
THE INTERVIEW
ensemble theatre · the open fist · Ages 13+ · world premiere · United States
The Interview is a dark comedy in the tradition of the existential theater of the absurd. A US citizen in under rendition. An examination of torture, guns, the Catholic church and the endless cycle of man's inhumanity to man. It's a comedy. Violence and Strong language.
The Interview is a dark comedy in the tradition of the existential theater of the absurd. A US citizen in under rendition. An examination of torture, guns, the Catholic church and the endless cycle of man's inhumanity to man. It's a comedy. Violence and Strong language.
... AWKWARD PAUSES
ensemble theatre · 3ofakind theatre company · Ages 13+ · United States
SEX...death & cheeseburgers? 3 shows for the price of 1!! 3ofaKind Theatre Company has been developing dynamic original theatre since 2004. This is a sampling of some of our favorite scripts from recent seasons. You can learn more about us by visiting: www.3ofakindtheatre.org
SEX...death & cheeseburgers? 3 shows for the price of 1!! 3ofaKind Theatre Company has been developing dynamic original theatre since 2004. This is a sampling of some of our favorite scripts from recent seasons. You can learn more about us by visiting: www.3ofakindtheatre.org
BABY
ensemble theatre · a working theater · Ages 16+ · world premiere · United States
On a remote island off the coast of Maine, a reclusive has-been movie star lives in seclusion with his forty years-younger paramour. He wants to die; She wants his baby. And it’s all going down tonight.
On a remote island off the coast of Maine, a reclusive has-been movie star lives in seclusion with his forty years-younger paramour. He wants to die; She wants his baby. And it’s all going down tonight.
THE BOURGEOIS FEMINIST
ensemble theatre · somogulicious media | filmmakher · Ages 18+ · flashing lights · world premiere · United States
Vanessa Simmons takes over the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival in new stage play "the Bourgeois Feminist" by @classybrown.
Vanessa Simmons takes over the 2013 Hollywood Fringe Festival in new stage play "the Bourgeois Feminist" by @classybrown.
THE BEATING
ensemble theatre · fierce backbone · Ages 16+ · world premiere · United States
Should a parent ever strike a child? What if it's not their own child? Is it a right of parents everywhere to strike any child? What if they deserve it? Should the government be involved? The jury has been summoned, the lawyers' antics begin, and the judge holds court in this absurdist romp.
Should a parent ever strike a child? What if it's not their own child? Is it a right of parents everywhere to strike any child? What if they deserve it? Should the government be involved? The jury has been summoned, the lawyers' antics begin, and the judge holds court in this absurdist romp.
MISSHAPEN
ensemble theatre · buried moon productions · Ages 14+ · United States
MisShapen is a hilarious and touching new piece of theatre exploring distorted self-image and the modern world's obsession over appearance. Follow us into this fast paced, heartfelt and strikingly absurd variety show.
MisShapen is a hilarious and touching new piece of theatre exploring distorted self-image and the modern world's obsession over appearance. Follow us into this fast paced, heartfelt and strikingly absurd variety show.
ALL BROWN ALL CHINGON
ensemble theatre · the nomads · Ages 15+ · flashing lights · world premiere · United States
ALL BROWN ALL CHINGON follows the stories of four Chicanos: a poet, prison inmate, Iraq war veteran and playwright...as they struggle with issues of manhood and identy while they attempt to figure out the world around them.
ALL BROWN ALL CHINGON follows the stories of four Chicanos: a poet, prison inmate, Iraq war veteran and playwright...as they struggle with issues of manhood and identy while they attempt to figure out the world around them.
NEKO
ensemble theatre · csula goes to the fringe & cta · Ages 10+ · United States
"Sometimes life's little demons have nine lives."
Written by Barbara Ishida & Directed by Aurora Lizardi
Run Time: 1hr, a dark comedy about cats, healing, and family.
"Sometimes life's little demons have nine lives."
Written by Barbara Ishida & Directed by Aurora Lizardi
Run Time: 1hr, a dark comedy about cats, healing, and family.
BEFORE A FALL
ensemble theatre · working horse productions · Ages 14+ · world premiere · United States
BEFORE A FALL is a Southern Gothic tale of faith, family & fear about the patriarch of a church suspected of molesting his granddaughter, the teacher who tries to intercede, and the community that turns a blind eye. Written by an award-winning writer, this was a finalist for the 2012 Goldberg Prize.
BEFORE A FALL is a Southern Gothic tale of faith, family & fear about the patriarch of a church suspected of molesting his granddaughter, the teacher who tries to intercede, and the community that turns a blind eye. Written by an award-winning writer, this was a finalist for the 2012 Goldberg Prize.
ONE-ACTS OF KINDNESS (IN REPERTORY WITH "SITCOM")
ensemble theatre · know laughing matter · Ages 12+ · world premiere · United States
An evening of one-acts about love, life, friendship and family.
Join us for a series of short plays about relationships.
Written & directed by Ray Chao
An evening of one-acts about love, life, friendship and family.
Join us for a series of short plays about relationships.
Written & directed by Ray Chao
DADDY
ensemble theatre · too dark for la · Ages 18+ · world premiere · United States
All families have secrets, but some secrets suck more than other. When Julia gets call that her father's liver has exploded, she must travel back to her family home in Tennessee where an especially bad secret is lurking.
Warning: This dark comedy may include sex, drugs, and bad country music.
All families have secrets, but some secrets suck more than other. When Julia gets call that her father's liver has exploded, she must travel back to her family home in Tennessee where an especially bad secret is lurking.
Warning: This dark comedy may include sex, drugs, and bad country music.
THE KATRINA COMEDY FEST
ensemble theatre · bayou playhouse & flambeaux productions · Ages 14+ · family friendly · United States
The mayor of New Orleans proposed celebrating Hurricane Katrina's first anniversary with a comedy hour. Could he have meant "Comedy" in the classic sense? Through the words of five New Orleanians, experience the heartbreak, humanity, and yes, Comedy of those who rode out the storm.
The mayor of New Orleans proposed celebrating Hurricane Katrina's first anniversary with a comedy hour. Could he have meant "Comedy" in the classic sense? Through the words of five New Orleanians, experience the heartbreak, humanity, and yes, Comedy of those who rode out the storm.
25 PLAYS PER HOUR
ensemble theatre · theatre unleashed · Ages 13+ · United States of America
2012 Backstage Critics' Pick! TU presents 25 NEW original short plays featuring a handful of the company’s top actors playing over 50 characters in just one hour. Fusing comedy, drama and everything in between, it's a complete theatrical journey in 60 minutes! Speed theatre at its best!
2012 Backstage Critics' Pick! TU presents 25 NEW original short plays featuring a handful of the company’s top actors playing over 50 characters in just one hour. Fusing comedy, drama and everything in between, it's a complete theatrical journey in 60 minutes! Speed theatre at its best!
FATHERS AT A GAME
ensemble theatre · moving arts · Ages 17+ · United States
In Trey Nichols' explosive one-act play, fantasy and reality collide with deadly force. Moe and Eddie are buddies watching their sons playing football...or are they? Something weird is gurgling underneath this portrait of the American Dream. Be careful which side you root for.
In Trey Nichols' explosive one-act play, fantasy and reality collide with deadly force. Moe and Eddie are buddies watching their sons playing football...or are they? Something weird is gurgling underneath this portrait of the American Dream. Be careful which side you root for.
EXILES
ensemble theatre · los angeles theatre ensemble · United States
A poetic exploration of the Dark Night of the Soul.
A poetic exploration of the Dark Night of the Soul.
