Mae Martin’s “The Possum” tour may be named after an animal famous for playing dead, but their show is bursting with life.
Martin’s comedic style is vulnerable, drawing on personal experiences blended with jokes that linger. Martin’s recent material focuses on the Canadian-born comedian’s transition to living in Los Angeles, with detours into dabbling in the occult, witchcraft and holistic healing. (Martin has even teased a mind-reading portion of the show.)
Besides amateur mystic, Martin counts among their hats singer-songwriter, podcast host, writer and actor. Martin is unafraid to delve into their experiences as a non-binary comedian who has been in the game since they were a teenager. Audiences can expect introspection and pessimistic optimism when Martin takes the stage at the Plaza Live.
7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., plazaliveorlando.org, $39.
