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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.

CRACK WHORE, BULIMIC, GIRL-NEXT-DOOR

roadkill productions · Ages 14+ · United States of America
A painfully funny look at body image, addiction, and the obsession with fitting into society’s ideal of beauty and thinness. A comedic romp through depression, eating disorders and self-loathing!
A painfully funny look at body image, addiction, and the obsession with fitting into society’s ideal of beauty and thinness. A comedic romp through depression, eating disorders and self-loathing!

HELL'S FINEST

immersive theatre · 237 productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
The cult of Abaddon has a problem. The Angel of the Abyss, the figure with which they worship, is demanding a new leader. But not just anybody will qualify. Only the darkest, most demented contestants stand a chance at obtaining total power.
The cult of Abaddon has a problem. The Angel of the Abyss, the figure with which they worship, is demanding a new leader. But not just anybody will qualify. Only the darkest, most demented contestants stand a chance at obtaining total power.

RORY & THE DEVIL

ensemble theatre · by david mcelwee · Ages 13+ · United States of America
1973. Donegal. Welcome to Neil Friel's pub, by the border of Northern Ireland during the height of The Troubles.  Comfort is fading as visitors arrive to see Mary. Grab a drink & see if she can keep control of a precarious night as whiskey flows, tongues loosen, & tempers flare. RoryAndTheDevil.com
1973. Donegal. Welcome to Neil Friel's pub, by the border of Northern Ireland during the height of The Troubles.  Comfort is fading as visitors arrive to see Mary. Grab a drink & see if she can keep control of a precarious night as whiskey flows, tongues loosen, & tempers flare. RoryAndTheDevil.com

THE DEATH OF SAM MOBEAN

ensemble theatre · orgasmico theatre company · Ages 10+ · United States of America
From 2015 TOP OF FRINGE winner Orgasmico: in the strange world of Sam Mobean, institutions of justice, religion, and marriage all get thrown ass-backwards into a web of absurdity and insanity. Only three things are certain: 1) Sam Mobean will die. 2) Sam Mobean is dead. 3) Long live Sam Mobean
From 2015 TOP OF FRINGE winner Orgasmico: in the strange world of Sam Mobean, institutions of justice, religion, and marriage all get thrown ass-backwards into a web of absurdity and insanity. Only three things are certain: 1) Sam Mobean will die. 2) Sam Mobean is dead. 3) Long live Sam Mobean

THE LIVING ROOM

comedy · dhali dati · Ages 13+ · United States of America
In a comedy of grief, these Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll. The occupational hazards wear on these two clowns as they learn the meaning of life and death. An absurd and physical jaunt brimming with existential phone calls, impaired dancing and the love of a goldfish. 
In a comedy of grief, these Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll. The occupational hazards wear on these two clowns as they learn the meaning of life and death. An absurd and physical jaunt brimming with existential phone calls, impaired dancing and the love of a goldfish. 

2 FOR 1

solo performance · brown hill productionz · Ages 12+ · United States of America
2 FOR 1: Two hilarious one woman shows — for the price (and time) of one! Double the self-indulgence! Double the breakdowns! And twice you’ll ask — Is she ok? That's 2 FOR 1 on: Bellydance! Mild nudity! Sexualized dogs! Puppets! Ballet! Whipping! Eleganza! And NO safe words!
2 FOR 1: Two hilarious one woman shows — for the price (and time) of one! Double the self-indulgence! Double the breakdowns! And twice you’ll ask — Is she ok? That's 2 FOR 1 on: Bellydance! Mild nudity! Sexualized dogs! Puppets! Ballet! Whipping! Eleganza! And NO safe words!

DANDY DARKLY'S ALL ABOARD!

solo performance · dandy darkly · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Resplendent storyteller Dandy Darkly serves up another hour of hypnotic Southern Gothic grotesquery. Named a top performance of the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe (The Stage) and "Best Show" at the 2018 San Francisco Fringe. Critically-acclaimed. Award-winning. The less you know, the better. Go. See. Dandy.
Resplendent storyteller Dandy Darkly serves up another hour of hypnotic Southern Gothic grotesquery. Named a top performance of the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe (The Stage) and "Best Show" at the 2018 San Francisco Fringe. Critically-acclaimed. Award-winning. The less you know, the better. Go. See. Dandy.

EXTRAORDINARY

solo performance · chambers stevens · Ages 14+ · United States of America
This one person comedy about a girl who is ExtraOrdinary. Meaning she is ‘extra’ ordinary. She doesn’t stand out in a crowd, in her family, at school or even on stage. But that’s what she loves – the stage! This comedy follows her life in the theater starting out in kindergarten.
This one person comedy about a girl who is ExtraOrdinary. Meaning she is ‘extra’ ordinary. She doesn’t stand out in a crowd, in her family, at school or even on stage. But that’s what she loves – the stage! This comedy follows her life in the theater starting out in kindergarten.

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.

GUILT

ensemble theatre · cyanide theatre · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A man searching for a phantom armadillo. A priest breaking from her faith. Former multiple award-winning Hollywood Fringe vets team up to present two original short plays: ‘The Holy Name of Apostasy’ by Ryan Lisman, and ‘Man vs. Armadillo’ by Benjamin Schwartz.
A man searching for a phantom armadillo. A priest breaking from her faith. Former multiple award-winning Hollywood Fringe vets team up to present two original short plays: ‘The Holy Name of Apostasy’ by Ryan Lisman, and ‘Man vs. Armadillo’ by Benjamin Schwartz.

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.

A NIGHT OUT BY HAROLD PINTER

ensemble theatre · benevitriol productions · Ages 13+ · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Albert, an introverted insurance firm employee still lives with his co-dependent mother in South London. After his office buddies convince him to come to the firm's office party, a dire case of mistaken identity will shift his life into a very disturbing direction.
Albert, an introverted insurance firm employee still lives with his co-dependent mother in South London. After his office buddies convince him to come to the firm's office party, a dire case of mistaken identity will shift his life into a very disturbing direction.

PRINCESS MAGIC'S TRASH TIME REVUE

comedy · mad little raven productions, inc. · Ages 14+ · United States of America
A child’s birthday party takes an unexpected turn when the scheduled magician doesn’t show and the job is filled by a drunk and wayward vagrant. There are prizes. You should come.
A child’s birthday party takes an unexpected turn when the scheduled magician doesn’t show and the job is filled by a drunk and wayward vagrant. There are prizes. You should come.

MANDY PICKS A HUSBAND

amanda broomell · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Beginning as an Instagram dating experiment, "Mandy Picks a Husband" goes live at The Actors Company! Almost 40 and totally single, Mandy takes us on a hilarious 60-minute rollercoaster ride as she unearths the magic elixir for her unmarried soul.
Beginning as an Instagram dating experiment, "Mandy Picks a Husband" goes live at The Actors Company! Almost 40 and totally single, Mandy takes us on a hilarious 60-minute rollercoaster ride as she unearths the magic elixir for her unmarried soul.