Solo Show

Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death (not necessarily in that order).

This veteran character actor and beloved "movie-dad" of Julia Roberts, Hilary Swank, Molly Ringwald, Helen Hunt and many more, shares with you his 60 year career, and his lifelong love of comedy. Mostly funny, often touching, this one man show explores the ways life imitates art and vice versa.

After a series of heartbreaks, comedian and storyteller Christopher Piehler finds his own way of recovering from getting dumped: going on horseback riding trips around the world. From Ireland to Scotland to Hungary to Malibu to Australia, he falls off horses, into bogs, and back into love.

Artichoke Hearts cuts into the strange, sadistic state of being in love. Written and performed by Sarah Mitchell in a series of embodied interviews, the show investigates why we bother to look for pieces of ourselves in other people.

College Classified: Sutton Summers' Literally Real College Application Season Vlog. *Thousands of Miles.* Hundreds of Pages of Essay Drafts.* Dozens of Campuses.* One Video Blog.*

****WINNER - BEST SOLO SHOW HFF16!**** Some people don't know when to quit. Especially THIS guy.

Dark comic exploration of sexuality (and lack thereof) through the lens of a confused girl growing up in religiously conservative Mexico, where her chief romantic outlet is a giant stuffed teddy bear. Vanessa Lua hilariously illustrates that virginity can, in fact, survive marriage.

Annie Abbott (Transparent, Castle, Californication, 9 years on LA Law) wrote and performs Giving Up Is Hard To Do, an irreverent, funny take on the audacity and grit needed to be a working character actor and to survive the hurdles of online dating. Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) directs.

Voices is a hilarious one woman comedy about a voice-over actress discovering her own voice! Carla Delaney can mimic any voice. But it's not until she meets the surprising voices of her head, her heart, her snotty respiratory system, and over 30 more, that she realizes the value of her own voice.

A woman is on the verge of her 60th birthday and she's not handling it well! As the clock ticks, she tries to come to terms with aging, culture, sexuality, and ultimately mortality. Will she wise up or break down?

***Pick of the Fringe*** A one woman show about the most evil Countess in history and how she begins to affect Erica, the actress portraying her. Will the woman who killed 650 virgins to bathe in their blood take control?

This show pays homage to Gilda’s infamous characters, quirky songs and stories of how she used humor to get through the struggles of a life cut short. Be transported back to a time where humor was innocent yet edgy and poignant. This is a glimpse into the timeless spirit of a girl named Gilda.

Written & Directed by Morna Murphy Martell Played by Ariel Labasan Yuri Kochiyama, an unsung hero whose fight against injustice began in the internment camp of Jerome, Arkansas that led her to streets of Harlem fighting alongside Malcolm X during the civil rights movement.

The Church of Scientology had actress Cathy Schenkelberg for 14 years; 5 years after leaving them behind, she has the courage to tell us all about it. This hilarious and horrifying story unfolds under the direction of Shirley Anderson.

In 1995, workers at Willard Asylum in New York state discovered 400 suitcases of former patients, their owners buried and forgotten. The objects within - time capsules of lives interrupted. This work-in-progress features 2-3 scenes told through Object Theatre, using only items from each case.