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ENCORE RECIPIENT: THE KING & I, AND PAUL

Comedy · sunny gingham · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Exhausted from moving, Susan and Paul bicker their way into farcical pandemonium when Paul discovers Susan’s best kept secret hidden among newspapers and packing peanuts. The surprise we didn’t expect? It becoming Paul's secret too. Can they piece it back together before the truth comes out?
Exhausted from moving, Susan and Paul bicker their way into farcical pandemonium when Paul discovers Susan’s best kept secret hidden among newspapers and packing peanuts. The surprise we didn’t expect? It becoming Paul's secret too. Can they piece it back together before the truth comes out?

MY DEAD DAD

Solo Show · soaring solo studios · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Welcome to the funniest show about death you’ve ever seen! Sam takes you through the loss of his father from the perspective of his 15-year-old, capri-sun chugging, firework-exploding, husky self.
Welcome to the funniest show about death you’ve ever seen! Sam takes you through the loss of his father from the perspective of his 15-year-old, capri-sun chugging, firework-exploding, husky self.

IF I'M GOOD

Two Person Show · tennessee whiskey & fresno chile productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Intense and compelling, "If I’m Good", is a play that encapsulates the fever dream and the endemic existential crisis that we all went through at the height of the pandemic. The play looks at two people on either ends of the political divide and asks:” Why and How did we get here?”
Intense and compelling, "If I’m Good", is a play that encapsulates the fever dream and the endemic existential crisis that we all went through at the height of the pandemic. The play looks at two people on either ends of the political divide and asks:” Why and How did we get here?”

PATIENT 13

gail thomas and friends. · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.

NICK PUPO: ADDICTED

Comedy · nick pupo · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Nick explores his turbulent relationship with drugs with clever wit and dark sincerity. Now 14 years clean of opiates, Nick reflects on his past, the choices he made and the promises he broke. Is he a bad person? Is he a bad friend? Does he deserve forgiveness?
Nick explores his turbulent relationship with drugs with clever wit and dark sincerity. Now 14 years clean of opiates, Nick reflects on his past, the choices he made and the promises he broke. Is he a bad person? Is he a bad friend? Does he deserve forgiveness?

CROSS MY HEART

Two Person Show · frank frank productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
As a woman in her early thirties - I feel it's time to explore my shame, sexuality, and acceptance the only way I know how...through conversations with a disturbingly accurate puppet version of my 11-year old self. This show is explosive, funny, and ultimately, super fucking honest.
As a woman in her early thirties - I feel it's time to explore my shame, sexuality, and acceptance the only way I know how...through conversations with a disturbingly accurate puppet version of my 11-year old self. This show is explosive, funny, and ultimately, super fucking honest.

IS KRISHNA THERE? A BEGUM AKHTAR STORY

Solo Show · the fighting soprano productions · Ages 14+ · United States of America
"Is Krishna There?" is a love letter to my Indian haritage. When I first discovered Begum Akhtar, I was surprised that her legacy was almost invisible after her death as compared to her life. Consider this exploration, "Truman Show" meets "Never Have I Ever".
"Is Krishna There?" is a love letter to my Indian haritage. When I first discovered Begum Akhtar, I was surprised that her legacy was almost invisible after her death as compared to her life. Consider this exploration, "Truman Show" meets "Never Have I Ever".

THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED (A WORK IN PROGRESS)

Solo Show · brendan hunt · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt tries to explore his and his mother’s one uncomplicated avenue of mutual love - the music of The Beatles - without incurring a copyright lawsuit from The (famously litigious) Beatles.
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt tries to explore his and his mother’s one uncomplicated avenue of mutual love - the music of The Beatles - without incurring a copyright lawsuit from The (famously litigious) Beatles.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS

made from concentrate · Ages 16+ · United States of America
After selling out LONDON'S Camden Fringe, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS brings the angst to Hollywood. Featuring the voice of RICKI LAKE, Hal Cantor's coming-of-middle-age comedy is a raw, deeply personal look into one man's overwrought, forever fraught life. With lots of gay sex.
After selling out LONDON'S Camden Fringe, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ANXIOUS brings the angst to Hollywood. Featuring the voice of RICKI LAKE, Hal Cantor's coming-of-middle-age comedy is a raw, deeply personal look into one man's overwrought, forever fraught life. With lots of gay sex.

THE SAD LIFE OF A HAPPY MAN

Solo Show · soaring solo studios · Ages 13+ · United States of America
If you could peer inside the mind of an artist pushing themself to the brink of disaster, would you? This solo piece explores creativity, getting tossed into the throws of depression and suicidal ideation, and trying to find purpose in it all... before the clock runs out.
If you could peer inside the mind of an artist pushing themself to the brink of disaster, would you? This solo piece explores creativity, getting tossed into the throws of depression and suicidal ideation, and trying to find purpose in it all... before the clock runs out.

A RETROSPECTION - WINNER TOP OF THE FRINGE 2023

the biennale · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A Retrospection: "A retrospective no one asked for from a clown no one knows. " Claire Woolner, absurdist comedian and award winning studio artist, blows hard on the edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown. Bits, pieces and breakdowns. This is important work.
A Retrospection: "A retrospective no one asked for from a clown no one knows. " Claire Woolner, absurdist comedian and award winning studio artist, blows hard on the edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown. Bits, pieces and breakdowns. This is important work.

REFUGE (WINNER OF HOLLYWOOD ENCORE PRODUCERS’ AWARD)

pavan j singh · Ages 16+ · Singapore
Now available on VOD: https://asylumcombinedartform.vhx.tv/products/refuge A simple man, living a peaceful life with his beautiful family, suddenly realises that the only choice he has... is to run. "Refuge" is a one-man show written and performed by Singapore-based theatre artist Pavan J Singh
Now available on VOD: https://asylumcombinedartform.vhx.tv/products/refuge A simple man, living a peaceful life with his beautiful family, suddenly realises that the only choice he has... is to run. "Refuge" is a one-man show written and performed by Singapore-based theatre artist Pavan J Singh

BREAKUP ADDICT

soaring solo · Ages 18+ · United States of America
It's a beautiful day for an ego death! Breakup Addict will take you on an emotional (and hilarious) rollercoaster, as Paige chases the high of heartbreak, battles her inner demons, and crashes head-first into a humiliating self-love adventure. "This woman is otherworldly good.” -NoHo Arts District
It's a beautiful day for an ego death! Breakup Addict will take you on an emotional (and hilarious) rollercoaster, as Paige chases the high of heartbreak, battles her inner demons, and crashes head-first into a humiliating self-love adventure. "This woman is otherworldly good.” -NoHo Arts District

BOY CRAZY PSYCHO SLUT

unmuted participants · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Jo has been called a lot of things during her life - but which ones are true? And who gets to decide that?! In this comedy (with a few heart wrenching turns), we follow her from ages 5 to 50, as she tries to figure it all out. Nominated for Best Solo Play, Performer, and Director by Broadway World!
Jo has been called a lot of things during her life - but which ones are true? And who gets to decide that?! In this comedy (with a few heart wrenching turns), we follow her from ages 5 to 50, as she tries to figure it all out. Nominated for Best Solo Play, Performer, and Director by Broadway World!

WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP?

Comedy · alexandra ryan · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Be yourself! Did that just give you anxiety? Great. You’ll love “Will the Real Me Please Stand Up”. It’s the anti-self help/anti-Ted talk show.
Be yourself! Did that just give you anxiety? Great. You’ll love “Will the Real Me Please Stand Up”. It’s the anti-self help/anti-Ted talk show.