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HIPPOPOTOMONSTROSESQUIPPEDALIOPHOBIA
Two Person Show · Dawn Branch · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.
TO THE END OF THE WORLD
Comedy · CloudBreak Theatre Company · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Thirteen year old Charlie is trying to recruit friends to stay with him in his dad's doomsday bunker to save them from dying in the upcoming 2012 apocalypse. One by one, Charlie's peers realize the end of the world might just be easier than the terrifying reality of growing up.
Thirteen year old Charlie is trying to recruit friends to stay with him in his dad's doomsday bunker to save them from dying in the upcoming 2012 apocalypse. One by one, Charlie's peers realize the end of the world might just be easier than the terrifying reality of growing up.
THREE CAN KEEP A SECRET
Theatre Unleashed · Ages 17+ · United States of America
It was supposed to be an easy score. Whack the mark. Set the scene. Take the money. That's how they planned it. But for poor Moose and Sonny, a really bad night is only just beginning. A darkly funny interactive crime thriller where you decide who lives, who dies, and who gets away with murder.
It was supposed to be an easy score. Whack the mark. Set the scene. Take the money. That's how they planned it. But for poor Moose and Sonny, a really bad night is only just beginning. A darkly funny interactive crime thriller where you decide who lives, who dies, and who gets away with murder.
EXTRATERRESTRIAL KINK
Solo Show · Maura Mannle · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A woman has sex with an alien when she is 16, messing up all hope for real love on Earth.
A woman has sex with an alien when she is 16, messing up all hope for real love on Earth.
MY LITTLE PHOBIA
Comedy · Emily Markoe · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.
IF WE WERE A MOVIE
Solo Show · Persephone Productions · Ages 11+ · United States of America
We all navigate life differently. Some people use laughter, some people go to therapy, some people bottle things up, some people lie to themselves or to others. For Lily it's different: she sees everything as a movie.
We all navigate life differently. Some people use laughter, some people go to therapy, some people bottle things up, some people lie to themselves or to others. For Lily it's different: she sees everything as a movie.
COCK TALES "STRAIGHT UP, DIRTY & SHAKEN STORIES OF LUST & LOVE "
Two Person Show · - None - · Ages 18+ · United States of America
COCK TALES "Straight Up, Dirty & Shaken Stories of Lust & Love " R rated Nudity Dark comedy Based on True Experiences
COCK TALES "Straight Up, Dirty & Shaken Stories of Lust & Love " R rated Nudity Dark comedy Based on True Experiences
QUICKSAND
Solo Show · Heather Fink · Ages 13+ · United States of America
After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink’s dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face.
After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink’s dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face.
FRONTIERS: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
Comedy · FRONTIERS.TV · Ages 16+ · United States of America
ONE NIGHT ONLY! In this PULP FICTION STAR WARS, an army deserter and his partner—the alien super-intelligence inhabiting his spaceship—set course for darkly-comic, scifi adventure in a multimedia, audience participation, staged reading extravaganza! Sex! Violence! Sarcasm! It's everything you love!
ONE NIGHT ONLY! In this PULP FICTION STAR WARS, an army deserter and his partner—the alien super-intelligence inhabiting his spaceship—set course for darkly-comic, scifi adventure in a multimedia, audience participation, staged reading extravaganza! Sex! Violence! Sarcasm! It's everything you love!
BETTER U
Solo Show · One-Eyed Cat Theatre Co. · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A partially scripted, partially audience interaction based satire on the relentless culture of self-improvement that surrounds us. Better U is the self-improvement U-ducation sensation that's sweeping the nation. You will be the best version of yourself. Whether you like it or not.
A partially scripted, partially audience interaction based satire on the relentless culture of self-improvement that surrounds us. Better U is the self-improvement U-ducation sensation that's sweeping the nation. You will be the best version of yourself. Whether you like it or not.
WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS
Dramatic Theatre · Day for Knight Productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other.
A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other.
A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.
FINAL GIRL: THE MUSICAL
Musicals & Operas · Callie Ott · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.
PARTY PRINCESS
Solo Show · Siben Productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.
GASLIGHTING IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE
Solo Show · Lemonade Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Comedian Fielding Edlow's (Bojack Horseman) solo show about being gaslit for 13 years by her character actor husband. Fresh off a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, it was featured in the UK Times: “Their marriage was like the Exxon Valdez supertanker leaking gallons of oil in your home.”
Comedian Fielding Edlow's (Bojack Horseman) solo show about being gaslit for 13 years by her character actor husband. Fresh off a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, it was featured in the UK Times: “Their marriage was like the Exxon Valdez supertanker leaking gallons of oil in your home.”
QUEEN OUT (VERB)
Dionysia · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.