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ALL THE BEST KILLERS ARE LIBRARIANS
comedy · The Establishment · Ages 16+ · United States of America
In this action-packed comedy, Lauren Van Kurin ("King of Kong: A Musical Parody") stars as a shy librarian recruited into the thrilling world of professional assassinations, international intrigue, and forbidden romance.
**WINNER** Season Ten of "Serial Killers" at Sacred Fools Theater
In this action-packed comedy, Lauren Van Kurin ("King of Kong: A Musical Parody") stars as a shy librarian recruited into the thrilling world of professional assassinations, international intrigue, and forbidden romance.
**WINNER** Season Ten of "Serial Killers" at Sacred Fools Theater
MALADAPTATION
ensemble theatre · Asylum @ McCadden Theatre · Ages 14+ · United States of America
We don't get to choose our families and sometimes the hardest choice we have to make is to love. MALADAPTATION is a tour de force one act of a brother and sister striving to reconcile their past to fight for their future not only for each other but to save the other from themselves.
We don't get to choose our families and sometimes the hardest choice we have to make is to love. MALADAPTATION is a tour de force one act of a brother and sister striving to reconcile their past to fight for their future not only for each other but to save the other from themselves.
THANKS A LOT: MY GRATITUSICAL!
comedy · Foolsicals · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Miss Beryl Swiver presents:
Miss Beryl Swiver in
"Thanks A Lot - My Gratitusical!"
One Woman's Musical Journey to Herself and Back.
Starring Miss Beryl Swiver from her own idea.
Miss Beryl Swiver presents:
Miss Beryl Swiver in
"Thanks A Lot - My Gratitusical!"
One Woman's Musical Journey to Herself and Back.
Starring Miss Beryl Swiver from her own idea.
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NIGHT WITCHES
ensemble theatre · The Thrillpeddlers · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A tale of women in war. The 588th Night Bomber Regiment was a thorn in Hitler’s side on the hellish Eastern Front in WWII.
A tale of women in war. The 588th Night Bomber Regiment was a thorn in Hitler’s side on the hellish Eastern Front in WWII.
THE WHEEL OF INVENTION
comedy · AwesomeTech Industries · Ages 18+ · United States of America
The Wheel of Invention is a peek inside the mind of the 20th century's most troubled themed entertainment visionary, Herman J. Weintraub. Spin The Wheel to travel through the next century and see what's in store! Plus: Join us for a guided tour of Herman's theme park, Weintraubsylvania!
The Wheel of Invention is a peek inside the mind of the 20th century's most troubled themed entertainment visionary, Herman J. Weintraub. Spin The Wheel to travel through the next century and see what's in store! Plus: Join us for a guided tour of Herman's theme park, Weintraubsylvania!
SUICIDE LIVE
comedy · Rick and Pat Creese · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Winner--Encore! Producers' Award
Performance Added-Saturday July 16, 5 pm
A dark comedy about an estranged father and son relationship that finds the fun in dysfunctional and the upside of suicide when they make their unreal lives into a reality show.
Winner--Encore! Producers' Award
Performance Added-Saturday July 16, 5 pm
A dark comedy about an estranged father and son relationship that finds the fun in dysfunctional and the upside of suicide when they make their unreal lives into a reality show.
UTERINE AFFAIRS
Lady Barbe-Bleue · Ages 18+ · France
Nominated for the 2016 FRINGE INTERNATIONAL AWARD and the INKWELL PLAYWRIGHT PROMISE AWARD!
From Paris, France, in the tradition of Absurdist Theatre, a hilarious play full of irrational situations! A virgin's journey to a dead end when she gets a shocking diagnosis: an Inconceivable Conception!
Nominated for the 2016 FRINGE INTERNATIONAL AWARD and the INKWELL PLAYWRIGHT PROMISE AWARD!
From Paris, France, in the tradition of Absurdist Theatre, a hilarious play full of irrational situations! A virgin's journey to a dead end when she gets a shocking diagnosis: an Inconceivable Conception!
I AM VERTICAL
solo performance · Michaela Myers · Ages 18+ · United States of America
"I Am Vertical" is a dark comedy about wanting to die, and is comprised of sketches, monologues, puppetry, storytelling, and improv. This show carries the theme of dealing with depression and anxiety, based on the creator's personal experience.
"I Am Vertical" is a dark comedy about wanting to die, and is comprised of sketches, monologues, puppetry, storytelling, and improv. This show carries the theme of dealing with depression and anxiety, based on the creator's personal experience.
SEVEN DECEMBERS
ensemble theatre · Nothing Important Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Seven years ago, Michael Leahy went missing. The only glimmer of hope his family is left with is the mysterious phone calls on his birthday each year. This dark comedy follows his sister, Johnny May, stuck with her estranged and dysfunctional family as they gather once more to wait for Michael.
Seven years ago, Michael Leahy went missing. The only glimmer of hope his family is left with is the mysterious phone calls on his birthday each year. This dark comedy follows his sister, Johnny May, stuck with her estranged and dysfunctional family as they gather once more to wait for Michael.
STILL GOT IT
Pinraven · Ages 16+ · United States of America
****WINNER - BEST SOLO SHOW HFF16!****
Some people don't know when to quit.
Especially THIS guy.
****WINNER - BEST SOLO SHOW HFF16!****
Some people don't know when to quit.
Especially THIS guy.
BEING MARTIN SHKRELI
solo performance · Paine Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Who is Martin Shkreli? A terrible human who made AIDS medications ridiculously expensive & bought the wrath of the WuTang Clan? Oh, that dick! Come get insight into the asshole as Sarah Rosenberg explains him to you in his own words. It's the interview of a lifetime.
Who is Martin Shkreli? A terrible human who made AIDS medications ridiculously expensive & bought the wrath of the WuTang Clan? Oh, that dick! Come get insight into the asshole as Sarah Rosenberg explains him to you in his own words. It's the interview of a lifetime.
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PENISARIA: THE STORY OF JOHN AND LORENA BOBBITT
musicals and operas · Drunken Owl Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
It's a comedic parody opera-type thingy about dismemberment, love and loss.
It's a comedic parody opera-type thingy about dismemberment, love and loss.
AMERICAN MAN DREAM
solo performance · whatthehelldidshesay · Ages 18+ · Mexico
Dark comic exploration of sexuality (and lack thereof) through the lens of a confused girl growing up in religiously conservative Mexico, where her chief romantic outlet is a giant stuffed teddy bear. Vanessa Lua hilariously illustrates that virginity can, in fact, survive marriage.
Dark comic exploration of sexuality (and lack thereof) through the lens of a confused girl growing up in religiously conservative Mexico, where her chief romantic outlet is a giant stuffed teddy bear. Vanessa Lua hilariously illustrates that virginity can, in fact, survive marriage.
