Inspiring

"One woman’s journey of rising up out of the sh*t to victory..."

A sixty minute mind melt. Either leave your materialist assumptions at the door, or bring them with you, but you won't leave with them in tact. No physics required; just an open mind and a working set of ears.

Imagine receiving an invitation to a gala featuring John Coltrane, Sigmund Freud, and Faust. “The Red Guitar” is all that and more. A jazz guitarist, storyteller and teacher, producing a work far greater than the sum of its dazzling parts. “The Red Guitar: Do you play it…or does it play you?

Codependence Day is a solo performance written and performed by Katie Low Strandberg. A tale of Friendship, Codependency and vodka and how one lonely weirdo conquers them all. . . Mostly.

Dive into the world of clown. This is a one man show guided by a whimsical romantic character named, Little Davis Jr. He will serenade you with his lyrical passion for love, and his eccentric nature for life is sure to keep you entertained.

"Mary's Medicine" tells the true story of Jamaican nurse Mary Seacole. A woman who practices unconventional medicine during a controversial time. Despite being a decorated hero of the Crimean War history forgot her amazing life and legacy. Now her incredible story will finally be told.

A journey through history and myth exploring the powerful connection between magic and music. Written by award-winning filmmaker and magic inventor, Chris Philpott and starring actor, musician and magician Riccardo Berdini (Italian Musical Theater Performer of the Year, Penn and Teller Fool Us).

South-Asian writer/performer Rasika Mathur brings the "model minority" stereotype to its knees, demonstrating how undetected lifelong mental issues wreak havoc on an otherwise talented, intelligent girl hustling in Hollywood. But it's a comedy!

Marcus J Freed performs a hilarious Biblical Comedy that takes you on a funny & fast-paced rollercoaster ride through the life of King Solomon. We meet Solomon as he tries to open the Temple, publish great books of wisdom, keep the peace, experience every delicacy on earth and satisfy 700 wives.

A warm, funny, touching, old-fashioned musical about sexual obsession. John uses sex to seek love and connection. Marty uses alcohol to escape his pain. They try to build a life as their demons and guardian angels battle: lust, booze and despair vs. recovery and hope. Can they find a happy ending?

*WINNER HFF17 Best Comedy* A satire of one-person-shows, EASY TARGETS allows the audience to pummel the performers with rolled-up socks any time they feel annoyed, patronized or manipulated. These actors will entertain or they will suffer the sock.

In this hands-on workshop, we will discuss personal strategies for getting to your authentic self and creating life balance. Sofie brings her own unique perspective from growing up bi in Chicago with a Mexican/Pakistani family, traveling the world and surviving domestic violence. Materials provided.

A Ted talk re-imagined with a central narrator and a cast of characters.

The sequel to the 2012 Best Solo Show TEXAS LOVES LYLA! It's 6 months later, and Lyla is about to become the next Oprah! PLEASE NOTE: The Friday 6/9 @ 6PM, and Saturday 6/17 @ NOON performances are of TEXAS LOVES LYLA

These heartfelt, and often funny, performances offer a window into the journey to find self-love. From the struggle of coming out to self reflections in the psych ward. From growing up fast in a one-parent family to talking to your uncooperative genitalia. There is a little something for everyone.