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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!

PATIENT 13

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.

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?

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.

LOSING YOUR HUMANITY (A ZOMBIE MUSICAL)

Musicals & Operas · slj productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
What do you do when the worldwide outbreak of a brain virus hits your town, causing people to attack each other? Your dad is gone, your mom is in denial, and your brother might be a zombie. Could you do what needs to be done? Would you sing about it? World Premiere Musical!
What do you do when the worldwide outbreak of a brain virus hits your town, causing people to attack each other? Your dad is gone, your mom is in denial, and your brother might be a zombie. Could you do what needs to be done? Would you sing about it? World Premiere Musical!

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.

SPEED BUMP

Comedy · good dogma productions · Ages 12+ · United States of America
SPEED BUMP is a cutting-edge comedy by Jay Martel about two friends whose relationship starts to unravel because of an impeding speed bump on their street. An adult coming-of-age story about the literal and figurative barriers that currently divide us. With Martel & John Lehr. speedbumptheplay.com
SPEED BUMP is a cutting-edge comedy by Jay Martel about two friends whose relationship starts to unravel because of an impeding speed bump on their street. An adult coming-of-age story about the literal and figurative barriers that currently divide us. With Martel & John Lehr. speedbumptheplay.com

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

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.

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.

STOCKHOLM SYNDROME

Drama · j. bothwell productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan.
A movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan.

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?

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

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.