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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).

MERMAID

Drama · Italome Ohikhuare · Ages 15+ · United States of America
*MORE SHOWS COMING! Email [email protected] for more info* SUNDANCE INSTITUTE PROJECT and a 2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a wedding. But her life changes forever when she's faced with a mysterious "mermaid" drowning ceremony.
*MORE SHOWS COMING! Email [email protected] for more info* SUNDANCE INSTITUTE PROJECT and a 2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a wedding. But her life changes forever when she's faced with a mysterious "mermaid" drowning ceremony.

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!

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.

MIL GRUS

dance & physical theatre · Mil Grus · Ages 15+ · United States of America
LA’s premier bouffon troupe is a motley crew of miscreants who have crawled out of the gutter to make you question reality. This timeless satire features improvised feats of physical and existential comedy that defy explanation and provoke unfettered, eery glee. Come see what's behind the curtain...
LA’s premier bouffon troupe is a motley crew of miscreants who have crawled out of the gutter to make you question reality. This timeless satire features improvised feats of physical and existential comedy that defy explanation and provoke unfettered, eery glee. Come see what's behind the curtain...

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.

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.

90’S HIP-HOP RAISED ME: A ONE WOMAN SHOW

Solo Show · Majority Joy Media · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A teenaged girl, Young Jules, turns to her favorite rappers for the advice her father refuses to give. Through their lyrics, she navigates bullies, boys and 90’s teen angst to find the courage to go after her dreams. From De La Soul to J Dilla, Jules listens and finds her own voice!
A teenaged girl, Young Jules, turns to her favorite rappers for the advice her father refuses to give. Through their lyrics, she navigates bullies, boys and 90’s teen angst to find the courage to go after her dreams. From De La Soul to J Dilla, Jules listens and finds her own voice!

"PLANE CRASHES & ART: A COMEDIC SURVIVAL GUIDE"

Solo Show · Studio Mullican · Ages 21+ · United States of America
Growing up and living in an artistic family is tough; surviving a plane crash is tougher. But which one is more hysterically funny? Take the journey of a lifetime with the ultimate survival guide for art and aisle seats.
Growing up and living in an artistic family is tough; surviving a plane crash is tougher. But which one is more hysterically funny? Take the journey of a lifetime with the ultimate survival guide for art and aisle seats.

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

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 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.

TO RICHARD!

ensemble theatre · Pale Horse Craft · Ages 15+ · United States of America
A white lady and a Latino man cross paths in the woods of Connecticut. Chaos ensues. Hilarity abounds. There may be hugging. From Hollywood Fringe & Edinburgh Fringe award winning writer-director. Discount code HUG for $10 tickets.
A white lady and a Latino man cross paths in the woods of Connecticut. Chaos ensues. Hilarity abounds. There may be hugging. From Hollywood Fringe & Edinburgh Fringe award winning writer-director. Discount code HUG for $10 tickets.

ORANGUTAN

solo performance · Orangutan · Ages 15+ · United States of America
ORANGUTAN is a haunting and absurd one-woman show about the mother of a brutish (slightly orange) would-be dictator, and the tribalism that’s tearing our country apart. FOR MEDIA/PRESS REVIEW TICKETS CONTACT THE PUBLICIST: KUKER & LEE PR at: [email protected]
ORANGUTAN is a haunting and absurd one-woman show about the mother of a brutish (slightly orange) would-be dictator, and the tribalism that’s tearing our country apart. FOR MEDIA/PRESS REVIEW TICKETS CONTACT THE PUBLICIST: KUKER & LEE PR at: [email protected]
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