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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.

UNTIL DEATH

Comedic Theatre · Nalini Sharma Presents · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Until Death is a theatre and clown show with a touch of circus, set in a hospital where time collapses and humans panic in moments of death and existence.
Until Death is a theatre and clown show with a touch of circus, set in a hospital where time collapses and humans panic in moments of death and existence.

PARIS + JULIET

Solo Theatre · Fresh Life Theatre · Ages 15+ · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Hot take: Juliet is selfish and Romeo is a d**k. After his sell out, award nominated hit Rock Bottom, Charlie Day’s new show follows Paris through sexy dances, musical numbers and dead exes. Experience Romeo and Juliet through the unbiased eyes of Juliet’s lost lover. This is Paris, not France.
Hot take: Juliet is selfish and Romeo is a d**k. After his sell out, award nominated hit Rock Bottom, Charlie Day’s new show follows Paris through sexy dances, musical numbers and dead exes. Experience Romeo and Juliet through the unbiased eyes of Juliet’s lost lover. This is Paris, not France.

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!

ELEMENO PEA

Comedic Theatre · PaperCut Theatre Co. · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A sharp, hilarious, and biting look at class, sisterhood, and privilege, 'Elemeno Pea' throws us into a lavish Martha's Vineyard estate where loyalty is tested, illusions unravel, and the price of luxury comes at a cost.
A sharp, hilarious, and biting look at class, sisterhood, and privilege, 'Elemeno Pea' throws us into a lavish Martha's Vineyard estate where loyalty is tested, illusions unravel, and the price of luxury comes at a cost.

I'M STILL NOT THAT GIRL

Solo Theatre · Curosity Killed the Cat · Ages 18+ · United States of America
After a major break-up, a thirty-something millennial moves across the country, only to be pushed to the edge by a traumatic event. In this dark comedic solo show, she hilariously navigates love, loss, and her own sanity, leaving audiences questioning whether to laugh or join her on the edge.
After a major break-up, a thirty-something millennial moves across the country, only to be pushed to the edge by a traumatic event. In this dark comedic solo show, she hilariously navigates love, loss, and her own sanity, leaving audiences questioning whether to laugh or join her on the edge.

INTERNATIONAL PARTY GIRL

Solo Theatre · Annie Laurie Daniel · Ages 18+ · United States of America
International Party Girl explores loneliness, club culture, fake friendships, and isolation. PG, the ultimate party girl, is trapped in a club’s smoking section. This show is a journey through her desires, addictions, and losses that will leave you laughing, weeping, and reaching for a drink.
International Party Girl explores loneliness, club culture, fake friendships, and isolation. PG, the ultimate party girl, is trapped in a club’s smoking section. This show is a journey through her desires, addictions, and losses that will leave you laughing, weeping, and reaching for a drink.

IN THE BLACK

Solo Theatre · Baffin Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Every wolf starts as a cub...Some just have to claw their way up. A darkly comedic solo play about an ambitious Black accountant fighting for a seat at the table in the ruthless world of Wall Street. As power, class, and loyalty collide, he must decide: How far will he go to survive?
Every wolf starts as a cub...Some just have to claw their way up. A darkly comedic solo play about an ambitious Black accountant fighting for a seat at the table in the ruthless world of Wall Street. As power, class, and loyalty collide, he must decide: How far will he go to survive?

SLAY ME

Solo Theatre · Theatre of Mutiny · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Victoria just found out the neighbor she's had a crush on is a serial killer and she's furious. Why hasn't he tried to serial kill her? She's literally asking for it. A comedy about wanting to die.
Victoria just found out the neighbor she's had a crush on is a serial killer and she's furious. Why hasn't he tried to serial kill her? She's literally asking for it. A comedy about wanting to die.

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.

DOLL PLAY

Comedic Theatre · Lyss Johnson & Pamela Mora · Ages 18+ · United States of America
DOLL PLAY is an original dark comedy following two comedians through the trials and tribulations of life as adults. Using beloved childhood dolls to process their stories, the girlies play their way through the chaos.
DOLL PLAY is an original dark comedy following two comedians through the trials and tribulations of life as adults. Using beloved childhood dolls to process their stories, the girlies play their way through the chaos.

GU

Dramatic Theatre · independent production · Ages 13+ · United States of America
5 women wake up in a giant mason jar. A factory worker, a privileged intern, a middle manager, a immigrant cleaner, and a jilted sales girl. With only two things in common: they work for the same company and they're in the same jar, tensions rise and we see the risk of fear and power of solidarity.
5 women wake up in a giant mason jar. A factory worker, a privileged intern, a middle manager, a immigrant cleaner, and a jilted sales girl. With only two things in common: they work for the same company and they're in the same jar, tensions rise and we see the risk of fear and power of solidarity.

ALL CATS GO TO HELL.

Comedic Theatre · Nightmare Lizard Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A dark-comedy surrounding a group of tweens who accidentally kill their elderly neighbor’s beloved cat and are forced to face their own mortality. All Cats go to Hell is a coming of age story about death, growing up too fast, and wild misinformation on reddit.
A dark-comedy surrounding a group of tweens who accidentally kill their elderly neighbor’s beloved cat and are forced to face their own mortality. All Cats go to Hell is a coming of age story about death, growing up too fast, and wild misinformation on reddit.

JIM MCCAFFREE - NATIONAL TREASURE

Comedic Theatre · National Treasure Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
One person, multiple delusions, and the thin line between brilliance and mediocrity. A witty examination of self-delusion, the success we imagine, and the failure we achieve. Jim McCaffree thinks that being a national treasure is the road to self-acceptance, but it's the highway to hell.
One person, multiple delusions, and the thin line between brilliance and mediocrity. A witty examination of self-delusion, the success we imagine, and the failure we achieve. Jim McCaffree thinks that being a national treasure is the road to self-acceptance, but it's the highway to hell.

HOW TO ESCAPE

Comedic Theatre · Natalie Slaiman · Ages 16+ · United States of America
One trip to a music festival. One full-blown episode. But what if losing her mind was the only way to find it? When one woman's psychotic break becomes a cosmic breakthrough, everything starts making (no) sense. A solo show about waking up to the dream of life - and the wild power of your thoughts.
One trip to a music festival. One full-blown episode. But what if losing her mind was the only way to find it? When one woman's psychotic break becomes a cosmic breakthrough, everything starts making (no) sense. A solo show about waking up to the dream of life - and the wild power of your thoughts.
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