It’s a musical, but it’s also a solo show. Callie Ott tells her personal story blending horror, music, and comedy. If you like movies like “Scream” or “Scary Movie”, then this is for you.

Ott endured and survived abuse. Twice. In her solo show, she explains the reasons behind her selection of partners and how those relationships ended up in abuse. Throughout the show, some rhetorical questions come to mind. Are red flags obvious at the beginning of a relationship? Is it BDSM or abuse? Why would someone fall into bad relationships twice?

To navigate the account of her personal story, Ott comes up with a character that adds most of the comedy, a friendly and nosy 911 operator. Both women will try to encourage each other to survive and break the cycle of abuse.

Ott is also a singer, so her solo contains hip-hop and pop music. The most striking aspect of her show is the change of tone. While the beginning is scary and funny, the show evolves into something much darker. Abuse and mental issues are serious problems and Ott makes sure to treat them with the attention they deserve.

As a storyteller, Ott is on her way to leave a mark in the comedy circuit. Fringe and the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival are excellent training grounds to improve a performer’s skills and Ott is using both platforms to put her name out there and gain traction. Thursday’s show was a one time performance for the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival, so stay tuned for more of Callie Ott’s productions.

Final Girl: The Musical

Stephanie Feury Studio Theater
5636 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Nov. 14 at 8:30 p.m.

Written and performed by Callie Ott. Directed by Tyler Hansen. Songs arranged by Tony Gonzalez. Tracks produced by Rob Zaleski. Produced by Gustavo Stebner. In association with Combined Artform/Theater Asylum.