Clowns Like Me

In his deeply personal and universally resonant one-man show, seasoned actor and master storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. Like, lots of mental illness. Clowns Like Me fearlessly confronts the challenges of living with autism spectrum disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and depression, weaving a tale that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Through his journey, Scott uncovers a remarkable truth: the stage becomes his sanctuary, a place where, if only for a few hours, he can emerge from the shadows of his struggles into the spotlight of empowerment and self-expression. This unique and uplifting theatrical experience that promises not only to entertain but to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit. Clowns Like Me invites audiences to witness the transformative power of storytelling, where laughter and vulnerability collide to reveal the strength found in facing one’s fears. PERFORMER BIO: Scott Ehrenpreis (Story/Performer) earned a BFA in performance from Ohio University. Stage credits include his one-man show Clowns Like Me (Off-Broadway, Sarasota), Network, Smoke and Mirrors, and The Lehman Trilogy at Florida Studio Theatre, and Moon over Buffalo at The Player’s Theatre. He played Ben Silverman in The Sunshine Boys (multiple productions), The Front Page at Asolo Repertory Theatre, and several shows and play festivals at Theatre Odyssey. Television credits include South Beach Tow (TruTV), as CIA officer in Burn Notice (USA Network), and as Isaac Andrews in Anastasia Avenue (web series). Film credits include I Am a White Blood Cell, The Actor, and Mr. Smiller. Company Info: Lifeline Productions is a Sarasota, FL based 501c3 nonprofit that produces personal stories of those living with mental illness to create awareness, stimulate conversation, reduce stigmas, and foster hope and healing. Lifeline Productions utilizes theater, educational programs, and community outreach to foster awareness, understanding, and acceptance of mental health challenges. BAND MEMBERS: Starring Actor & Storyteller – Scott Ehrenpreis Written and Directed by Jason Cannon TICKETS Receive 15% off tickets for the ’26-’27 Arts Garage theatre season! Subscription includes 1 ticket to each performance: Behind The Lines: A 9/11 Story; November 8, 2026 at 7pm Letters Aloud: Thanks but No Thanks; December 6, 2026 at 7pm Straight Outta Florida – Throwing Shade on the Sunshine State; January 24, 2027 at 7pm Clowns Like Me; March 21, 2027 at 7pm THEATRE SUBSCRIPTION $128 per subscription