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LEAVE A MESSAGE

Solo Theatre · Middle Child Productions · Ages 12+ · United States of America
"Leave a Message" is a heartfelt one-woman show that delves into the powerful bond between a sister and her brother, who struggles with depression. It is a deeply personal exploration of love, loss, friendship and the emotional complexities of mental illness.
"Leave a Message" is a heartfelt one-woman show that delves into the powerful bond between a sister and her brother, who struggles with depression. It is a deeply personal exploration of love, loss, friendship and the emotional complexities of mental illness.

MAYOR OF NOTHING

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Katie Balen · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Kelly Beacon is running for mayor of a town called Nothing. The only problem? That town doesn't exist.
Kelly Beacon is running for mayor of a town called Nothing. The only problem? That town doesn't exist.

SQUIRM: A TRUE STORY

Musicals & Operas · Share the Load · Ages 17+ · United States of America
SQUIRM: A True Story is a surreal autobiographical dark musical comedy that follows Mia, a nonbinary Jewish musician, as they navigate the complexities of chronic illness, personal identity, and a codependent, romantic relationship with their tapeworm, Squirm.
SQUIRM: A True Story is a surreal autobiographical dark musical comedy that follows Mia, a nonbinary Jewish musician, as they navigate the complexities of chronic illness, personal identity, and a codependent, romantic relationship with their tapeworm, Squirm.

FOOL IN THE POOL

Musicals & Operas · Pink Palace Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A has-been child star turned karaoke host confronts his troubled past when his former producer threatens to kill their comeback dream.
A has-been child star turned karaoke host confronts his troubled past when his former producer threatens to kill their comeback dream.

TERMINATION FEE

Comedic Theatre · Plac One Productions, LLC and Fringe Management LLC · Ages 14+ · United States of America
A scathing commentary on the American health care system. When Neil Camden loses his job and health benefits, his wife, Adi Carota, can no longer get her life-saving insulin. In a period of frustration and desperation, Neil takes matters into his own hands.
A scathing commentary on the American health care system. When Neil Camden loses his job and health benefits, his wife, Adi Carota, can no longer get her life-saving insulin. In a period of frustration and desperation, Neil takes matters into his own hands.

WAKING UP GONE WRONG

Solo Theatre · G.D. Wright · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Waking Up Gone Wrong is a true story of “awakening” going off the rails. From Mormon certainty to sex, drugs, enlightenment, and psychosis—this is how I repeatedly mistook beginnings for endings and fell face-first into grace. A darkly funny multimedia dive into failure, redemption, and love.
Waking Up Gone Wrong is a true story of “awakening” going off the rails. From Mormon certainty to sex, drugs, enlightenment, and psychosis—this is how I repeatedly mistook beginnings for endings and fell face-first into grace. A darkly funny multimedia dive into failure, redemption, and love.

GLORYHOLE

Dramatic Theatre · the gangbusters theatre company · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Grief led Todd to a gloryhole. What he finds is a radical rebirth. In a world where bodies are content and pain is currency, one woman teaches him to live again. Gloryhole is scathing, soulful, and completely unfiltered. A sex-drenched ghost story for our time.
Grief led Todd to a gloryhole. What he finds is a radical rebirth. In a world where bodies are content and pain is currency, one woman teaches him to live again. Gloryhole is scathing, soulful, and completely unfiltered. A sex-drenched ghost story for our time.

THE JEWEL BOX CABARET

Cabaret & Burlesque · Moon Gem Productions · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
The Jewel Box Cabaret is a 60-minute dazzling burlesque spectacle hosted by comedian Todd Perry, featuring Daphne Moon and her roster of sparkling Gems and top local performers. Glamour, laughter, and tease—all in one glittering night!
The Jewel Box Cabaret is a 60-minute dazzling burlesque spectacle hosted by comedian Todd Perry, featuring Daphne Moon and her roster of sparkling Gems and top local performers. Glamour, laughter, and tease—all in one glittering night!

TRUNK

Comedic Theatre · RAH · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Emma and Liz, 2 sisters with a fraught history, tackle the grim task of cleaning out their father's home following his death. Decades of tension and pettiness come to a head as they near their final task: opening his locked trunk and revealing the secrets within. A dark horror/comedy about grief.
Emma and Liz, 2 sisters with a fraught history, tackle the grim task of cleaning out their father's home following his death. Decades of tension and pettiness come to a head as they near their final task: opening his locked trunk and revealing the secrets within. A dark horror/comedy about grief.

FUNERAL SHOW

Immersive & Games · Elena Martinez · Ages 18+ · United States of America
FUNERAL SHOW is a one-woman dark comedy seeking closure when your parent is neither gone, forgotten...nor in your life. Elena Martinez is throwing a musical, drag clown funeral to remember the bygone good times and you’re all invited. Bring your tissues and dress in black, the mourning has begun.
FUNERAL SHOW is a one-woman dark comedy seeking closure when your parent is neither gone, forgotten...nor in your life. Elena Martinez is throwing a musical, drag clown funeral to remember the bygone good times and you’re all invited. Bring your tissues and dress in black, the mourning has begun.

BETH WANTS THE D

Solo Theatre · Beth May · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A comedy about all the times Beth May has thought about killing herself! This autobiographical one woman show puts you in the splash zone of death and delusion as Beth journeys through her struggle with bipolar disorder, but like, in a funny way. Written and performed by Beth May.
A comedy about all the times Beth May has thought about killing herself! This autobiographical one woman show puts you in the splash zone of death and delusion as Beth journeys through her struggle with bipolar disorder, but like, in a funny way. Written and performed by Beth May.

TAKE THE SEVENTH BREATH TWICE

Dramatic Theatre · Flawed Productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Four deranged, curiously literary Hollywood thieves take down a crew of mobbed up Simi Valley drug dealers. Shockingly, things go horribly wrong.
Four deranged, curiously literary Hollywood thieves take down a crew of mobbed up Simi Valley drug dealers. Shockingly, things go horribly wrong.

GREEK VIPER

Solo Theatre · Viper's Nest Productions · Ages 15+ · United States of America
A charming pianist’s world unravels when love and tragedy drag him into a violent double life—hidden from his hilariously overbearing Greek parents. Greek Viper blends the heart of My Big Fat Greek Wedding with the grit of A Bronx Tale in a darkly funny and tragic solo show. 1 actor. 17 characters.
A charming pianist’s world unravels when love and tragedy drag him into a violent double life—hidden from his hilariously overbearing Greek parents. Greek Viper blends the heart of My Big Fat Greek Wedding with the grit of A Bronx Tale in a darkly funny and tragic solo show. 1 actor. 17 characters.

OH CONSTANTINE!

Comedic Theatre · The Society of the Cellar · Ages 16+ · United States of America
“OH, CONSTANTINE!” is a sharp, satirical comedy set during the Byzantine empire in 325 A.D. at Emperor Constantine’s Court during the Council of Nicaea, where four unruly bishops and a barmaid with a secret agenda debate the Trinity, turning holy debates into unholy laughter!
“OH, CONSTANTINE!” is a sharp, satirical comedy set during the Byzantine empire in 325 A.D. at Emperor Constantine’s Court during the Council of Nicaea, where four unruly bishops and a barmaid with a secret agenda debate the Trinity, turning holy debates into unholy laughter!

BLACKOUT - NO HARD FEELINGS. A DARKLY COMIC RECKONING WITH BOOZE, BOYS AND BIG EMOTIONS

Solo Theatre · Kerri Van Auken and Soaring Solo Studios · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A dark & silly tale, we follow Mary Lynn, a seemingly sunny woman in arrested development with a predilection for escapism. A fateful bite of cake, kicks off a trip inside her head & she meets an irresistible cast of characters to confront the feelings she spent a lifetime blocking & blacking out.
A dark & silly tale, we follow Mary Lynn, a seemingly sunny woman in arrested development with a predilection for escapism. A fateful bite of cake, kicks off a trip inside her head & she meets an irresistible cast of characters to confront the feelings she spent a lifetime blocking & blacking out.
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