An over-educated, underachieving thirty-something earns a living stocking the snack room at a high-end hedge fund. The protagonist, named You, lives their life as if everything is disposable. Jumped one night by an extremist sect of eco-warriors, You awaken to the imminent catastrophe that awaits our planet. Slowly, You begin to build your moral code, at home and at work, but the more personal sacrifices You make for the sake of the planet, the more You become plagued by feelings of futility. Want to save the planet? Hold your breath.

"The Comfort Illusion" is a darkly comedic solo performance charting one person's descent into eco-psychosis. Created and performed by Nic Adams, and presented as a work-in-progress showing in collaboration with director Angel Desai and sound artist JU-EH.

"The Comfort Illusion" is a project of the City Artist Corps Grants program, presented by NYFA and the DCLA, with support from MOME as well as Queens Theatre.