Dearly Departed

Death. Grief. Comedy.

Inspired by the works of Willa Cather

Created and performed by Karim Muasher

In collaboration with Carrie Brown, Jay Dunn, and Mark Gindick


Physical comedian Karim Muasher plays a discombobulated widower trying to deliver a eulogy. One mistake leads to another, taking him on an epic adventure from the depths of the ocean to the kaleidoscope of outer space. A hilarious exploration of grief.

Development of this production was made possible, in part, by support from Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc. and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Production Photos

Photos by Kevin Rife

Production History

Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit, MI - April 20, 2024

PhysFest NYC - June 12, 2024

Cloud City - New York, NY - April 28, 2024