About the Show
From the award-winning team behind powerful hit comedy ‘The Day I Became Black’ (2019 Off Broadway Alliance Best Solo Performance; 2018 International Fringe Encore Selection @Soho Playhouse NYC) comes a “poignant, emotional and hilarious” new comedy about the good, the bad and the ugly of Bill’s own Veteran experience. Don’t miss this relevant “roller coaster ride of extreme emotions: from laughter to pain, from insightful, universal perspectives, to deep expressions of love and meaning.”
No one wins and breaks hearts like writer/comedian Bill Posley (Shrinking, Kobra Kai). Some people accidentally miss their bus, some accidentally misplace their keys, but Bill? In ‘The Day I Accidentally Went to War’, Bill will take you on a journey through childhood traumas to basic training and deployment to coming home. Packed with laughs, gasps and all the feels, this show bares brutal truths, honors the Veteran experience, and celebrates the human spirit.
Official Selection – International Fringe Encores @ Soho Playhouse – NYC
Official Selection – Best of the Broadwater – Hollywood
Winner – Splash Award – Excellence in Cultural Arts – Namba Performing Arts – Ventura
Nominee – Best Solo Show – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024*
“…an extraordinary life adventure told with side-grabbing shut the damn front door humor that will have you riveted to the stage. Comedian Bill Posley’s life experience is told with true-life images, movement, and his beautiful affable presence that will leave you feeling remarkable in many ways. This is a hell yes, must-see, for all! It is an inspiring performance of the resilience of us..”
-Holli Harms, Front Row Center
“While the show’s humor is a highlight, its power lies in its honesty. Posley does not shy away from the challenges and contradictions of military service, offering a layered perspective that is as insightful as it is entertaining. The Day I Accidentally Went to War is a triumph of storytelling and performance. Funny, smart, and moving, it is a show that lingers in your mind long after the final blackout. Don’t miss it!”
-Yani Perez, All About Solo
“This saying can come often across as pretentious and political, but I mean it in the most emotional and empathic way: If you’re an American, you need to see this show. Very highly recommended.”
-Matt Ritchey, Gia on the Move
Production Team