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).

In this daring dramedy, performer Michelle Jewsbury opens up about the harsh realities of her personal experience and shines a spotlight on an all too common issue that both men and women face: Domestic Violence.

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.

Set in the dystopian world after the United States suffers Civil War II, “Infinite Expectation of the Dawn” weaves the stories of Joan and Alicia, two perspectives from a country burdened with fear, who both made personal sacrifices to create their ideal reality.

Join Alison Logan, The Original Classy Broad, as she aims to convict each and every one of her ex boyfriends, through hilarious and heartfelt stories and a delicious array of songs. You, the audience and jury, get to decide if these scoundrels are innocent...or guilty as charged!

Benny Lee Harris Lumpkins Jr, a.k.a. Ben-El David, a.k.a Benny Weinberg, or is it Benny Lee Harris Weinberg-Lumpkins, whatever, he is Blewish, a.k.a. Black and Jewish. Oy Vey! Sababa? Why Judaism? These questions are answered and more at the only Oneg at hff16. Special appearance by Diversidad.

One man's journey from fear to freedom with a Ukrainian dog and some shredded cheese.

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.

A night of two very different solo shows in one very same solo hour.

When Tupac Shakur went to prison, Tony Danza saw a stranger in need of a friend and wrote him a letter. Tupac wrote back, beginning a correspondence for the ages. Presenting this intimate tete-a-tete between two giants of the 20th Century is Mr. Danza himself. ...presented by Steven Benaquist.

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!

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.

Mike Schlitt wants to restore your faith in American Democracy. He claims he can do it in just 47 minutes. Come celebrate American exceptionalism and limited attention spans, then activate your citizenship by joining the “Patriot Act Raucous Caucus”. Art! Advocacy! Action! (+ puppets)

PRYOR TRUTH is a celebration of "Richard Pryor". Through Mudbone, one of the artist's most beloved characters, we learn who Richard was, who he dared to be, the battles he fought and the cost of greatness.

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.*