World Premiere

A tale of courage in the face of a disapproving world, SKANKY ME FROM KANKAKEE is an original coming-of-age rock musical about one boy’s journey to self-love and acceptance. Marc strives to escape his narrow-minded dead end town so that he can be free to be his true self! (skankyme.com) #skankyme

This is the world premiere for award winning writer Annie Lesser's first interactive theater piece. Each audience member experiences moments of increasing intimacy with various characters. 18+. 8 Audience Member Limit. No Late Admittance. PWYC Ticket Raffle Before Shows. #GettingToKnowYouShow

Stories and songs about love, death, ashtrays, Joan Van Ark and much more. Critically acclaimed recording artist, Cynthia Carle teams with Second City Alum, Wendy Hopkins for a warm, witty, delightfully fun evening. Guaranteed laughs or a shitty sweater is yours!

Based on the book “40 Crazy Years of Friendship” by Richard Hulse, this story is of one man's journey in dealing with the unexpected death of his best friend. They are reunited in the best friend's burnt condo to take a walk down the path of remembrance and reconciliation to the demons within.

A botched suicide attempt has left poor Me's body in a coma, and his soul trapped somewhere between Heaven and Hell. Now, Me must literally battle his inner demons and confront his painful past in order to find rest. But will he return to the land of the living, or choose to go into the light?

The love story between (yes) Warren G. Harding and his German-sympathizing mistress. Break his heart and he'll have no choice but to run for President. A new comedy by Jeffery Atik. The latest from L.A.'s Portable Currency, the makers of the HFF14 hit TELENOVELA WIVES OF PANCHO VILLA.

An Iraq vet, a suspicious package, and a friendship gone awry come together in this show, one of two one-person dramas from Jaeger Christian at this year's festival. Starring Geordie Kieffer as the Iraq vet, this 50-minute whodunit is a perfect fit for fans of "Law & Order" and "Serial."

BREAKING BARD posits one of humanity’s greatest questions: What if TV’s “Breaking Bad” was written by William Shakespeare? The Porters of Hellsgate present the most lamentable tragedie of Walter of Albuquerque: containing his treacherous plots, tyrannical rise to power, and most deserved death.

Drums take center stage as these 5 short plays explore the reasons behind the rhythms. There will be RePercussions! Featuring Brighid Fleming & Michael McColl. With Michael Weissman on drums.

A young Coast Guard officer defends her actions at sea, and makes a statement she may regret in "The Board," one of two one-person dramas from Jaeger Christian at this year's festival. This 50-minute whodunit is a perfect fit for fans of "Law & Order," "Homeland" and "Serial."

The devil, separated from her ex-husband God, brings two people together to prove who the real "sinner" is in this lively, sung-through pop/rock opera that mixes elements of Fosse, "Rocky Horror" and "Tommy" into a "sin"-fully sexy new concoction!

Are you a Cultaholic? Then the Cult Master will see you now! Steven Fales (Confessions of a Mormon Boy) takes Obsessive Cult Disorder to a whole new level with songs, parodies, stand-up and more. Leave your common sense at the door!

The Rebirth Consortium is a collection of excerpts from stories that highlights moments of self-discovery, and the various ways we deal with them.

Nell Gwynne - Darling of Stage and Royal Bed! Whizz back to 1660s' Merry Olde Englande for a saucy look at how one of Britain's first actresses became King Charles II's mistress and a serious contributor to the role of women in theatre. With music, oranges and some Anglo-Saxon language!

NOW WHAT? is a collection of one-act plays about life’s unexpected moments. When you’ve got the opportunity to steer into the skid, run away and hide, or just stare, slack-jawed at the sheer ridiculousness of life. Written and directed by Rachel Brethauer, Kara Costello, and Celeste Klaus.