# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: How a reluctant traveler turned a round-the-world trip into a comedy novel and solo show.About this EventSixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and a one-man play. Part travelogue, part theater, and part off-kilter author talk...Randy Ross is a Boston-area writer and storyteller. His fiction, humor, and essays have appeared in The Drum, Black Heart Magazine, Side B Magazine, and Calliope, among others. He is the author of two novels: God Bless Cambodia (The Permanent Press/2017) and The Squid and the Spaceman (Epsilon Books/Oct. 2024). His one-man shows have been featured at more than 30 theater festivals around the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.In 2007, Ross took a trip around the world and learned to say in three languages: "Speak English?" "Got Pepto-Bismol?" and "Send the evacuation helicopter." Two of his shows and the novel God Bless Cambodia were inspired by the trip.Previously, Ross was an executive editor for PC World magazine. He is currently writing a third novel, and touring his show,Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler. As a member of Boston's Fort Point Arts Community, Ross has produced and hosted live events in Boston's Seaport.Link with more information:https://randyrossmedia.com/shows-1/Watch a clip here:https://youtu.be/niajUy3nNRE?si=cxxImbaDtafFWBYv"...Randy Ross is laugh-out-loud funny." Four Stars--Winnipeg Free Press (2024 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival)"Absolutely hilarious" "animated story-telling" "a theatrical experience"--Utah Theatre Bloggers Association (2020 Great Salt Lake Fringe Theatre Festival)“Entertaining” “Sardonic kvetching”--Fringe Festival KC (2021 Kansas City Fringe Theatre Festival)**Tickets are $20 online and $30 at the door**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niajUy3nNRE https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/00bdcb40-c8cb-11f0-a4e9-c9193a232180-rimg-w1138-h740-dcf29607-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/00f9e9e0-c8cb-11f0-a58b-5728a583d37c-rimg-w941-h740-dca6bfdc-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/01374100-c8cb-11f0-a4e9-c9193a232180-rimg-w808-h740-dc161817-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merrimac/tales-of-a-reluctant-world-traveler-comedy-of-adventure-and-self-discovery/100001975134056131 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, comedy, theatre, literary-art, trips-adventures, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Merrimac - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Apollo Sunrise Center - **lat**: 42.83699259999999 - **long**: -71.02840909999999 - **full address**: Apollo Sunrise Center, 84 Birch Meadow Road, Merrimac, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e30618cab49a761db025b72ad5635ab0f02cbd776d6e53f5ea3812586686c249-rimg-w1200-h1528-dcf27b1f-gmir.jpg?v=1763943474 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery being held? - **A:** Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Apollo Sunrise Center, 84 Birch Meadow Road, Merrimac, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery? - **A:** Tickets for Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery are priced at USD 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 20Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery? - **A:** Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery is organized by Apollo Sunrise Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler: Comedy of adventure and self-discovery is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Merrimac, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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