LEAVING A MARK

Directed by Soren Kisiel

A New York Times Critic's Pick
Off-Broadway Premiere SOLD OUT, Soho Playhouse NYC
Winner of Women in the Arts & Media Award for Solo Show Scripts

In September 1944, during Operation Market Garden and the liberation of Nijmegen, a young Allied soldier fell in love with a woman from Nijmegen. That unlikely wartime romance would go on to shape generations. Their youngest of six children, Ophira Eisenberg, now returns to the Netherlands with a show about the marks we carry — on our bodies, in our families, and across history.

Blending personal storytelling with sharp stand-up, Leaving a Mark is a look at the scars—both literal and metaphorical—that shape us. From childhood mishaps to near-fatal accidents, botched first loves, and a battle with breast cancer, Ophira weaves together a survival tale about resilience, humor in the face of pain, and, ultimately, the absurdity of being human. This dynamic show changes each night with audience interaction via a scar competition, “Scar Wars” (yes, there’s a prize!). It is a joyful celebration of imperfection and a show that leaves people laughing, reflecting, and maybe even showing off their own scars a little more proudly.

Raw, smart, and often wildly inappropriate (in the best way), Leaving a Mark is a hilariously raw look at scars, both visible and invisible—and the messy, triumphant art of learning to love yourself anyway.

A must-see night of comedy, connection, and coming full circle.