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Dark Comedy

OCTOPI WALL STREET

ensemble theatre · and/yet/1951 · Ages 12+ · United States of America
Octopi Wall Street is a more shellfish look at climate change. The play comes at the issue through a series of vignettes told from the perspective of human and non-human entities. The opening monologue won the 2019 Monologue Selection at the Region 8 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Octopi Wall Street is a more shellfish look at climate change. The play comes at the issue through a series of vignettes told from the perspective of human and non-human entities. The opening monologue won the 2019 Monologue Selection at the Region 8 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

INVITATION TO LOVE...AND DEATH

comedy · tj o'brien · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In this world premiere dark comedy, hit reality show "Invitation to Love" is an unlikely cross between The Bachelor & American Idol: male & female "Love Guests" participate in talent competitions to stay to win a proposal from the bisexual "Love Host". Suddenly, it's targeted by a serial killer…
In this world premiere dark comedy, hit reality show "Invitation to Love" is an unlikely cross between The Bachelor & American Idol: male & female "Love Guests" participate in talent competitions to stay to win a proposal from the bisexual "Love Host". Suddenly, it's targeted by a serial killer…

TRANSFERENCE

comedy · artepollo productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A woman awakens from hypnotherapy and remembers all of her past lives. And that her therapist has been the love of her life in every lifetime. Transference tells the story of a woman hoping to get it right, and that this life won't end in one of their premature deaths.
A woman awakens from hypnotherapy and remembers all of her past lives. And that her therapist has been the love of her life in every lifetime. Transference tells the story of a woman hoping to get it right, and that this life won't end in one of their premature deaths.

BIRTHDAY

Solo Show · michael david ker · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Imagine you only had minutes to decide what to take before your house burns down. What would you grab? Michael David Ker took his family photos, his surfboard, and sense of humor…The fire was just the grand finale of a year full of loss. A deeply personal show is full of humor, heartbreak, and hope.
Imagine you only had minutes to decide what to take before your house burns down. What would you grab? Michael David Ker took his family photos, his surfboard, and sense of humor…The fire was just the grand finale of a year full of loss. A deeply personal show is full of humor, heartbreak, and hope.

THE W*TCHY B*TCHY HOUR

comedy · jammiest co. · Ages 15+ · United States of America
An afternoon variety hour of magic with Nader Hanna: The Master Mentalist, stand up by Olivia Hill, drag performance by Mirage a Trios, and 2 short plays: "In Which the Witches Three Spill the T" by Christina Kishpaugh, and "The Bitching Hour" by Cassie Soliday.
An afternoon variety hour of magic with Nader Hanna: The Master Mentalist, stand up by Olivia Hill, drag performance by Mirage a Trios, and 2 short plays: "In Which the Witches Three Spill the T" by Christina Kishpaugh, and "The Bitching Hour" by Cassie Soliday.

CAVE GIRL THE MUSICAL

solo performance · glennis mccarthy · Ages 18+ · United States of America
"Cave Girl The Musical will have you riveted from the moment [Glennis] bursts on the stage singing her heart out front and center.” - Carole D'andrea, original "Velma" West Side Story Broadway and Motion Picture casts
"Cave Girl The Musical will have you riveted from the moment [Glennis] bursts on the stage singing her heart out front and center.” - Carole D'andrea, original "Velma" West Side Story Broadway and Motion Picture casts

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.

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.

BUSHWICK

ensemble theatre · the bear's pursuit · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Skip, Beatrix, and Byron gotta find someone to sublet and they gotta find it fast. When an unsuspected guest shows up, their hopes and dreams for the perfect roommate goes mysteriously awry.
Skip, Beatrix, and Byron gotta find someone to sublet and they gotta find it fast. When an unsuspected guest shows up, their hopes and dreams for the perfect roommate goes mysteriously awry.

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.

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!

FLIGHTS OF FANCY

comedy · firefly theatre group · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Imagination or reality? Elegant stagecraft or just, well… Complications?
Imagination or reality? Elegant stagecraft or just, well… Complications?

BLINDSIDED

solo performance · ask flash productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Blindsided is a one woman show about friendship, loss, and...a talking dog.
Blindsided is a one woman show about friendship, loss, and...a talking dog.

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!

NAKED MAN RISING

solo performance · kyle durack · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Here's the truth, the whole naked. when tree high school kids abandon their classmate with Cerebral Palsy completely naked in the wood, he will put his own skin in the Game, Literally! and take his REVENGE!
Here's the truth, the whole naked. when tree high school kids abandon their classmate with Cerebral Palsy completely naked in the wood, he will put his own skin in the Game, Literally! and take his REVENGE!