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INFIERNO

Zanni Theatrics · Ages 14+ · United States of America
What if Dante's Inferno was real? What if it received a few modern updates? A few Latinx updates? That's exactly what we find as Deon goes through Hell on his own new personal mission to overcome grief and accept who he is, or, I suppose, who he was.
What if Dante's Inferno was real? What if it received a few modern updates? A few Latinx updates? That's exactly what we find as Deon goes through Hell on his own new personal mission to overcome grief and accept who he is, or, I suppose, who he was.

LITTLE STARS YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS: MACBETH (A SOLO SHOW)

Young & Wise Co. · Ages 15+ · United States of America
The talented kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre have been working hard to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director, Jill, behind. The show must go on...right?
The talented kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre have been working hard to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director, Jill, behind. The show must go on...right?

TRYING

Solo Show · Chance Lang · Ages 18+ · United States of America
TRYING is a dark cerebral comedy about a young man moving out of his apartment. After a life altering rejection, through grief, withdrawals, and a hand injury, in a seemingly hopeless moment, Bruce finds hope through pursuing what he loves. The question is; will he move out, and escape the mob?
TRYING is a dark cerebral comedy about a young man moving out of his apartment. After a life altering rejection, through grief, withdrawals, and a hand injury, in a seemingly hopeless moment, Bruce finds hope through pursuing what he loves. The question is; will he move out, and escape the mob?

BINGO!

AntiMatter Collective · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A disgruntled comedian struggles through an epic mental breakdown while calling the bingo game at an old folks' home. Featuring actual, interactive bingo!
A disgruntled comedian struggles through an epic mental breakdown while calling the bingo game at an old folks' home. Featuring actual, interactive bingo!

KILLER PREGAME!

Two Person Show · Hannah May Howard Productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
A new, dark, buddy-comedy about two girls hosting a Halloween party when an unexpected ghoul ends up on the guest list. A real hot-girl play. TW: language, discussion of SA
A new, dark, buddy-comedy about two girls hosting a Halloween party when an unexpected ghoul ends up on the guest list. A real hot-girl play. TW: language, discussion of SA

ANNEX

CGB Productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
ANNEX is a dark comedy about queer family, fate, and mental illness. It's the story of Elliot, who despairs of managing their mental illness and concocts a mysterious miracle cure--Belinda Carlisle, a nefarious bowl of pink light--that turns on Elliot and the family they depend on.
ANNEX is a dark comedy about queer family, fate, and mental illness. It's the story of Elliot, who despairs of managing their mental illness and concocts a mysterious miracle cure--Belinda Carlisle, a nefarious bowl of pink light--that turns on Elliot and the family they depend on.

NOTORIOUS

Drama · Produced by All New People | Written by Lance Werth · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A staged reading of three historically-inspired one-acts - ONE NIGHT ONLY! Lizzie Borden, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Wallis Simpson, Edward Prince of Wales, Joan Crawford. What lies between fame and infamy? The answer is Notorious.
A staged reading of three historically-inspired one-acts - ONE NIGHT ONLY! Lizzie Borden, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Wallis Simpson, Edward Prince of Wales, Joan Crawford. What lies between fame and infamy? The answer is Notorious.

WELCOME TO UA: UNMASKED ANONYMOUS

Two Person Show · Meg & Jess Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Are you ADDICTED to hiding? Are you FEARFUL of being yourself? Is your ALTER EGO in the driver’s seat? Stop Feeling Phony Strip Off The Layers Take Off The Mask Come to a UA Meeting Today!
Are you ADDICTED to hiding? Are you FEARFUL of being yourself? Is your ALTER EGO in the driver’s seat? Stop Feeling Phony Strip Off The Layers Take Off The Mask Come to a UA Meeting Today!

PATIENT 13

Solo Theatre · Gail Thomas and friends. · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.

IMPATIENT

Solo Show · 3oH1 Films and CNT co-production · Ages 17+ · United States of America
In the first 48 hours of being placed in a Behavioral Health Rehab facility by her parents and soon to be ex-girlfriend, Caroline deflects therapists, psychologists, and nurse techs alike through humor, wit, and dazzling dissociation. Is it therapy or standup? You be the judge.
In the first 48 hours of being placed in a Behavioral Health Rehab facility by her parents and soon to be ex-girlfriend, Caroline deflects therapists, psychologists, and nurse techs alike through humor, wit, and dazzling dissociation. Is it therapy or standup? You be the judge.

THIS WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO BE A ONE WOMAN SHOW

Bipolar Fantasy Squad · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Samantha’s comedy partner Brit died by suicide in the middle of writing a comedy show about mental illness for them to perform together. So… this is not that show! This is what that show became, performed by a comedian trying to figure out what she has to become now with out her sidekick.
Samantha’s comedy partner Brit died by suicide in the middle of writing a comedy show about mental illness for them to perform together. So… this is not that show! This is what that show became, performed by a comedian trying to figure out what she has to become now with out her sidekick.

TWO CATS ON A DATE

Solo Show · Two Cats on a Date · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Tragically weird. Unnecessarily sexual. Two Cats on a Date is exactly what it sounds like. And then much worse. A high-energy solo show in which one woman plays two cats whose romantic dinner kaleidoscopes into a world of intergenerational regret.
Tragically weird. Unnecessarily sexual. Two Cats on a Date is exactly what it sounds like. And then much worse. A high-energy solo show in which one woman plays two cats whose romantic dinner kaleidoscopes into a world of intergenerational regret.

L.A. POETS: THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY BRAIN

Drama · Bill Ratner, Incorporated · Ages 12+ · United States of America
Leading L.A. poets Nicelle Davis, Bill Ratner, and Hanna Pachman feature in an evening of wild, mind-rushing, poetic vocal mystery live on-stage directed by Anthony Sannazzaro.
Leading L.A. poets Nicelle Davis, Bill Ratner, and Hanna Pachman feature in an evening of wild, mind-rushing, poetic vocal mystery live on-stage directed by Anthony Sannazzaro.

FLAYED

Josiah Blount · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.

DETROIT

Comedy · Nothing Ever Happens Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
After a sold-out run in April, the LA premiere of Lisa D’Amour’s pulitzer-prize nominated play is here! Come experience this darkly hilarious and scorching examination of the so-called “American Dream," jolted to life by an award-winning cast
After a sold-out run in April, the LA premiere of Lisa D’Amour’s pulitzer-prize nominated play is here! Come experience this darkly hilarious and scorching examination of the so-called “American Dream," jolted to life by an award-winning cast
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