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MY CALICO SOUL

solo performance · steve brock · Ages 16+ · United States of America
My Calico Soul is a journey of taking all the labels that get thrust upon us or even give to ourselves and fully embracing them including bisexuality.
My Calico Soul is a journey of taking all the labels that get thrust upon us or even give to ourselves and fully embracing them including bisexuality.

WE NEED THIS MUSICAL TO STOP US FROM KILLING OURSELVES

One More Chance · jeff rosick, glasgow lyman, & adyn wood · Ages 18+ · United States of America
WNTMTSUFKO is a dark musical comedy celebrating the power of musicals to stop us from committing suicide. Two depressed performers decide that creating and performing a musical (with their mutual therapist) will give their lives meaning and help bring them back from depression.
WNTMTSUFKO is a dark musical comedy celebrating the power of musicals to stop us from committing suicide. Two depressed performers decide that creating and performing a musical (with their mutual therapist) will give their lives meaning and help bring them back from depression.

THE MIDNIGHT MENAGERIE

comedy · the bardic bastards · Ages 15+ · United States of America
On the eve of his first film's release, a scorned Mafioso-boss-turned-screenwriter invites the production team responsible for his misery to a midnight dinner complete with a full course of bloody revenge. A wild dark comedy in one act.
On the eve of his first film's release, a scorned Mafioso-boss-turned-screenwriter invites the production team responsible for his misery to a midnight dinner complete with a full course of bloody revenge. A wild dark comedy in one act.

THE STUDY

mb stage productions, llc · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A psychological study of the flight or fight response set in a college lecture hall. This is an immersive, audience interactive, video game and theatre inspired piece. From the creators of THE VIDEO GAMES. *May contain triggers; violence, blood, flashing lights, fog and simulated sexual situations.
A psychological study of the flight or fight response set in a college lecture hall. This is an immersive, audience interactive, video game and theatre inspired piece. From the creators of THE VIDEO GAMES. *May contain triggers; violence, blood, flashing lights, fog and simulated sexual situations.

GLITCH

ensemble theatre · rough riders theatre cavalry · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Six years after Jonathan massacred thirteen students he is giving his first interview. Rachel, an up and coming journalist, is given the opportunity of a lifetime to interview him. When the two meet Rachel discovers that Jonathan is not what the media made him out to be.
Six years after Jonathan massacred thirteen students he is giving his first interview. Rachel, an up and coming journalist, is given the opportunity of a lifetime to interview him. When the two meet Rachel discovers that Jonathan is not what the media made him out to be.

SENTENCES

comedy · rat box · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Three inmates stuck in a singular jail cell swap stories. A dark comedy loosely tied with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This ridiculous tale features their struggles with internal doubt and the harsh reality they live in.
Three inmates stuck in a singular jail cell swap stories. A dark comedy loosely tied with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This ridiculous tale features their struggles with internal doubt and the harsh reality they live in.

THE PEOPLE VS HELL KROSS

musicals and operas · hell kross · Ages 21+ · United States of America
80s British rock band, Hell Kross, stands accused of manslaughter, as their music leaves a wake of death and destruction. This heavy metal musical comedy rock opera extravaganza requires YOU to report for jury duty and decide their fate!
80s British rock band, Hell Kross, stands accused of manslaughter, as their music leaves a wake of death and destruction. This heavy metal musical comedy rock opera extravaganza requires YOU to report for jury duty and decide their fate!

ALEXA, TURN OFF HEARTBREAK

comedy · erickson & boggs · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Two girls take you on a journey through an alternate reality in a land of break ups. They explore why a guy would ask you if you like Huskies and not wanna die in a bed with you in his 80's. There's also stuff like self discovery and things we haven't found yet...
Two girls take you on a journey through an alternate reality in a land of break ups. They explore why a guy would ask you if you like Huskies and not wanna die in a bed with you in his 80's. There's also stuff like self discovery and things we haven't found yet...

VIRTUAL REALITY BY ALAN ARKIN

comedy · the extra mile workshop · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Whose reality is it, anyway? In the tug of war between who is right and who is left, there can only be two winners. Or two losers. With Jeff Elam and Matt Tramel, Directed by Glenn Morshower. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
Whose reality is it, anyway? In the tug of war between who is right and who is left, there can only be two winners. Or two losers. With Jeff Elam and Matt Tramel, Directed by Glenn Morshower. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

MARTY HAS CANCER

comedy · prufrock productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Choi and Rhoul haven’t seen Marty in a while. Then, over coffee and a stale muffin, he casually tells them he has cancer. And he wants to move to Hawaii. “Marty has Cancer” is a dark comedy about friendship, coming-of-age (in your 30’s), and the absurdity of “American Idol.”
Choi and Rhoul haven’t seen Marty in a while. Then, over coffee and a stale muffin, he casually tells them he has cancer. And he wants to move to Hawaii. “Marty has Cancer” is a dark comedy about friendship, coming-of-age (in your 30’s), and the absurdity of “American Idol.”

LADY FARTS

comedy · lady farts · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Lady Farts is an exploration of two women's journeys from childhood to adulthood, as non-conforming, slightly awkward, mostly outrageous "ladies." Covering everything from sexuality to religion to mental health to addressing the expectations of what women should be in today's society.
Lady Farts is an exploration of two women's journeys from childhood to adulthood, as non-conforming, slightly awkward, mostly outrageous "ladies." Covering everything from sexuality to religion to mental health to addressing the expectations of what women should be in today's society.

WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING

the zoo theatre co. · Ages 21+ · United States of America
"If you think it's about you -- you're probably right" A bored billionaire and his wife hold a charade of a dinner party. When their guests arrive, they take their coats and strip away societal constructs, what remains is...all too human.
"If you think it's about you -- you're probably right" A bored billionaire and his wife hold a charade of a dinner party. When their guests arrive, they take their coats and strip away societal constructs, what remains is...all too human.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR DADDY

solo performance · rainbow puppy productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A modern Freud makes an irreverent analysis of 'The Gay’(deconstructing four archetypes, tribalism, & internalized homophobia) while prescribing the need to label others as a way of self-identity–until his experiment spins wildly out of control! Playful, thought-provoking and unapologetically sassy!
A modern Freud makes an irreverent analysis of 'The Gay’(deconstructing four archetypes, tribalism, & internalized homophobia) while prescribing the need to label others as a way of self-identity–until his experiment spins wildly out of control! Playful, thought-provoking and unapologetically sassy!

BLIND SPOTS

ensemble theatre · dalton-pawle productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
In Colette Freedman’s BLIND SPOTS, politics become personal when the homophobic, reactionary president of a small New England college tries to quiet her sister’s poison pen by blackmailing her, leading to a showdown in which dark family secrets are exposed.
In Colette Freedman’s BLIND SPOTS, politics become personal when the homophobic, reactionary president of a small New England college tries to quiet her sister’s poison pen by blackmailing her, leading to a showdown in which dark family secrets are exposed.

NAKEDHEART: REBEL WITH A VOICE

cabaret & variety · nakedheart productions · Ages 14+ · United States of America
With a cast of 8 colorful characters and live music, this passionate journey is about a determined young Jazz Singer, who despite all odds, and an indescribable physical condition, finds the courage and spirit to reveal to the world what he really wants...
With a cast of 8 colorful characters and live music, this passionate journey is about a determined young Jazz Singer, who despite all odds, and an indescribable physical condition, finds the courage and spirit to reveal to the world what he really wants...