Jeff McKinney

IndyFringe: I Came Out (Not Ahead)

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This is part of the annual Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival, a/k/a IndyFringe 2026, held Aug. 13-23 in venues around downtown Massachusetts Ave. Information at indyfringe.org.

By Wendy Carson

Jeff McKinney is no stranger to the IndyFringe stages, but he seems to have hit his stride with “I Came Out (Not Ahead): The Wheels of Misfortune,” in which good friend Kristi Zobel interviews his about his long, crazy – but fun – road to his current success..

Or, as he puts it, his “rags to paper towels and slightly better toilet paper” story.

We meet Uncle Pooder, Aunt Fizz and the others who shaped his childhood. Learn about the 4 D’s (dinner, drinks, drugs, and dicks) as well as the fact that he has earned a PhD and was a teacher for more than 20 years. There are so many stories he has to draw upon, and they will all keep you entertained.

McKinney’s Jeff Kidding Me Comedy presents shows from time to time at The District Theatre, and provides leadership and communications expertise through his talents. See jeffkiddingmecomedy.com.

IndyFringe: Cubicle Confessions

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This was part of the 20th Anniversary Indy Fringe Theatre Festival in August 2025. Review originally posted on our Facebook page.

By Wendy Carson

Bad bosses, we’ve all had them, some of us have been them, and Jeff Kidding Me Comedy (Jeff McKinney) brings us together to share some of our horror stories.

Interspersed with our tales, we get to witness some upcoming local comics and their takes on corporate culture as well.

The first being Chance Webb, a decent salesman with an inherently “punchable face.” Reminding us that, in sales, the better salesmen get promoted, however, the same qualities that make you a great salesman, also make you a terrible boss.

We then meet the amazing Queen Quaymo. She possesses a lot of skills, mainly from being fired from a lot of jobs but she also shines a light on Amazon and makes us recognize it’s corporate structure for one her ancestors fled from.

Just remember, your life is just another episode of God’s hit Netflix series. So when things become too much for you, mug for the camera.

Being one of the few stand-up shows on the schedule, I can highly recommend this one for a good laugh as well as the ability to make you feel better about your own work situation.