Award-Winning Solo Show Therapist Zero Hits Hollywood Fringe After Sold-Out Runs in NY and SF
From Pixar Story Consultant to the Hollywood Stage: The Storytelling Craft of Brian Leonard.
If you are looking for a performance that combines “unflinching honesty, warmth, and wit,” then you cannot miss the Los Angeles premiere of Therapist Zero. This June, award-winning filmmaker and performer Brian Leonard brings his acclaimed solo show to the Hollywood Fringe Festival following successful, sold-out runs Off-Broadway and at the San Francisco Fringe Festival.
A Darkly Funny Look at Parenting and Neurodivergence
Therapist Zero is a raw and darkly humorous exploration of the challenges of raising a brilliant but troubled daughter. The play chronicles a decades-long journey through an endless revolving door of therapists, misdiagnoses, and the “meltdowns” that come with them.
The show has already garnered significant critical acclaim, winning the 2026 Brighton Fringe Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance Award. It was also named a “Critics’ Pick” by the San Francisco Chronicle, with audiences describing it as “funny, vulnerable, and captivating”.
About the Artist: From Pixar to the Stage
The show is written and performed by Brian Leonard, a veteran storyteller whose career spans stand-up comedy, television, and animation. Leonard’s impressive credits include: Writing and directing for major stars like Ellen DeGeneres, Jason Sudeikis, and Mindy Kaling. Story consulting for Pixar Animation. Acting roles in films such as Bottle Shock and TV series like Nash Bridges.
Leonard infuses the play with personal history, reflecting on his own chaotic childhood—including being left behind at Niagara Falls at age five—and how those experiences shaped his journey as a parent.
Directed by Award-Winner Ken Sonkin
The production is directed by Ken Sonkin, a seasoned director and actor with a deep history in regional theater, including the American Conservatory Theater and Berkeley Rep. Currently a professor at the University of San Francisco, Sonkin brings his extensive expertise in acting and directing to this intimate production.
Performance Details and Tickets
Don’t miss your chance to see the show SFFringe called “an absolute gem”. All performances take place at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Los Angeles at 6539 Santa Monica Boulevard, 90038.
Book your tickets through the Hollywood Fringe website or HERE.
