storytelling

".. a reminder of how mesmerizing theater can be with nothing but a few simple props, a talented performer and a meaty story, Voyage of Odysseus works wonders." JOEL BEERS BITTER LEMONS REVIEW

A storytelling show where real nurses and hypochondriacs i.e.: former patients take the stage and tell their stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and cry!

"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.

A true story: In 1939, when she is 9, Eleanor’s family moves from the US to Germany, but war breaks out as her family is crossing the Atlantic, and they are trapped in Nazi Germany for WWII. "★★★★★ Garner is incredibly talented and connects deeply with the story and characters!"—FringeReview.co.uk

A quirky adventure tale featuring time travel, a space suit, and a ukulele. “I’m Not From Here” is about navigating the space between our current circumstances and what we imagine is possible without the aid of a smart phone.

When Tara, a successful and clever writer suddenly finds herself at a loss for words she is forced to figure out what to do when vibrant dreams of love and hope have become no more than distant shadows of heartache and loss.

“P is for Pink, B is for Boobs” is a woman-centric night of adult-themed storytelling. Rated-R for strong language and nudity (KIDDING...Language will be tamed...)! Come enjoy a “happy-ending” without the hand-job!

Mambo, carnival, revolution, Miami, hotdogs, discos, the circus, Hollywood, music and dance highlight Cenal's bilingual experience of being yanked from her native Cuba as a child and yearning to return. The strong presence of her father guides her through the American cultural landscape.

An open-mike competition of personal storytelling pits contestants against each other for the chance to win Cowboy Soul of the Month.  This comic and musical romp marvels at the earthy gentility, the ‘cowboy soul’ that can still be found in our current age of irony and reality television. 

Stories and songs about love, death, ashtrays, Joan Van Ark and much more. Critically acclaimed recording artist, Cynthia Carle teams with Second City Alum, Wendy Hopkins for a warm, witty, delightfully fun evening. Guaranteed laughs or a shitty sweater is yours!

Step into the world of Annabella, in this haunting romance following a reclusive witch of the woods who attempts to save a lonely puppeteer from disillusionment and the seduction of madness.

STANDUPERA: How singing WRECKED my life... then saved it! Rated R. Swearing, sex, and opera. Stand-up, story-telling, and song! www.Standupera.com Press & Industry Comps Available

Life is an amazing adventure filled with many ups and downs . Come take a trip around the world with Storytellers Les Kurkendaal and Marlene Nichols as the search for the answer to the question " Where is home ?"

Heaven is in outerspace. Promo Video: https://vimeo.com/126659046 Website: Therearenoends.com (Due to minimal tech time, projections will not be present at the Hollywood Fringe showing of "IamI.")

Voted Top of the Fringe & Best in Solo Performance!! Legend has it Shakespeare expired from a fever after a night of drinking. Raise your glass with the mysterious Bard of Avon on his "last night out" as he defends his authorship against doubting "canker blossoms" through a series of rowdy songs.