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THE MERMAID WARS

comedy · skypilot theatre company · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A new play by acclaimed playwright Adam Hahn, writer of SkyPilot's KONG: A GODDAMN 30 FOOT GORILLA and EARTHBOUND. Directed by Nicholas Leland.
A new play by acclaimed playwright Adam Hahn, writer of SkyPilot's KONG: A GODDAMN 30 FOOT GORILLA and EARTHBOUND. Directed by Nicholas Leland.

COMMENCING

comedy · nargi deming productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A blind date gone wrong results in two women pulling the screws loose on both straight & gay women's culture, to find the common ground underneath in the search for love and identity. COMMENCING by Jane Shepard, presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
A blind date gone wrong results in two women pulling the screws loose on both straight & gay women's culture, to find the common ground underneath in the search for love and identity. COMMENCING by Jane Shepard, presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

SMUDGE

ensemble theatre · simple dog productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A married couple are excited they are about to add an addition to their family - but after their baby is born with the unimaginable, they give her the nickname "Smudge". This dramedy includes wit yet has you reaching for your tissues. Human emotions stretched outside their comfort zone.
A married couple are excited they are about to add an addition to their family - but after their baby is born with the unimaginable, they give her the nickname "Smudge". This dramedy includes wit yet has you reaching for your tissues. Human emotions stretched outside their comfort zone.

DORA AND ME/ YO SOY DORA

comedy · rick creese · Ages 12+ · United States of America
Amy Urbina ranges from hilarious to heartbreaking in this one-woman show about a Latina actor in L. A. trying to follow in the footsteps of her role model, Dora Jordan--beloved comedienne, mother of fourteen children, and notorious mistress of the future King of England.
Amy Urbina ranges from hilarious to heartbreaking in this one-woman show about a Latina actor in L. A. trying to follow in the footsteps of her role model, Dora Jordan--beloved comedienne, mother of fourteen children, and notorious mistress of the future King of England.

THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

ensemble theatre · n/a · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A struggling actress lends some of her ample free time to the memory care patients in an assisted living home. She works on her "craft" by pretending to be whoever they want her to be, but when does pretending go too far, and how long before it meets reality head on?
A struggling actress lends some of her ample free time to the memory care patients in an assisted living home. She works on her "craft" by pretending to be whoever they want her to be, but when does pretending go too far, and how long before it meets reality head on?

LOVE THE ONES YOU'RE WITH

ensemble theatre · martin k. zitter assocs. · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A philandering husband gets a lot more than he bargained for.
A philandering husband gets a lot more than he bargained for.

BORN TO LEAD: THE SUSAN AHN CUDDY STORY

ensemble theatre · james han · Ages 8+ · United States of America
Born to Lead Despite the challenges facing women and minorities of her generation, Susan Ahn Cuddy never took for granted the sacrifices of her democracy. She became the first female aerial gunnery officer in the history of the U.S. Navy.
Born to Lead Despite the challenges facing women and minorities of her generation, Susan Ahn Cuddy never took for granted the sacrifices of her democracy. She became the first female aerial gunnery officer in the history of the U.S. Navy.

WHY WATER FALLS

solo performance · leigh curran, writer/performer/producer and mary pat gleason, director · Ages 15+ · United States of America
“Why Water Falls” When a fiction writer has to write a true story, she comes face to face with her ambivalence about motherhood and the unexpected consequences she’s trying to forget. A funny, thought-provoking look at making peace with controversial life choices.
“Why Water Falls” When a fiction writer has to write a true story, she comes face to face with her ambivalence about motherhood and the unexpected consequences she’s trying to forget. A funny, thought-provoking look at making peace with controversial life choices.

THE CELLAR

ensemble theatre · nbt productions · Ages 30+ · United States of America
There are fewer things more dreaded in the civilized world than being at a party your ex. That is until, you get locked in the wine cellar downstairs alone with your ex. Come voyeur in on two peoples most raw and private moments as they battle through the scars left by their break up.
There are fewer things more dreaded in the civilized world than being at a party your ex. That is until, you get locked in the wine cellar downstairs alone with your ex. Come voyeur in on two peoples most raw and private moments as they battle through the scars left by their break up.

ELEEMOSYNARY

ensemble theatre · kas productions · United States of America
A simply staged play about the complicated relationships of three genius women - grandmother, mother and daughter. A smart, intimate tale by Lee Blessing that jumps back and forth in time to explore the amusing, depressing, desperate and hopeful realities of family connection.
A simply staged play about the complicated relationships of three genius women - grandmother, mother and daughter. A smart, intimate tale by Lee Blessing that jumps back and forth in time to explore the amusing, depressing, desperate and hopeful realities of family connection.

THE REVELRY OF THE LOST BOYS

ensemble theatre · the play/ground theatre · Ages 15+ · United States of America
When the studio's next picture is an adaption of Peter Pan, four aspiring "somebodys" get their chance at fame in Los Angeles.
When the studio's next picture is an adaption of Peter Pan, four aspiring "somebodys" get their chance at fame in Los Angeles.

LOST IN FALLING

ensemble theatre · scratch house · Ages 16+ · United States of America
The ledge is a scary place because we feel alive, and that all could come crashing down at any moment. This is the story of two people on that ledge and the past that still has a grip on them hindering the fall as well as pushing them towards it.
The ledge is a scary place because we feel alive, and that all could come crashing down at any moment. This is the story of two people on that ledge and the past that still has a grip on them hindering the fall as well as pushing them towards it.

I DIED...I CAME BACK...WHATEVER.

fearless imp entertainment · Ages 15+ · United States of America
SOMETIMES YOUR HEART HAS TO STOP FOR YOUR LIFE TO START. A one-woman dramedy about a pagan actress who dies on the operating table, awakens in "Heavens Waiting Room," and is led back thru her earthly life by the spirit of Sir Laurence Olivier. Will she give up on her dreams, or...?
SOMETIMES YOUR HEART HAS TO STOP FOR YOUR LIFE TO START. A one-woman dramedy about a pagan actress who dies on the operating table, awakens in "Heavens Waiting Room," and is led back thru her earthly life by the spirit of Sir Laurence Olivier. Will she give up on her dreams, or...?

SNACK

solo performance · elephant · Ages 18+ · United States of America
"All of my positive parenting skills have abandoned me." Megan Dolan is having a hard day. She seeks solace in her Vitamix, tracing the roots of her smoothie addiction back to one pivotal year when her mom joined a cult, her dad joined the dating pool and her world fell apart.
"All of my positive parenting skills have abandoned me." Megan Dolan is having a hard day. She seeks solace in her Vitamix, tracing the roots of her smoothie addiction back to one pivotal year when her mom joined a cult, her dad joined the dating pool and her world fell apart.

"33"

solo performance · charles marina · Ages 18+ · United States of America
On my 33rd birthday I revisit my "comical" life events. Surviving three wars in the Middle East, losing my virginity in a brothel, courtesy of uncle Fady! Moving to Los Angeles where I perpetually try to balance sex, Catholic guilt, family and auditions, basically my own internal wars.
On my 33rd birthday I revisit my "comical" life events. Surviving three wars in the Middle East, losing my virginity in a brothel, courtesy of uncle Fady! Moving to Los Angeles where I perpetually try to balance sex, Catholic guilt, family and auditions, basically my own internal wars.