“A thrilling and frenetic mental breakdown of a show.” —New York Times
Sad Boys in Harpy Land is a clown show about wanting to die. Confronting anguish through humor, self-proclaimed “experimental clown artist” Alex Tatarsky ushers audiences through the absurdist hellscape of their mind. Through a series of existential vignettes, they fuse the narrative bones of their own story onto those of equally tormented protagonists, drawing on sources including Goethe, Dante, and Seinfeld. A splintering coming-of-age story, Sad Boys challenges the idea of individual malady, embracing instead the messy maze of shared struggle.
Part of Out There 2026. Out There tickets are currently only available as part of a four-show series package. Package buyers get 15% off all tickets (30% for Walker members). Single tickets go on sale at a later date.
Accessibility, Sensory, and Content Notes
Content note: This performance contains nudity and explicit language.
Sensory note: This performance contains audience interaction and will potentially require standing for 30 minutes.
Live captions are planned for the Friday performance.
ASL interpretation is planned for the Friday performance.
Audio description services are planned for the Saturday performance.
For more information about accessibility, visit our Access page.
For questions on accessibility or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.
Before Your Visit
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Visiting the galleries? Enhance your experience by joining a public tour or with self-guided resources accessible for free on Bloomberg Connects.
Personal photography is permitted throughout the Walker and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, but please turn off the flash when visiting the galleries.
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