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PIT OF GOBLINS

solo performance · dean winkleson presents · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A madcap multi-media solo show about Wayne, an optimistic serial killer who, in order to avoid capture by a local sheriff, must feed his victims to a pit of goblins in the woods.
A madcap multi-media solo show about Wayne, an optimistic serial killer who, in order to avoid capture by a local sheriff, must feed his victims to a pit of goblins in the woods.

WALKING ON EGGSHELLS IN STILETTOS

solo performance · ann-marie lariccia · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Walking On Eggshells In Stilettos written/performed by Ann-Marie Lariccia & directed/developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, is one woman’s dark comedy about the effects of child abuse and bipolar disorder. We journey with Ann Marie as she steps out of negative patterns and into some sexy stilettos!
Walking On Eggshells In Stilettos written/performed by Ann-Marie Lariccia & directed/developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, is one woman’s dark comedy about the effects of child abuse and bipolar disorder. We journey with Ann Marie as she steps out of negative patterns and into some sexy stilettos!

WIGFIELD

comedy · ruckus rockwell & the unknown artists · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Wigfield - the can-do town that just may not! - is shadowed by the Bulkwaller Dam, a structure the government wants to tear down. The "residents" (squatters) of Wigfield must prove they are a town worth saving and maybe, even recognizing.
Wigfield - the can-do town that just may not! - is shadowed by the Bulkwaller Dam, a structure the government wants to tear down. The "residents" (squatters) of Wigfield must prove they are a town worth saving and maybe, even recognizing.

THE MASHER

loud karma productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
ENCORE WINNER! The Masher is a disturbing and often hysterically funny #MeToo allegory. Three women of wildly different backgrounds find themselves linked together in a minimum wage factory job where their button pushing has horrifying results.
ENCORE WINNER! The Masher is a disturbing and often hysterically funny #MeToo allegory. Three women of wildly different backgrounds find themselves linked together in a minimum wage factory job where their button pushing has horrifying results.

45 MILLIGRAMS

ensemble theatre · enk · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Two roommates in a mental institution complain to their doctor about an imaginary man.
Two roommates in a mental institution complain to their doctor about an imaginary man.

THE LAST POWERPOINT

solo performance · walk a mile works · Ages 13+ · United States of America
'Prospective' Ben, CEO of disIncorporated, delivers a persuasive PowerPoint presentation concerning his latest product offering: Mail-Order Seed Potato Death Clock. As an experimental economic maneuver, disInc. encourages you to pay what you can to attend (cost of parts & labor: $6.66 per customer).
'Prospective' Ben, CEO of disIncorporated, delivers a persuasive PowerPoint presentation concerning his latest product offering: Mail-Order Seed Potato Death Clock. As an experimental economic maneuver, disInc. encourages you to pay what you can to attend (cost of parts & labor: $6.66 per customer).

WHAT? A STORY SHOW

ensemble theatre · pop-up theater · Ages 12+ · United States of America
GROWING THROUGH IT each real story starts and stops as they intersect, interact & intertwine. performers come into and act out each other's stories.
GROWING THROUGH IT each real story starts and stops as they intersect, interact & intertwine. performers come into and act out each other's stories.

THE MAYOR'S DEBATE OF TRANQUILITY, NEBRASKA

rah productions · Ages 15+ · United States of America
"A comedy as dark as this town's secrets..." The forced civility at a small town Mayor's debate shows cracks as the shallow and petty candidates dig deep on property taxes, parking meters and cupcake flavors, cracks that begin to reveal a secret horror that has paralyzed the town.
"A comedy as dark as this town's secrets..." The forced civility at a small town Mayor's debate shows cracks as the shallow and petty candidates dig deep on property taxes, parking meters and cupcake flavors, cracks that begin to reveal a secret horror that has paralyzed the town.

YES. NO. MAYBE.

ensemble theatre · suttle dramas · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Dark Sexy Dramedy: In these #MeToo times, people are speaking out about sexual abuse, but some people happily/consciously use sex to get ahead. Would you sleep with someone to get a job? Would you let your partner sleep with someone if it would boost your careers? Monogamy or $1M for one night?
Dark Sexy Dramedy: In these #MeToo times, people are speaking out about sexual abuse, but some people happily/consciously use sex to get ahead. Would you sleep with someone to get a job? Would you let your partner sleep with someone if it would boost your careers? Monogamy or $1M for one night?

TWIRLY'S TRAVELING TRICKS

solo performance · twirly the clown · Ages 0+ · United States of America
COME ONE! COME ALL! - watch as Twirly the Clown spills her guts all over the Fringe Hollywood stage! It's a one clown performance sure to amaze and bewilder! USE CODE: "RUBE" TO ADD TWIRLY'S COMIC BOOK TO YOUR ORDER!
COME ONE! COME ALL! - watch as Twirly the Clown spills her guts all over the Fringe Hollywood stage! It's a one clown performance sure to amaze and bewilder! USE CODE: "RUBE" TO ADD TWIRLY'S COMIC BOOK TO YOUR ORDER!

VOTE FOR MURDER!

immersive theatre · 2cents theatre company · Ages 16+ · United States of America
The creators of Unreal City (2018 Best in Immersive Theatre) challenge you to Vote for MURDER at this year’s Senior Class President elections! Which candidate is trying to steamroll their peers on their way to the top? A sandbox immersive experience/co-operative RPG inspired by Clue, Mafia and more.
The creators of Unreal City (2018 Best in Immersive Theatre) challenge you to Vote for MURDER at this year’s Senior Class President elections! Which candidate is trying to steamroll their peers on their way to the top? A sandbox immersive experience/co-operative RPG inspired by Clue, Mafia and more.

MORAL FIXATION (ORIGINALLY TITLED BOYS WILL BE BOYS)

ensemble theatre · cara loften · Ages 16+ · United States of America
*WINNER of THE PRODUCER'S ENCORE AWARD!* Morality isn't necessarily logical. Watch Caleb and Claire, fiancès wildly in love with a bit of a hooker problem. A (dark) comedy with (a wounded) heart.
*WINNER of THE PRODUCER'S ENCORE AWARD!* Morality isn't necessarily logical. Watch Caleb and Claire, fiancès wildly in love with a bit of a hooker problem. A (dark) comedy with (a wounded) heart.

TREASON

ensemble theatre · bear elegance productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
On a ranch in Nevada, Grant Wilson rules a made-up nation through empty shows of power and ridiculous propaganda, with his family as his only subjects. When his son takes the mission too far and his daughter questions everything, Grant fights for control in the face of family, country, and reality.
On a ranch in Nevada, Grant Wilson rules a made-up nation through empty shows of power and ridiculous propaganda, with his family as his only subjects. When his son takes the mission too far and his daughter questions everything, Grant fights for control in the face of family, country, and reality.

RAISED BY WOLVES

written & performed by marla black · Ages 14+ · United States of America
You learn to survive quick when you’re being dragged behind a team of sled dogs. A comedy about a girl and her dogsled team navigating the rocky terrain of growing up and her quest to become the alpha of her own pack.
You learn to survive quick when you’re being dragged behind a team of sled dogs. A comedy about a girl and her dogsled team navigating the rocky terrain of growing up and her quest to become the alpha of her own pack.

DEAR JEFF: A MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT SUICIDE & DOMESTIC ABUSE

musicals and operas · good shows · Ages 17+ · United States of America
WINNER — The Encore! Producers’ Award (2019) WINNER — Best of The Broadwater (2019) WINNER — Soaring Solo Artist Award (2019) WINNER – The Outdoor Voices Festival “Conversation Creation” Award (2019) NOMINEE — 2Cents Theatre Distinctive Voices Award (2019) Written and performed by Callie Ott.
WINNER — The Encore! Producers’ Award (2019) WINNER — Best of The Broadwater (2019) WINNER — Soaring Solo Artist Award (2019) WINNER – The Outdoor Voices Festival “Conversation Creation” Award (2019) NOMINEE — 2Cents Theatre Distinctive Voices Award (2019) Written and performed by Callie Ott.