On the Map

Giulio Gallarotti spent years building a reputation as a relentless world traveler, filming DIY documentaries in places like Iraq and Afghanistan while maintaining a steady presence at New York comedy clubs. For his first hour-long stand-up special, he brings that global perspective to the stage, balancing his obsession with international travel against his recent decision to finally settle down and get engaged. Directed by long-time friend Pete Davidson and filmed at the Den Theatre in Chicago, the hour focuses on the tension between wanting to wander the earth and trying to maintain a stable, domestic relationship. Gallarotti jokes about the absurdity of his heavy Italian name, the quirks of his father who gave it to him, and the stark contrast between dodging Taliban encounters and adjusting to life as a newly engaged man who actually prefers monogamy to the single scene.