Storytelling

We’re all afraid of something, right? Maybe the dark or heights or a broken-down mechanical movie shark. After all, phobia is anything but reasonable. This show explores the often funny journey of facing what scares us most in hopes that it's the first step in overcoming it.

The timeless tales of Scheherazade and the heroes of Arabian folklore will be re-imagined for the stage. More than 20 dancers will pull from a variety of Middle Eastern and contemporary folkloric dance styles to bring these mythical characters to life, set to an original score by Paul Dinletir.

Through anecdotes and song, Laura Coyle tells a sharply funny and poignant story about growing up with a mom who some may call... A Piece of Work.

Top BBC Boxing commentator Ronnie Brixton takes the stage to address his fans - promising an intimate, witty exposé of the macho world of British Boxing, his life as the son of revered trainer "King George" Brixton, and the secret origin of not only the tabloid rumors, but his very identity.

WINNER! 2018 PRODUCER'S ENCORE AWARD! Out of options, a broke, down-on-her luck writer reluctantly mentors a federal prisoner to help him write his story, which then goes on to become a best-selling novel and movie.

"My Life in 3 Easy Payments" is a one-man show, based on the memoir of former QVC host Dale Guy Madison, exploring the thirst for fame in the world of reality television.

Ageless Wonders is a triumphant one woman performance designed to enlighten people on aging in modern times under the direction of Best National Solo Artist Jessica Lynn Johnson. This musical/dramedy promises to shed light on the benefits and challenges of entering the club of senior wonderhood.

"Ya Mama!" is a story about a young afro-creole girl losing a mother, gaining a stepmother, and becoming a mother. Set between New Orleans and Cleveland, we experience Nina grappling with what it means to give birth to the life you desire.

How A Dead John Doe from Skid Row A Year Ago wrote a B'way Show.

A chilling multi-sensory exploration into a shocking paranormal case. Actual footage, photographs, artifacts, and recordings from the investigation bring this terrifying ordeal to life. From THE UNMARKED DOOR composer Rolfe Kent (Dexter,Sideways,Up in the Air)& dir. Lola Kelly (Hall & Mirror’s YOU).

LeRoy "Phat Trane" Johnson has managed to quietly nudge his way into American culture. Now, recently out of prison, Phat Trane is ready to tell his story. Come hear some of his famous songs and the stories behind them in this new show.... Phat Trane: FOUND

Follow the revealing journey of three Yoruba goddesses as they grapple with the responsibility of creating a guide for black women trying to survive in a world that doesn't always allow them to thrive. *2018 Fringe Fest Scholarship Winner*

"Still Life of an Orange and Other Puppet Parables" includes a series of fables that are absurd, funny and poignant. Through storytelling, video and puppetry, performance artist Jean Minuchin takes the audience on a journey into todays most pressing issues through the charm of puppetry.

From the youngest of five in an old school Texican family to a stunted adulthood hiding his true identity, Adrian is finally dragged out of the closet (kicking and screaming) at 30. “Hilarious, touching, entertaining and a little wild.” -nohoartsdistrict.com Directed by Jenni Melear.

An inclusive cast telling stories delving into race, gender, sexuality, abuse, and acceptance. No issue unexplored in this dramedy having audiences laughing and crying using controversial issues of our current times.