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By: Darrell Hammond, Elizabeth Stein
Narrated by: Darrell Hammond
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He is one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, an American comedy genius renowned for his spot-on sendups of politicians and celebrities. But off-stage, Darrell Hammond’s life was anything but a joke. In CRAY, a special audio performance captured live onstage at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre, Hammond brings to life his acclaimed memoir, God, If You're Not Up There, I'm F*cked: Tales of Stand-Up, Saturday Night Live and Other Mind-Altering Mayhem. Embodying over 60 different characters, he takes listeners on a heartbreaking and hilarious journey through abuse, addiction, and recovery. The exhilarating story unravels the mystery of how a man repeatedly climbed from the depths of despair to the height of comedy royalty.

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©2024 Darrell Hammond (P)2024 AO Media, LLC Performing Arts Comedy Funny Witty Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking

About the Creator and Performer

Darrell Hammond is the second-longest-running cast member and current announcer on Saturday Night Live. The actor and comedian has brought to life a cavalcade of politicians, media figures, celebrities and newsmakers on television through his impressions. Amongst the great number of people he has embodied include Bill Clinton, Sean Connery, Jay Leno, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Donald Trump, and more. Darrell is known for being one of the most prolific comedians of his time.
In addition to his SNL appearances, Hammond has been seen in a number of feature films and television shows. As a truly versatile actor Darrell has displayed his talents in both dramatic and comedic roles. He has appeared in the TBS comedy series Are We There Yet?, on the acclaimed F/X series Damages, Law and Order, 3rd Rock from the Sun, most recently Criminal Minds on CBS, and countless others. Some of his feature films include Weiners, Warner Bros’ New York Minute, Scary Movie 3, Scary Movie 5, Agent Codie Banks, Epic Movie, and most recently the films Cora Bora with Megan Stalter and Jerry Seinfeld's film Unfrosted on Netflix. In addition, Darrell is the author of his critically acclaimed and New York Times bestseller God If You’re Not Up There, I’m F**ed*, which was released to rave reviews. The documentary about this book, Cracked Up: The Darrell Hammond Story, trended on Netflix for two years and was translated into five languages.
Darrell is classically trained in theater performing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Most recently, he starred in his one person show, Cray, at Audible Theatre this past fall. Darrell continues to move audiences with his comedy, performing in comedy clubs and theaters nationwide and continues to look for new challenging roles to expand his talents in film and television.

About the Director

Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse. Recipient of 2017 Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Helen Hayes awards; Drama Desk and Dora Award nominations for Come From Away (Tony Award, Best Director). Other Broadway credits include Diana, The Musical (current), Escape to Margaritaville, Memphis, (Tony Award nomination), Xanadu, Leap of Faith, All Shook Up, The Rocky Horror Show (Tony Award nomination). West End: Come From Away, Memphis. New York: Blown Sideways Through Life, Jeffrey, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, Valhalla, Regrets Only, Wonder of the World, Communicating Doors, Bunny Bunny, The Night Hank Williams Died, Fires in the Mirror (Lucille Lortel Award). Kennedy Center: Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, The Lisbon Traviata. La Jolla Playhouse selected credits: As You Like It, The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, Babbitt, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Darrell Hammond Project, Hollywood, His Girl Friday, Glengarry Glen Ross, Restoration. TV/Film: Come From Away, Diana, Lucky Stiff, Jeffrey. American Playhouse, PBS: Blown Sideways Through Life.

Engaging Storyline • Compelling Characters • Emotional Depth • Raw Vulnerability • Captivating Performance
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I like Dr, K, the one psychiatrist who could help him and the listener understand the source of his pain

Couldn’t stop listening

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I listen to A LOT of audile on my commute - most of it meh, so so. This was absolutely one of (probably my #1) listen thus far. Not what I was expecting. Highly recommend.

WOW !!

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I did not know Darrell’s back story so when I stumbled upon this performance I did not know what to expect. He’s funny, genuine, heart breaking, incredibly brave and triumphant.

Thanks for sharing

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I like Daryl’s courage, he is inspiring and insiteful. Gabor Mate is genius.
This life is a mystery unfolding every second, minute, hour…. Don’t give up

Honesty and integrity

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Thank you for healing... Thank-you for staying and sharing your story... Happy tears.. Great listen

Beautiful story...

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What a kind and funny set by Darrell Hammond. As one with mental illness myself, his reflection and realization is a thought provoking and entertaining story.

Wow! Great Set!

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great story teller! how open and honest he is. what a joy to listen to.

so relatable!

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The definition of comedy: tragedy + time. Monsters are made, including Godzilla. So cray! Brovo!, sir.

Sad, Poignant. Masterfully performed.

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Couldn’t believe this funny talented man was so terribly abused & still managed to make other people roar with laughter

Unbelievable

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This will undoubtedly help a lot of people better understand human behavior and addiction. Incredibly brave Nd insightfil

Funny and Brave

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