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SPIT is Spoken Word Ensemble Theatre. Written in contemporary metered and free verse; SPIT dances between dialogue and soliloquy, bravely exploring the important themes of our times. #spitaboutit

A pre-K superhero confronts his nemesis, stinky-squelchy-slimy bugs, in a quest to demolish the fear and suffering he's found in his world. Can he save the world? Can he save himself? Or will the bugs conquer the day?

The ledge is a scary place because we feel alive, and that all could come crashing down at any moment. This is the story of two people on that ledge and the past that still has a grip on them hindering the fall as well as pushing them towards it.

Susan Tierney delivers tales of a truly extraordinary life, lived with a hilarious, no holds barred, wildly unique and far too honest voice that will mesmerize you as she winds her way through a jagged past.

Two tourists fall desperately in love at a Jamaican Hedonism resort and in haste hire a Voodoo priestess to marry them. 7 years later when their bedroom relationship sours, they discover that the priestess has attached a succubus named BLOOD to their union- she "must be fed" or they will die.

A powerful, unsettling and ultimately devastating account of the Vietnam War, written by men who were there.

SOMETIMES YOUR HEART HAS TO STOP FOR YOUR LIFE TO START. A one-woman dramedy about a pagan actress who dies on the operating table, awakens in "Heavens Waiting Room," and is led back thru her earthly life by the spirit of Sir Laurence Olivier. Will she give up on her dreams, or...?

HFF15 BEST ENSEMBLE THEATRE! A F*cked-Up Fact-Based Fairytale, Cookie is a bruise-black comedy full of sex, drugs, suburban angst, and one original song about the joys of cutting. Cookie...will make you laugh, cry, and wince, with a rockstar cast of Sacred Fools members.

We are excited to receive a Producer's Encore Award. "Bright Swords" will encore at the Ruby at the Complex on July 22 at 8:00. Tickets are $12.

A modern English translation of Jean Anouilh's "Antigone" translated by Barbara Bray, set in an interstitial, near future world. This production, with its stark set and minimal costuming, brings into focus the profound and prescient words of the 20th century playwright. Guerrilla, punk rock theater.

A small town teacher is barricaded in her house as an angry mob gathers, howling for blood and justice. This HAUNTING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER will have you pondering what is real and what is delusory up until the very end. West Coast premiere. Starring Rebecca Lincoln. Directed by Amanda Weier.

A cast of 4 read real suicide notes, ranging from Kurt Cobain to war veterans, victims of bullying and members of the LGBT community. In the vein of “Vagina Monologues” and “Love Letters”. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Extended! Thursday, July 9th, 7:30pm— The Bootleg Theater! Come take a breather from the 'darkness' for a good 37 minutes with Abby and U and Me and My Best Friend P! (The other 13 minutes cannot be accounted for, but your inner tyke will thank u for it!)

Step into the world of Annabella, in this haunting romance following a reclusive witch of the woods who attempts to save a lonely puppeteer from disillusionment and the seduction of madness.

On my 33rd birthday I revisit my "comical" life events. Surviving three wars in the Middle East, losing my virginity in a brothel, courtesy of uncle Fady! Moving to Los Angeles where I perpetually try to balance sex, Catholic guilt, family and auditions, basically my own internal wars.