Sardines (a comedy about death)
September 30 – November 16, 2025
Written and performed by Chris Grace
Directed by Eric Michaud
The Maso Studio at The Huntington Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115
Access to The Maso Studio is via the main entrance of The Huntington Theatre.
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Approximate Run Time: One hour, no intermission.
Content Advisories: Click here for a content advisory that addresses thematic elements.
Notable Dates:
Opening Night: Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00 pm
ASL: Friday, November 7th at 7:30 pm →
Open Caption: Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 pm →
Synopsis:
Fresh from a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sardines explores – with tremendous grace and humanity – the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna’s song is called ‘Don’t Stop the Music’, why does the music… stop? Find out in this deliciously authentic, insightful, and laugh–out–loud show created and performed by actor-comedian Chris Grace (TV’s Superstore, Dropout’s Chris Grace: as Scarlett Johansson).
“Superb and funny! Sardines is an artful blend of the personal and the universal!”
– The Boston Globe
“Chris Grace is wholly and likable uninhibited!”
– The Boston Globe
“An extraordinary show and extraordinarily funny! Chris Grace is incredible!”
– Jared Bowen, GBH
“Sardines is poignant, edgy, and extraordinarily funny!”
– Jared Bowen, GBH
Actor and comedian Chris Grace on Funspot in N.H., James Gandolfini, and homemade Chex mix
We caught up with him ahead of his six-week run at the Huntington Theatre’s Maso Studio this fall.
Kilian Melloy Talks with Chris Grace About His Upcoming Solo Show, “Sardines” at The Huntington
Cast & Crew:
Chris Grace
Playwright and Performer
Chris Grace
CHRIS GRACE is best known as Jerry on NBC’s Superstore, and recently appeared as Duane in Netflix’s The Residence. He has created and performed two acclaimed solo comedy shows: Chris Grace As Scarlett Johansson (Edinburgh Fringe, Portland Center Stage, Kennedy Center, Dropout) and Sardines.
Eric Michaud
Director
Eric Michaud
Eric Michaud (he/him) Recently co-directed the world premiere of Couplet: Honey Honey Moon Moon for The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Other credits: Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson (now streaming on Dropout.TV), and multiple productions with The Nine O’Clock Players in Los Angeles. As a performer, Eric has been seen all over the world, including The Sydney Opera House, in Thrones! The Musical Parody (co-written and directed by Chris Grace), and across The UK as Hagrid in Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody (directed by Chris Grace).
Kevin Becerra
Associate Director of Artistic Programming and Activation
Kevin Becerra
Kevin Becerra joined The Huntington in 2024 as Associate Director of Artistic Programming and Activation after ten years as a producer at ArtsEmerson. Other work and previous positions include producer/facilitator with Kimzin Creative, consultant for the West End House Boys and Girls Club Gala, consulting producer for Akiba Abaka Arts, National New Play Network Producer in Residence at Actor’s Express in Atlanta, and Allen Lee Hughes New Play Producing Fellow at Arena Stage in Washington, DC.
Kendyl Trott
Production Coordinator
Kendyl Trott
Kendyl Trott The Huntington: Leopoldstadt, K-I-S-S-I-N-G, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Common Ground Revisited. Regional: The Tempest (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company); Handbook of Civilian Defense, Ubu Roar (Juvenilia Theatre Company); WITNESS (Arlekin Players Theatre); The Tempest, Equivocation (Actors’ Shakespeare Project).
Special Events:
Opening Our Doors Day
Monday, October 13, 2025
Join us at the Huntington Theatre’s Maso Studio (264 Huntington Ave) for a special performance of Sardines at 2pm as part of Fenway Alliance’s Opening Our Doors Day.
Walk-up tickets are pay-what-you-wish starting at $0 and the runtime is roughly one hour, with plenty of time to enjoy all of the day’s festivities along the Avenue of the Arts.
More information about Opening Our Doors Day can be found here.
We hope to see you at the theatre!
Opening Act: Emily Goldstein and Roya Hamadani from MOOISH Productions
On Thursday, October 16th we’ll open The Maso doors at 6:30 pm for anyone who wants to warm up their funny bone with performances from local comedians Emily Goldstein and Roya Hamadani from MOOISH Productions.
Emily and Roya will warm up the room with some dark comedy before our 7 pm performance of Sardines begins! No extra purchase necessary, just show up a little early to get in some extra laughs.
A ticket to the 10/16 performance of Sardines is required.
Artists in Conversation: The Art of Improv with Chris Grace
Date: Sunday, October 19, 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: The Maso Studio at The Huntington Theatre
Age: 18+
Tuition: $175
Recommended Experience: No previous performance/theatre experience is required.
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From Playwright Chris Grace
“Sardines is about family, loss, and finding your way to the present moment while accepting both the limitations and gifts of life. The first work-in-progress presentation of the show was performed in Boston, and it’s very satisfying to complete the circle by bringing Sardines back to where it started.”
From Artistic Director Loretta Greco
“I fell in love with Chris Grace and Sardines at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, and I know you will too. Chris explores grief alongside the joy of living with generosity, insight, and a delicious sense of humor. His writing demonstrates the beauty and rigor of human observation; his performance deploys the razor-sharp radar of a comedian — both content and form blew me away! The spirit of Sardines is simply contagious, encouraging us to flex our imaginations toward a playful and meaningful communal evening of theatre.”
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