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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.
COCKROACH DIALOGUES
comedy · second skin theatre · Ages 15+ · United States of America
A terrifyingly hilarious tale of dreams in LA consumed by cockroaches, both real and imagined.
WINNER 2016 Fringe Runway Award for Best Costumes!
A terrifyingly hilarious tale of dreams in LA consumed by cockroaches, both real and imagined.
WINNER 2016 Fringe Runway Award for Best Costumes!
MY DEAD MOM'S FUNERAL
solo performance · beever dam · Ages 14+ · United States of America
My mother is a belly dancer, a tarot reader, a fiddler in a honkytonk band -- and now she is also a ghost!! Come see a romp about a mom dying of cancer. Don't want to think about a mom dying of cancer? Oh no, does death make you uncomfortable? Too bad! Your mom's gonna die too. Deal with it!
My mother is a belly dancer, a tarot reader, a fiddler in a honkytonk band -- and now she is also a ghost!! Come see a romp about a mom dying of cancer. Don't want to think about a mom dying of cancer? Oh no, does death make you uncomfortable? Too bad! Your mom's gonna die too. Deal with it!
MY ALAMO WAR
solo performance · lean dog mean dog productions · Ages 12+ · United States of America
FRINGERS "Pwyc” TICKETS FOR EVERY SHOW. CONTACT ERNEST KEARNEY
“My Alamo War”, writer Ernest Kearney’s war against a nationally televised ministry that ruined lives, abused children and sold designer jackets to L.A.’s elite. A narrative on the nature of warfare and faith
FRINGERS "Pwyc” TICKETS FOR EVERY SHOW. CONTACT ERNEST KEARNEY
“My Alamo War”, writer Ernest Kearney’s war against a nationally televised ministry that ruined lives, abused children and sold designer jackets to L.A.’s elite. A narrative on the nature of warfare and faith
SHITTY AWFUL EVERYTHING
comedy · delusions of grandeur · Ages 16+ · United States of America
When a total schmuck finds himself diagnosed with cancer, things only go from bad to worse in this brand new dark comedy from some dudes you never heard of. It's surreal! It's absurd! It's low budget! It's the fringiest Fringe show that's ever fringed!
WARNING: You may get bloody!
When a total schmuck finds himself diagnosed with cancer, things only go from bad to worse in this brand new dark comedy from some dudes you never heard of. It's surreal! It's absurd! It's low budget! It's the fringiest Fringe show that's ever fringed!
WARNING: You may get bloody!
SUCKIN INJUN
comedy · n/a · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Two trailer trash vampires. One unexpected visitor. Sh*t's goin down.
Two trailer trash vampires. One unexpected visitor. Sh*t's goin down.
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.
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!
#HAPPYHANGOVER
ensemble theatre · midnight central theatre co. · United States of America
a devised exploration of events that may or may not have occurred between 10 pm and 5 am last night ;)
Presented by Midnight Central Theatre Co. - a company of friends dedicated to the bold and ridiculous, with roots in Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX.
a devised exploration of events that may or may not have occurred between 10 pm and 5 am last night ;)
Presented by Midnight Central Theatre Co. - a company of friends dedicated to the bold and ridiculous, with roots in Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX.
PORNO DIDO
comedy · p. dido productions/heather l. tyler · Ages 18+ · United States of America
What happens to a dream deferred? How far would you go to bring your artistic vision to life? Sex, violence and a mysterious backer derail one transman’s desperate attempt to remake Dido of Carthage. An absurd look into compromise when art and commerce collide. Partial Nudity. Sexual themes. Comedy.
What happens to a dream deferred? How far would you go to bring your artistic vision to life? Sex, violence and a mysterious backer derail one transman’s desperate attempt to remake Dido of Carthage. An absurd look into compromise when art and commerce collide. Partial Nudity. Sexual themes. Comedy.
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
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.
TILT
ensemble theatre · bam · Ages 17+ · United States of America
**TOP OF THE FRINGE - NOMINEE** *STAGE RAW TOP TEN* Two strangers’ road trip unravels when they decide to try to extort money from a DMV bribery scheme. A blistering dark comedy starring HFF award-winners Ben Moroski and Michael Shaw Fisher.
**TOP OF THE FRINGE - NOMINEE** *STAGE RAW TOP TEN* Two strangers’ road trip unravels when they decide to try to extort money from a DMV bribery scheme. A blistering dark comedy starring HFF award-winners Ben Moroski and Michael Shaw Fisher.
PUNCH AND JUDY
comedy · school of night · Ages 17+ · United States of America
**STAGE RAW TOP TEN! A MUST SEE!**
Mr. Punch will tickle your ribs as he bludgeons, stabs, slashes, burns, shoots and inappropriately gropes his way straight into your heart in this live-action adaptation of the western world’s most enduring popular entertainment. Not for kids. 50 Min.
**STAGE RAW TOP TEN! A MUST SEE!**
Mr. Punch will tickle your ribs as he bludgeons, stabs, slashes, burns, shoots and inappropriately gropes his way straight into your heart in this live-action adaptation of the western world’s most enduring popular entertainment. Not for kids. 50 Min.
#WHALEFAIL
comedy · go go guppie productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A woman is eaten alive by a killer whale at America's top marine park.
Who is to blame for this colossal #WhaleFail?
Part comedy.
Part drama.
Part whale murder mystery.
#WHALEFAIL: a biting new play by Brett Epstein.
Not everything is black & white.
A woman is eaten alive by a killer whale at America's top marine park.
Who is to blame for this colossal #WhaleFail?
Part comedy.
Part drama.
Part whale murder mystery.
#WHALEFAIL: a biting new play by Brett Epstein.
Not everything is black & white.