Sold out worldwide and winner of awards across the US, Canada, and Europe, stand-up show 5-Step Guide to Being German comes to Carmel for one night only.
VIDEO CLIP: When German Efficiency Backfires
Experience hysterical dilemmas on the Autobahn, learn the truth about lederhosen, get why the "no sense of humor" stereotype is both true and not true at all, and finally understand: we Germans are not blunt or rude, we just value honesty more highly than other people's feelings.
Whether you're German, an American celebrating your German heritage, or trying to make sense of the Germans in your life: this is your night out together.
Book a row for your friends, your family, your Oma, and your co-worker Jürgen, who thinks optimism is a sign of dementia and who has 10-minute answers to “How are you?”
Understand Germany better. Understand your Oma Hilda better. Understand yourself better. And laugh your socks off in the process.
You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order.
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
What is it? Stand-up. And facts about Germany that wow even Germans.
Duration: 75 minutes.
Language: English. But you may learn a German word or two.
Suggested Age: 13+. But it's parents' call. Kids are smart these days.
Discounts: Groups of 4+ save $24 and more. Early Bird: save $6 per ticket if you book before Sept 30.
A German? Called Paco?? Paco is just a nickname from his eight years in Spain. He is actually as German as bockwurst. There's a whole story about it.
WHAT THE REVIEWS SAY:
★★★★★ "As close to stand-up genius as I have ever seen" – Edinburgh Guide (UK)
“Chaotically hilarious! Erhard earned explosive laughter.” – Orlando Weekly (USA)
★★★★½ "He will have you in stitches, whether you're German or not" – Vue (Canada)
"One of the best cultural comedians in the world" – Broadway World (USA)
★★★★★ "Insightful and hysterical. Endless original jokes." – Broadway Baby (UK)
“Genius! The comedy world is a better place for it." – Herald Sun (Australia)
★ ★ ★ ★ "Certainly takes down the stereotype of the 'humorless German'" – CBC (Canada)
WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
“Absolutely hilarious and 100% true. I will send all my American friends to this show, so they can finally understand me.” – Susanne W., Denver, CO
“This show has saved me and my German wife years of marriage counseling.” – Doug C., Chicago, IL
“Thanks for the laughs and for helping me understand my German father better. I can finally feel close to him now!” – Claudia B., Orlando, FL
LATEST AWARDS
2026 Venue Choice Award, Tampa Fringe Festival · 2023 Golden Lanyard, Minnesota Fringe Festival · 2022 Critics Pick, San Diego Fringe Festival · 2022 Patrons Pick, Orlando Fringe Festival · 2019 Best Comedy Award, Victoria Fringe Festival