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THE DINNER PARTY

Drama · BB Bug Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.

TOUGH CHOICES FOR THE NEW CENTURY: A SEMINAR FOR RESPONSIBLE LIVING

Comedy · St. Andrews Playhouse · Ages 10+ · United States of America
Bob Dooley, a user-friendly midwesterner, welcomes you into his natural disaster preparedness seminar as his marriage unravels and he stumbles into a masochistic, psychosexual power exchange with a smokin' hot gun enthusiast. **This performance includes inoperable prop guns.**
Bob Dooley, a user-friendly midwesterner, welcomes you into his natural disaster preparedness seminar as his marriage unravels and he stumbles into a masochistic, psychosexual power exchange with a smokin' hot gun enthusiast. **This performance includes inoperable prop guns.**

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.

IN ANOTHER LIFE BY T.W. STEWARD: A DYNAMIC READING OF A NEW FANTASY STAGE PLAY

Drama · The Pop Theatre Company · Ages 13+ · United States of America
In Another Life is a new fantasy stage play that tells the story of a group of strangers who are brought together when they discover that they each have developed memories of past lives in a magical world, and that world is the setting of the latest bestselling fantasy novel.
In Another Life is a new fantasy stage play that tells the story of a group of strangers who are brought together when they discover that they each have developed memories of past lives in a magical world, and that world is the setting of the latest bestselling fantasy novel.

HEDDA GABLER

Drama · Untold Wants Theatre x Tough Kitty · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking. Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking. Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.

BRAINWASHED

Solo Show · Alina Konon · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Brainwashed is an absurd clown show about growing up in dictatorship. Through a series of absurd clown bits, Alina engages the audience in the process of brainwashing while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime.
Brainwashed is an absurd clown show about growing up in dictatorship. Through a series of absurd clown bits, Alina engages the audience in the process of brainwashing while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime.

POP STAR

Solo Show · Devon Drew · Ages 13+ · United States of America
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.

LATITUDE

Two Person Show · Fooled Again · Ages 6+ · United States of America
When a couple of ducks take a break out at sea from their long migration, they begin discussing important matters like the meaning of life, the best kind of worms to eat, and why they do the things they do, like flying in a V formation. This is a puppet show that is both funny and deep.
When a couple of ducks take a break out at sea from their long migration, they begin discussing important matters like the meaning of life, the best kind of worms to eat, and why they do the things they do, like flying in a V formation. This is a puppet show that is both funny and deep.

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.

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®.

GRIEF BOX

Solo Show · Kathleen Leary · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?

THE BUILD

Drama · Pachyderm Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Four carpenters, while building scenic elements for a show, expose more than they thought they would when the day began. All elements built will be raffled off.
Four carpenters, while building scenic elements for a show, expose more than they thought they would when the day began. All elements built will be raffled off.

THE HOUSE WHISPERER

Solo Show · The Magical Cabanas · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A raunchy, racy and whacky one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board and a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.
A raunchy, racy and whacky one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board and a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.

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.

TRUMPERY

Comedy · Clumsy Harlot Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
In this scathing one-act, ex-President Donald has commandeered Tiffany Trump's yacht, along with Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Jared Kushner and a surprise stowaway! Watch America's most infamous dysfunctional family flee prosecution and get on each other's nerves in this year's most outrageous satire.
In this scathing one-act, ex-President Donald has commandeered Tiffany Trump's yacht, along with Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Jared Kushner and a surprise stowaway! Watch America's most infamous dysfunctional family flee prosecution and get on each other's nerves in this year's most outrageous satire.
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