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GROWN UP ORPHAN ANNIE

Katherine Bourne Taylor · Ages 13+ · United States of America
America's favorite orphan is back, and just like you, she's, unfortunately, a grownup. Get a peek into Annie’s Cool 2023 Celebrity Lifestyle, and join her as she eulogizes her dad, searches for a new best friend, and saves the world from being run by Billionaires!
America's favorite orphan is back, and just like you, she's, unfortunately, a grownup. Get a peek into Annie’s Cool 2023 Celebrity Lifestyle, and join her as she eulogizes her dad, searches for a new best friend, and saves the world from being run by Billionaires!

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.

90’S HIP-HOP RAISED ME: A ONE WOMAN SHOW

Solo Show · Majority Joy Media · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A teenaged girl, Young Jules, turns to her favorite rappers for the advice her father refuses to give. Through their lyrics, she navigates bullies, boys and 90’s teen angst to find the courage to go after her dreams. From De La Soul to J Dilla, Jules listens and finds her own voice!
A teenaged girl, Young Jules, turns to her favorite rappers for the advice her father refuses to give. Through their lyrics, she navigates bullies, boys and 90’s teen angst to find the courage to go after her dreams. From De La Soul to J Dilla, Jules listens and finds her own voice!

CALLING IN LOVE

Solo Show · Caroline O'Meara · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A call center call girl struggling to make in-person connections, discovers intimacy and requited love with a mannequin man she rescues from drowning.
A call center call girl struggling to make in-person connections, discovers intimacy and requited love with a mannequin man she rescues from drowning.

MY DEAD DAD

Solo Show · Soaring Solo Studios · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Welcome to the funniest show about death you’ve ever seen! Sam takes you through the loss of his father from the perspective of his 15-year-old, capri-sun chugging, firework-exploding, husky self.
Welcome to the funniest show about death you’ve ever seen! Sam takes you through the loss of his father from the perspective of his 15-year-old, capri-sun chugging, firework-exploding, husky self.

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!

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?

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.

CADENZA | SCI-FI THRILLER

Ezekiel Theatre Company · Ages 12+ · United States of America
Four humans tainted with an egregious sin are forced to work together in a deadly rehabilitation test… but none of them remember what they have done.
Four humans tainted with an egregious sin are forced to work together in a deadly rehabilitation test… but none of them remember what they have done.

THE BOX

Paper Tiger · Ages 14+ · United States of America
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.

QUEEN MAB'S ALARMINGLY MANDATORY BRIDAL SHOWER

Solo Show · New Musicals Inc. · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Queen Mab, Ruler of all the Fairies, has commanded her Fairy Court to celebrate her 29th engagement. THIS time it's going to stick, and you WILL be there as Her witness. Or else.
Queen Mab, Ruler of all the Fairies, has commanded her Fairy Court to celebrate her 29th engagement. THIS time it's going to stick, and you WILL be there as Her witness. Or else.

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.

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.

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.

THE SENTENCE

Two Person Show · Ainsley Ferrell & Hannah Moore · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Quick-witted, irreverent, and unflinchingly truthful, The Sentence is a dark comedy that follows two young women as they navigate the criminal justice system after a murder only one committed. Question is, do either of them know who actually did it?
Quick-witted, irreverent, and unflinchingly truthful, The Sentence is a dark comedy that follows two young women as they navigate the criminal justice system after a murder only one committed. Question is, do either of them know who actually did it?
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