theatre

There are stories and poems inside of us--Joys and sorrows, memories and dreams--They contain experience and energy and when reclaimed can be paths to greater aliveness and transformation. The Group performs their highly original "transpersonal" pieces for the Fringe.

The infamous Victor is coming to the Barking Pig tavern to kill one of seven outrageous drunken nincompoops. Who will it be? Pandemonium unfolds in Thearico Orgasmico's THE BARKING PIG, sure to be one of the most bawdy, dastardly, and certifiably hilarious productions at this year's Fringe.

Meet Carla indoors since 9/11 'til the Station Fire forces her out to meet her neighbors. A modern noire bipolar, stoner, agoraphobic sign twirler. It’s the upside of delusion. By Clara York 6/[email protected] 7:30; 6/[email protected] 10:30; 6/[email protected] 6; 6/[email protected] 10:30: Artworks Theater-Studio A; 6567 Santa Monica Blvd. $12

The family drama has never been as raucous or funny as in this absurd comedy by Catherine Pelonero, directed by Dan Berkowitz. If kitchen sink drama bores the hell out of you, this is for you! Due to the graphic nature, people who think Death of a Salesman is the best play ever will not be admitted.

How much can you really know about yourself unless you've been in a fight? That is the central question in Erick Esteban's hilarious one-man show about all of the fights and struggles he's gotten into growing up Filipino on the North-Westside of Chicago.

ZOMBIE AS FUCK! is a one act play of two childhood friends meeting at a final showdown as one is departing to fulfill the "American Dream." Robbie must play all his cards to show David that happiness and success is defined by yourself and not how society molds you.

An ambitious country fairy comes to Hollywood with nothing but her wings, a suitcase, and the dream of making it. Directed by Alexis Bloom, MAIZY is a fast paced satire that combines bold theatricality and humor to create a moving story about the price we pay for spreading our wings.

A 20 something girl tells the story of her so-far meaningless yet holding-out-hope-for-grandeur life in an admittedly awkward, unapologetically silly, and merrily self-deprecating light as she searches to find the dreams and fearlessness she had as a child.

Born a love child, raised born again. Explore the burning questions of faith & identity on Summer Sinclair's quest to find her own bohemian truth, caught between parental pendulum extremes, in this fun one hour multi-media experience w/ original music. Directed by Debra De Liso.

It’s Manhattan 1825 and the Hog Catcher is making his rounds. The Common Council has ordered him to rid the streets of the free-roaming swinish multitude. Armed with sticks, rocks, and pails of scalding water, a group of fiery young slaughterhouse girls fight for their rights- and their hogs!

This production presents the audience with vignettes that are plagued with unspoken taboos; and invites the audience to engage through a series of facilitated theatrical structures.

A carefree hipster unwraps the gift of love and finds a time-bomb of revenge. Tallahassee patriarch Judge Knott wanted his only son, Doug, to give him a grandson. Doug, having taken enough shit from the redneck Judge says, "No way. I am the last of the Knotts." This is Knott a comedy.

Two short plays, Rick Burkhardt’s “Conversation Storm” and Charles Mee’s “The House of Cards” will launch LA's most fissionable theater cabal, Uranium Madhouse, while examining the sport of verbal sparring, applications of torture, extremes of cruelty and the fragility of life, love and friendship.

A true-life tale of two best friends, their geek life, giant robots and the quest to become your own Prime. Geeks, grief and transformation … with a dash of alligator hunting, Michael Bay, and tons of fun! Presented by Pam Noles. Guided by Konstantine Anthony. Funded by the Kickstarter 106

Rollerblading in Gaza thrusts you into the world of Maude, a soldier in the Israeli army, a Cabaret singer, and a budding NYC actress. As she braves setbacks, heartache, and personal loss, shadows from her past appear on the screen behind her and help her story come alive.