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HOMECOMING: A DARKLY FUNNY TALE ABOUT LOSING MY MOM AND FINDING MYSELF... AGAIN

Comedic Theatre · Dara Kosberg · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
When Dara loses her mother at 20, she makes a highly questionable decision involving 250 burgers, a college dorm, and a wad of cash. "Homecoming", by Moth StorySLAM winner Dara Kosberg, will take you on a grief adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She had to wait until I was dead to do something impressive??” - my mom
When Dara loses her mother at 20, she makes a highly questionable decision involving 250 burgers, a college dorm, and a wad of cash. "Homecoming", by Moth StorySLAM winner Dara Kosberg, will take you on a grief adventure! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “She had to wait until I was dead to do something impressive??” - my mom

ALPS, ADIEU!

Dramatic Theatre · Okay Films · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
In this dark comedy set in a secluded Swiss cabin, Augustine gathers her closest people for what seems like a normal visit, until she drops a bombshell that sends everything spiraling into chaos.
In this dark comedy set in a secluded Swiss cabin, Augustine gathers her closest people for what seems like a normal visit, until she drops a bombshell that sends everything spiraling into chaos.

MELANCHOLY PLAY

Comedic Theatre · Contempo Productions · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Sarah Ruhl's MELANCHOLY PLAY is a raucous, genre-bending melodrama. Tilly suffers from exquisite melancholy. Everyone she meets finds it irresistible - and promptly falls in love with her. When her sadness suddenly vanishes, chaos ensues. Don't miss this romantic comedy having an existential crisis.
Sarah Ruhl's MELANCHOLY PLAY is a raucous, genre-bending melodrama. Tilly suffers from exquisite melancholy. Everyone she meets finds it irresistible - and promptly falls in love with her. When her sadness suddenly vanishes, chaos ensues. Don't miss this romantic comedy having an existential crisis.

LADY M

Dramatic Theatre · Dona Riot Collective · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Lady M is a reimagination of Macbeth, where Lady M and the witches take the lead. A dark comedy where loss and the supernatural spark ambition and revenge.
Lady M is a reimagination of Macbeth, where Lady M and the witches take the lead. A dark comedy where loss and the supernatural spark ambition and revenge.

GILDED RAGE: THE GREATEST THING SINCE SLICED BEHEAD

Clown & Alternative Comedy · The Land of Perkistan · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
Gilded Rage is a riot in rhyme. A deeply silly collision of song, clown, chaos & choreography. This feminist farce bursts thru the fourth wall & begs fealty, but the revolution is at the door, Bitches, & heads are gonna roll. Think Hamilton hooking up with Oh Mary!
Gilded Rage is a riot in rhyme. A deeply silly collision of song, clown, chaos & choreography. This feminist farce bursts thru the fourth wall & begs fealty, but the revolution is at the door, Bitches, & heads are gonna roll. Think Hamilton hooking up with Oh Mary!

ACT NORMAL

Solo Theatre · Tom Ayers · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Tom Ayers came up in NYC’s 80s comedy boom, working legendary clubs before years on the road and in TV and Film. Then life took a turn. Act Normal is a hilarious, heartfelt solo show about comedy, survival, and what it means to “act normal” when nothing about life is.
Tom Ayers came up in NYC’s 80s comedy boom, working legendary clubs before years on the road and in TV and Film. Then life took a turn. Act Normal is a hilarious, heartfelt solo show about comedy, survival, and what it means to “act normal” when nothing about life is.

WHITE ELEPHANT

Comedic Theatre · N/A · Ages 18+ · 90 mins · United States of America
White Elephant is a Hitchcockian inspired tale of a brother and sister who believe they’ve committed the perfect crime of murdering their mother to protect their inheritance… until they receive a surprising gift at their annual family Christmas party: the murder weapon.
White Elephant is a Hitchcockian inspired tale of a brother and sister who believe they’ve committed the perfect crime of murdering their mother to protect their inheritance… until they receive a surprising gift at their annual family Christmas party: the murder weapon.

ARGUMENTS!

Dramatic Theatre · Small Burden Productions · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Alex and Alma are in love -- with each other, not so much with their life. Until Alma gets the job of her dreams and changes the tune. Set in their New York apartment and scored live by the emotions they cannot express; the conflicts ask us, is the role of a muse inherently submissive?
Alex and Alma are in love -- with each other, not so much with their life. Until Alma gets the job of her dreams and changes the tune. Set in their New York apartment and scored live by the emotions they cannot express; the conflicts ask us, is the role of a muse inherently submissive?

THERAPIST ZERO

Solo Theatre · b.e. Creative · Ages 18+ · 58 mins · United States of America
Therapist Zero is a raw, darkly comic solo show about parenting a brilliant, emotionally charged daughter, only to run headfirst into a maze of psychiatrists, broken systems, and his own past, and begin to question what’s really driving the problem.
Therapist Zero is a raw, darkly comic solo show about parenting a brilliant, emotionally charged daughter, only to run headfirst into a maze of psychiatrists, broken systems, and his own past, and begin to question what’s really driving the problem.

SHE'S SO SPECIAL

Comedic Theatre · Feline Productions · Ages 16+ · 30 mins · United States of America
In this melodramatic and heart-warming one-act play that Meg wrote for herself to star in, she irreverently pays homage to the American TV and movie tropes that shaped her world view. Will there be big, explosive emotions? Absolutely. Will she take things too far? You betcha!
In this melodramatic and heart-warming one-act play that Meg wrote for herself to star in, she irreverently pays homage to the American TV and movie tropes that shaped her world view. Will there be big, explosive emotions? Absolutely. Will she take things too far? You betcha!

SMALL BUT AGGRESSIVE

Solo Theatre · Greenway Arts Alliance · Ages 13+ · 65 mins · United States of America
A multi-character, “one-widow” dark comedy. A show for anyone who has been touched by loss … and that’s just about everyone.
A multi-character, “one-widow” dark comedy. A show for anyone who has been touched by loss … and that’s just about everyone.

JIMI DARKNESS: ALCOHOLIC SUPERHERO

Musicals & Operas · 5 by 12 · Ages 21+ · 80 mins · United States of America
In this Rock Musical Dark Comedy, Jimi is a musician by day and a crime fighting superhero by night– but his power comes from drinking alcohol. No drink? No power.
In this Rock Musical Dark Comedy, Jimi is a musician by day and a crime fighting superhero by night– but his power comes from drinking alcohol. No drink? No power.

PLEASE DON'T FREAK OUT

Solo Theatre · SRC Creative · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Everyone dies. Claire knows this—she's prepped 207 bodies at Scott and Son's Funeral Home. She's great at her job. What she's still figuring out is how to be one of the living. A world-premiere dark comedy about death, depression, and why the hell we've decided we can't talk about any of it.
Everyone dies. Claire knows this—she's prepped 207 bodies at Scott and Son's Funeral Home. She's great at her job. What she's still figuring out is how to be one of the living. A world-premiere dark comedy about death, depression, and why the hell we've decided we can't talk about any of it.

EARLY DAY

Dramatic Theatre · Frog Cake Productions · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
We all know everyone should be in therapy but what actually happens during these sessions. More importantly, what happens in between the sessions? Therapy is one emotional hour a week for clients. For therapists, it's all day everyday. What does their day look like? How do they handle that all?
We all know everyone should be in therapy but what actually happens during these sessions. More importantly, what happens in between the sessions? Therapy is one emotional hour a week for clients. For therapists, it's all day everyday. What does their day look like? How do they handle that all?

APOCALYPSE ROCKIN' NOW!

Comedy & Variety Acts · Independent · Ages 18+ · 50 mins · United States of America
It's the final countdown! The sea has dried up, the sky is red, the bombs could drop at any moment. All that's left to do is go out with a bang. We are bringing the best performers you have never heard of to the stage. Comedy sketches, musical guests, and the threat of nuclear annihilation, LIVE!
It's the final countdown! The sea has dried up, the sky is red, the bombs could drop at any moment. All that's left to do is go out with a bang. We are bringing the best performers you have never heard of to the stage. Comedy sketches, musical guests, and the threat of nuclear annihilation, LIVE!
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