Storytelling

These three original pieces were written, directed and performed by the recent graduates of the Art of Acting Studio Conservatory. Developed during the 2017 Professional Conservatory Class solo show project, each is an artistic exploration of the life of a notable personality throughout history.

A woman. An undocumented immigrant. With intergalactic superpowers. The multi-media, one-woman show had a three week sold-out run in Miami but is a battle cry for Latinos and artists everywhere.

Two young brothers live in a small house just at the edge of their city. Next to them is a forest, out of place but regarded with normalcy. When tension rises at home, the boys hide in their room, spinning wild stories together. In the forest, they find that stories may have a life of their own.

A "sexier, more violent Waiting for Godot," Definition of Man is a highly physical post-modern decreation myth that explores the struggles and impossibilities of communication from the perspectives of XX and XY.

When Kate decides to leave Paris to care for her sick father, she also decides it's time to share her authentic self with the world. Enter Sophie. What follows is an identity adventure filled with philosophie de la vie, humor, and heartache. Will the world embrace Sophie? Can she embrace herself?

I tell stories about jobs I've worked, in which I dealt with both rich and poor people. Some are painful, some are funny.

Caddie Bicycle-Steve allows the audience to tag-along as he attempts to survive another day without getting fired. With a testing of boundaries, Bicycle uses every round as his stage to improv material while calling-out poor etiquette, practicing hygiene, and acting as tour guide to score tips.

Marcus J Freed performs a hilarious Biblical Comedy that takes you on a funny & fast-paced rollercoaster ride through the life of King Solomon. We meet Solomon as he tries to open the Temple, publish great books of wisdom, keep the peace, experience every delicacy on earth and satisfy 700 wives.

"It's Personal" is a solo performance group in L.A. sharing some of the best, funniest, scariest, truthful moments on stage. They are excited to bring a group of people together to laugh, cry, and most importantly relate. What's your story?

F*ck Tinder (a love story) is storytelling crack from The Moth champion David Rodwin. From a first date who wanted sex, but brought along her infant, to hitting up a sex club with a woman who’d just said “I love you,” David takes you on a journey you’re glad he took and you didn’t.

In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss personal strategies for getting to your authentic self and creating life balance. Sofie brings her own unique perspective from growing up bi in Chicago with a Mexican/Pakistani family, traveling the world and surviving domestic violence. Materials provided.

THE KANSAS COLLECTION is The Speakeasy Society's immersive, episodic investigation of L Frank Baum's OZ Series where the choices you make determine the path of your journey. What side will you be on?

A dark retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's "The Little Mermaid" done with movement and dance set to the music of Evanescence

Join Baba as she shares her life experiences, her pride for all things Ukrainian, and possibly her opinions. While she should really be in the field pulling the plow, she’ll give some real life tips such as how to do a proper vodka toast, make Ukrainian food, kill a chicken....

Comedian Danny Lobell has done crazy things for money. He's bred rare cats, bought chickens to sell their eggs, and battled the bureaucracy of the welfare office. Throughout his adventures, he's learned that money is only good if you make the world a better place with it.