alive. @matthew.d.foster
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