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MY TESTIMONY: FURY & GRACE

Solo Theatre · Ben Johnson · Ages 14+ · 70 mins · United States of America
We're fixing' to revive the fury and grace of the born-again Jesus people of 1980's Oklahoma City! Join "The Preacher" on journey of discovery through love, murder, bulimia, speaking in tongues, Ancient Greek poetry, angels disguised as meth cooks, and the sentient tomato that started it all!
We're fixing' to revive the fury and grace of the born-again Jesus people of 1980's Oklahoma City! Join "The Preacher" on journey of discovery through love, murder, bulimia, speaking in tongues, Ancient Greek poetry, angels disguised as meth cooks, and the sentient tomato that started it all!

DRAGONFISH

Solo Theatre · Soleil Kohl · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
A fisher-dad, a rod, and one goal: to love you. Blending clown, audio interviews, and an original score, DRAGONFISH is a surreal and confrontational odyssey that audiences are calling “hilarious,” “disarmingly strange,” and "brutal." WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Exchange Award from Denver Fringe.
A fisher-dad, a rod, and one goal: to love you. Blending clown, audio interviews, and an original score, DRAGONFISH is a surreal and confrontational odyssey that audiences are calling “hilarious,” “disarmingly strange,” and "brutal." WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Exchange Award from Denver Fringe.

MY TIGER

Dramatic Theatre · DPV Productions · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Starting in the rural suburbs of Philadelphia, My Tiger follows a young mixed race boy as he comes to terms with his ethnicity. This semi-autobiographical story takes place over 25 years and examines the price people pay for their identity. *Content Warning* Racism, Bigotry, Fascism
Starting in the rural suburbs of Philadelphia, My Tiger follows a young mixed race boy as he comes to terms with his ethnicity. This semi-autobiographical story takes place over 25 years and examines the price people pay for their identity. *Content Warning* Racism, Bigotry, Fascism

QFWFQ

Solo Theatre · Gregory Nussen · Ages 18+ · 65 mins · United States of America
QFWFQ is based on Italo Calvino's If On a Winter's Night a Traveler. A labyrinthine, surrealist journey that touches on the politics of gender, music, international relations and storytelling itself, QFWFQ is a show that never begins nor ends. You're confused. So are we. Co-directed by Hannah Pilkes
QFWFQ is based on Italo Calvino's If On a Winter's Night a Traveler. A labyrinthine, surrealist journey that touches on the politics of gender, music, international relations and storytelling itself, QFWFQ is a show that never begins nor ends. You're confused. So are we. Co-directed by Hannah Pilkes

FUTAKUCHI ONNA

Solo Theatre · Kristin Joy Moran · Ages 18+ · 55 mins · United States of America
WINNER OF THE 2024 TUCSON FRINGE: BEST DRAMA * This modern interpretation of a Japanese folktale is also a universal story about the struggle for self-acceptance. With live original music and a short film, this one-woman show will make you laugh and cry, leaving you inspired. A MUST SEE!
WINNER OF THE 2024 TUCSON FRINGE: BEST DRAMA * This modern interpretation of a Japanese folktale is also a universal story about the struggle for self-acceptance. With live original music and a short film, this one-woman show will make you laugh and cry, leaving you inspired. A MUST SEE!

A PEACOCK IN THE RUBBLE

Solo Theatre · Marissa Rutka · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
OCD always made Marissa think her world would burn down. Then her house actually did. Welp. Through raw audio journals, childhood letters, and live performance, emerges a deeply personal story of loss, mental illness, and healing. *50% of ticket sales support Altadena fire recovery efforts.*
OCD always made Marissa think her world would burn down. Then her house actually did. Welp. Through raw audio journals, childhood letters, and live performance, emerges a deeply personal story of loss, mental illness, and healing. *50% of ticket sales support Altadena fire recovery efforts.*

BLOOD BRIDES

Solo Theatre · Bespoke Plays · Ages 13+ · 50 mins · United States of America
What happens between Lady Macbeth's final exit and her death? She summons the spirits of Clytemnestra, Bathsheba, and Igraine in this story-spell of marriage, motherhood, murder, survival and legacy. Performed by Mary Chieffo (Star Trek Discovery). Written and Directed by Ellie Pyle (Bespoke Plays).
What happens between Lady Macbeth's final exit and her death? She summons the spirits of Clytemnestra, Bathsheba, and Igraine in this story-spell of marriage, motherhood, murder, survival and legacy. Performed by Mary Chieffo (Star Trek Discovery). Written and Directed by Ellie Pyle (Bespoke Plays).

BATHROOM DIARIES

Solo Theatre · Odin's Song Productions · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Written and performed by actress and comedian Christina Marie Leonard, “Bathroom Diaries” is a dark comedy about one woman’s struggle with a chronic bladder condition and its connection to her journey with alcoholism, eating disorders and mental health.
Written and performed by actress and comedian Christina Marie Leonard, “Bathroom Diaries” is a dark comedy about one woman’s struggle with a chronic bladder condition and its connection to her journey with alcoholism, eating disorders and mental health.

MOM, ARE YOU THERE?

Solo Theatre · Self · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
“Mom, Are You There?” by comedian Mary Basmadjian is a deeply personal story of an Armenian girl raised in a chaotic home. With the love of her grandparents but neglect of her young mother, she seeks comfort in rebellion and escapism, struggling with identity, shame, and self-worth.
“Mom, Are You There?” by comedian Mary Basmadjian is a deeply personal story of an Armenian girl raised in a chaotic home. With the love of her grandparents but neglect of her young mother, she seeks comfort in rebellion and escapism, struggling with identity, shame, and self-worth.

THE OTHER WOMAN

Solo Theatre · Faith Nagel · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Hours after her “mutual” breakup, an insecure and somewhat drunk young woman receives too much attention from a married man. Now the almost-virgin tells how she got to where she is while dealing with the guilt and shame of being "The Other Woman."
Hours after her “mutual” breakup, an insecure and somewhat drunk young woman receives too much attention from a married man. Now the almost-virgin tells how she got to where she is while dealing with the guilt and shame of being "The Other Woman."

ERABUS AND THE FALL OF SPARROWS

Dramatic Theatre · OCSA ACTING CONSERVATORY · Ages 12+ · 90 mins · United States of America
High School students from the outstanding Orange County School of the Arts Acting Conservatory perform a world premiere play created out of improvs and written by William Mittler, dealing with teen suicide and school shootings. Based loosely on Greek Tragedy, surprisingly uplifting and very moving.
High School students from the outstanding Orange County School of the Arts Acting Conservatory perform a world premiere play created out of improvs and written by William Mittler, dealing with teen suicide and school shootings. Based loosely on Greek Tragedy, surprisingly uplifting and very moving.

GIRL BLOOD (A PERIOD PIECE)

Dramatic Theatre · Zanni Theatrics · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
First periods and the struggles of growing up all erupt from this original play about girlhood. From the comfort and torture of her bathroom, Andy feels a rage growing within her, one that might never leave. Funny and painful, this show is for anyone who holds a permanent grudge against puberty.
First periods and the struggles of growing up all erupt from this original play about girlhood. From the comfort and torture of her bathroom, Andy feels a rage growing within her, one that might never leave. Funny and painful, this show is for anyone who holds a permanent grudge against puberty.

I BLAME FLORIDA

Solo Theatre · Kelly Spillman · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
I Blame Florida is a funny and moving solo show that details Kelly Spillman's quest to beat stage 4 colon cancer. Kelly illustrates how laughter can be a powerful tool in facing even the darkest of times.
I Blame Florida is a funny and moving solo show that details Kelly Spillman's quest to beat stage 4 colon cancer. Kelly illustrates how laughter can be a powerful tool in facing even the darkest of times.

THIS IS WATER

Musicals & Operas · From Here Forward, Inc. · Ages 16+ · 80 mins to 90 mins · United States of America
As America's pendulum swings from cultural soul-searching to non-White history being scrubbed from government websites, singer-songwriter Rain Perry looks to her own White family tell a true story about America.
As America's pendulum swings from cultural soul-searching to non-White history being scrubbed from government websites, singer-songwriter Rain Perry looks to her own White family tell a true story about America.

JEW, INTERRUPTED

Solo Theatre · Ethan Stanislawski · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
Ethan Stanislawski, the son of a Jewish History professor and grandson of a liberal Zionist political icon, tells his tale of religious and cultural expectations clashing with his quest for belonging and self-understanding. 10% of all proceeds go to IfNotNow.
Ethan Stanislawski, the son of a Jewish History professor and grandson of a liberal Zionist political icon, tells his tale of religious and cultural expectations clashing with his quest for belonging and self-understanding. 10% of all proceeds go to IfNotNow.
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