MAGIC OF GRANDMAS
The Magic of Grandmas is a one woman show created by and starring Danielle Anderson of Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Cancel your dermatologist appointment and take a peek inside your nana’s purse! This whimsical one woman comedy forces a lonely grandma on an epic adventure through space and time. Learn where grandmas came from, why they're here, and celebrate the magic of all the women who made us. Featuring original songs by Danielle Ate the Sandwich and video by Forest Kinsey.
Magic of Grandmas debuted at KC Fringe in July 2026
Winner BEST OF VENUE KC Fringe 2026
Winner DALENE BRADFORD PRIZE FOR INNOVATIVE THEATER KC Fringe 2026
Read reviews of the event on the KC Fringe event page. CLICK HERE!
SHOW CREDITS | MAGIC OF GRANDMAS
Starring Danielle Anderson
Produced by Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Written by Danielle Anderson
Songs and sounds by Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Videos filmed and edited by Forest Kinsey
Live Technician - Nora Noble
Songs mastered by David Bashford
Special thanks to Annie Kalahurka, and my grandma, Dolores.
SHOW CREDITS | MAGIC OF GRANDMAS
Photos by Mary Schulte | KC Fringe July 2026 | Center for Spiritual Living | Kansas City, MO
ABOUT DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH | MORE
Danielle Ate the Sandwich is the stage name of Danielle Anderson, a singer/songwriter, recording artist, and comedic performer based in Kansas City, MO. As a self taught performer and musician, Danielle grew a fanbase with her DIY videos on Youtube and from touring the US extensively from 2009-2018. Danielle’s songs and performances are a shared experience, celebrating grief, humor and happiness.
Danielle has released eight full length albums of original music, hosted The 24 Hour Album, an annual songwriting experiment that brings fans inside the songwriting process, creating an album together in just 24 hours. She also teaches an online songwriting course called ‘Life as a Songwriter.’
‘The Greatest Garage Sale Ever’ was Danielle’s first one woman stage show and won BEST OF VENUE at KC Fringe 2024. The Magic of Grandmas, Danielle’s newest stage show will debut at KC Fringe in July 2026.
Danielle was voted Best Musician and Best Vocalist from the Pitch’s Best of KC Awards 2026. She is Charlotte Street Studio Resident alum and an ArtsKC Inspiration Grant Recipient.
ABOUT FOREST KINSEY | MORE
Forest Kinsey is a writer and content producer for online, digital, and entertainment media. Based in Kansas City, Forest is a screenwriter, media reviewer, and filmmaker with experience in film production, sketch comedy, and improvisation.
“I analyze as much as I imagine. As a graduate of the University of Kansas, with degrees in Film and Media Studies and Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology, my simultaneous experiences in creativity and science allow me this unique approach to my work.”
Danielle and Forest have collaborated in videos featured in Weirdo’s Comedy Hour, The Golden Bird Awards, The Greatest Garage Sale Ever, Turtle by Jer, and Not Easy to Do by Danielle Ate the Sandwich
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