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immersive theatre · nina childs productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
2 women with dreams to ruin the world, a not so special tween, a motivational speaker on the edge, a killer beautician and a gossip columnist that becomes a cautionary headline are just a few of the whacky characters you will meet in this colorful sketch show written and directed by Nina Childs .
2 women with dreams to ruin the world, a not so special tween, a motivational speaker on the edge, a killer beautician and a gossip columnist that becomes a cautionary headline are just a few of the whacky characters you will meet in this colorful sketch show written and directed by Nina Childs .

SECRET HONOR - THE LAST TESTAMENT OF RICHARD M. NIXON

solo performance · bootcamp productions · Ages 14+ · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ghosts and paranoia fuel the alcoholic reflections of a fallen and discredited US President in this remarkable one-man show. A searing interrogation of the Nixon mystique and an audacious depiction of unchecked paranoia.
Ghosts and paranoia fuel the alcoholic reflections of a fallen and discredited US President in this remarkable one-man show. A searing interrogation of the Nixon mystique and an audacious depiction of unchecked paranoia.

ONE MAN NOIR

solo performance · deconstructed productions · Ages 12+ · United States of America
1944, San Francisco. A mysterious woman's plea. Murder! Espionage!! (((Nazis!!!))) Detective Frank Liston is in over his head as he races against the clock to solve this rich pulp novel/noir style, multi-media, mystery that just happens to have only one actor.
1944, San Francisco. A mysterious woman's plea. Murder! Espionage!! (((Nazis!!!))) Detective Frank Liston is in over his head as he races against the clock to solve this rich pulp novel/noir style, multi-media, mystery that just happens to have only one actor.

WE ARE NOT THESE HANDS

ensemble theatre · rogue machine at the met · Ages 18+ · United States of America
We Are Not These Hands follows the journey of two 15 year old girls, Moth and Belly. They reside in a dystopian society where filth is abundant and the addiction to porn is incessant. But, they have their friendship-- a relationship bound by struggle, love, and a slew of inside jokes.
We Are Not These Hands follows the journey of two 15 year old girls, Moth and Belly. They reside in a dystopian society where filth is abundant and the addiction to porn is incessant. But, they have their friendship-- a relationship bound by struggle, love, and a slew of inside jokes.

TRIXIE: THE MUSICAL

musicals and operas · decker dellorusso productions · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Trixie: The Musical follows its quirky leading lady into the comedic depths of psychotherapy. This polarizing therapist is dressed to impress and out to save the world. With dark humor, irreverent music, and a flair for the dramatic, nothing is off limits when Trixie is in session.
Trixie: The Musical follows its quirky leading lady into the comedic depths of psychotherapy. This polarizing therapist is dressed to impress and out to save the world. With dark humor, irreverent music, and a flair for the dramatic, nothing is off limits when Trixie is in session.

NOTHING BAD: A WEREWOLF ROCK MUSICAL

musicals and operas · theyplayed productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
2017 PICK OF THE FRINGE! Deep inside each human a Beast waits to be born—in claws, teeth and violence. Society represses it. Rebels embrace it. One woman will be transformed by it. A Horror Musical Written/Directed by Erik Blair. Music/Lyrics by Daniel Sugimoto (creator of HFF 2016's Broadway Noir)!
2017 PICK OF THE FRINGE! Deep inside each human a Beast waits to be born—in claws, teeth and violence. Society represses it. Rebels embrace it. One woman will be transformed by it. A Horror Musical Written/Directed by Erik Blair. Music/Lyrics by Daniel Sugimoto (creator of HFF 2016's Broadway Noir)!

METALHEAD

musicals and operas · grabby productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A folk rock musical about robots and the human people who hate them
A folk rock musical about robots and the human people who hate them

HUNGRY

solo performance · leah rae hulgin · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Hungry explores the psyche of a young woman struggling with anorexia. Through a series of character monologues, the audience will learn the various sides of the disease, ranging from addiction to neuroses.
Hungry explores the psyche of a young woman struggling with anorexia. Through a series of character monologues, the audience will learn the various sides of the disease, ranging from addiction to neuroses.

URBAN THEATRE MOVEMENT PRESENTS: URBAN UNREST

urban theatre movement · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Urban Theatre Movement presents Urban Unrest: a series of original one act plays ranging from the absurd to the surreal, creatively tied together by fusing elements of spoken word, movement, and music. Urban Unrest features some of the founding voices of Urban Theatre Movement.
Urban Theatre Movement presents Urban Unrest: a series of original one act plays ranging from the absurd to the surreal, creatively tied together by fusing elements of spoken word, movement, and music. Urban Unrest features some of the founding voices of Urban Theatre Movement.

THE AMITYCODE

ensemble theatre · devin crittenden productions & argos ranch · Ages 16+ · United States of America
After being dumped by his long-time girlfriend, a brilliant robotics engineer creates a robot to love him unconditionally. But he may have programmed her too well.
After being dumped by his long-time girlfriend, a brilliant robotics engineer creates a robot to love him unconditionally. But he may have programmed her too well.

THE RISING

ensemble theatre · green light productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
It's 2033. You are about to have your funniest nightmare! The murder rate is the highest ever and The Gold House (formerly White) boasts, Number ONE again! In the midst of all this chaos, a revolutionary group called The Rising is killing politicians. The Rising is happening now.
It's 2033. You are about to have your funniest nightmare! The murder rate is the highest ever and The Gold House (formerly White) boasts, Number ONE again! In the midst of all this chaos, a revolutionary group called The Rising is killing politicians. The Rising is happening now.

NORMAL

ensemble theatre · the vagrancy · Ages 15+ · United States of America
The West Coast Premiere of NORMAL by Anthony Neilson "NORMAL is a dark, unblinking plunge into the nether regions of human depravity. It is not for the faint of heart." - BroadwayWorld
The West Coast Premiere of NORMAL by Anthony Neilson "NORMAL is a dark, unblinking plunge into the nether regions of human depravity. It is not for the faint of heart." - BroadwayWorld

LADIES IN WAITING: THE JUDGEMENT OF HENRY VIII

ensemble theatre · tier 5 theatre project · Ages 12+ · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
What's a Tudor monarch to do when he has to face his six wives in the afterlife? The Edinburgh Fringe SELL OUT, smash hit makes its US Debut! Through humour, heartbreak, and hubris, Henry VIII comes face to face with what his legacy has become: one entirely defined by women.
What's a Tudor monarch to do when he has to face his six wives in the afterlife? The Edinburgh Fringe SELL OUT, smash hit makes its US Debut! Through humour, heartbreak, and hubris, Henry VIII comes face to face with what his legacy has become: one entirely defined by women.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A VAMPIRE

ensemble theatre · offending shadows theatre company · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Brenda Frank is so desperate to be turned into a vampire that she actually finds one, but some vampires desire more than blood.
Brenda Frank is so desperate to be turned into a vampire that she actually finds one, but some vampires desire more than blood.

APATHY KILLED THE CAT

Drama · n/a · Ages 18+ · United States of America
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