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Dark Comedy

THE HOUSE WHISPERER

Solo Show · the magical cabanas · Ages 16+ · 75 mins · United States of America
A one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board AND a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.
A one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board AND a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.

CAT SH!T CRAZY PART 2: A FRESH STEP

Solo Show · cindy d'andrea/four katz productions · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
After a dream come true of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Cindy ponders the question: What Now? Grieving the loss of her beloved cats, Cindy searches for a new identity, one that embraces aging, resolves the past, creates the possibility of love...with a human. Or...just adopt more cats!
After a dream come true of performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Cindy ponders the question: What Now? Grieving the loss of her beloved cats, Cindy searches for a new identity, one that embraces aging, resolves the past, creates the possibility of love...with a human. Or...just adopt more cats!

MILK: A VERY DAIRY SKETCH SHOW

Comedy · fish licks · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
A sketch comedy show all about milk. It’s post-apocalyptic. It’s creamy. It’s sometimes revolting (yes, people have walked out during one of the sketches). We ask the central question: when milk goes extinct, how will people remember it? Hopefully as something worth drinking.
A sketch comedy show all about milk. It’s post-apocalyptic. It’s creamy. It’s sometimes revolting (yes, people have walked out during one of the sketches). We ask the central question: when milk goes extinct, how will people remember it? Hopefully as something worth drinking.

OMNIA MOTUS

Comedy · redwit theatre · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.

WHAT THE CHUCK?!

Comedy · icu theatre · Ages 14+ · 70 mins · United States of America
“What The Chuck?!” is a peek into a possible future where a group of highly trained government Actors from the United States Dept. of DRAMA need your help to decide which plays & playwrights need to be BANNED forever. The future of theatre is thrust into your hands in this interactive dark comedy.
“What The Chuck?!” is a peek into a possible future where a group of highly trained government Actors from the United States Dept. of DRAMA need your help to decide which plays & playwrights need to be BANNED forever. The future of theatre is thrust into your hands in this interactive dark comedy.

QUEEN OUT (VERB)

Cabaret & Variety · dionysia · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.

BRAINWASHED

Solo Show · alina konon · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Brainwashed is a dark comedy about growing up in dictatorship. Alina creates absurd reality on stage to explore brainwashing techniques with the audience while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime. It's silly, bizarre, but also dark and vulnerable.
Brainwashed is a dark comedy about growing up in dictatorship. Alina creates absurd reality on stage to explore brainwashing techniques with the audience while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime. It's silly, bizarre, but also dark and vulnerable.

SUCK MY TONGUE

Comedy · catharsis theatre collective · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth. This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth. This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.

MORGAN THE MUSICAL: A SEX TOY WESTERN

Musicals & Operas · just us productions · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
Sex, guns, and dildos! Riley, a young non-binary dynamo, moves from LA to small-town Montana to open a sex toy shop. Hilarious songs abound in this irreverent hourlong musical comedy western about steamy romance, sinister plots, religion, guns, being yourself, and some very sexy toys.
Sex, guns, and dildos! Riley, a young non-binary dynamo, moves from LA to small-town Montana to open a sex toy shop. Hilarious songs abound in this irreverent hourlong musical comedy western about steamy romance, sinister plots, religion, guns, being yourself, and some very sexy toys.

FINAL GIRL: THE MUSICAL

Musicals & Operas · callie ott · Ages 15+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.

GRIEF BOX

Solo Show · kathleen leary · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?

POP STAR

Solo Show · devon drew · Ages 13+ · 55 mins · United States of America
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.

WHO'S YOUR (SUGAR) DADDY?

Comedy · ashlynn judy · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
After a by-chance meeting, a young woman goes on a lavish dinner date with an eccentric sugar daddy.
After a by-chance meeting, a young woman goes on a lavish dinner date with an eccentric sugar daddy.

I’VE GROWN PLENTY, THANKS!

Solo Show · maria bartolotta · Ages 21+ · 90 mins · United States of America
You ever want to sit in on someone's therapy session? How about a musical one? Maria lets you in on hers -taking a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life - navigating screens, vulnerability, and wondering why she can't have a "normal" dating life like everyone else. CW/TW
You ever want to sit in on someone's therapy session? How about a musical one? Maria lets you in on hers -taking a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life - navigating screens, vulnerability, and wondering why she can't have a "normal" dating life like everyone else. CW/TW

WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS

Two Person Show · james ferrero & nicole knudsen · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other. A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other. A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.