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LIFE, DEATH & BLANKETS

LDB Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
This dark comedy tells the story of 3 young men who have a chance encounter due to a case of mistaken identity. That encounter changes their lives forever.
This dark comedy tells the story of 3 young men who have a chance encounter due to a case of mistaken identity. That encounter changes their lives forever.

THE MOVEMENT YOU NEED (A WORK IN PROGRESS)

Solo Show · Brendan Hunt · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt tries to explore his and his mother’s one uncomplicated avenue of mutual love - the music of The Beatles - without incurring a copyright lawsuit from The (famously litigious) Beatles.
Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt tries to explore his and his mother’s one uncomplicated avenue of mutual love - the music of The Beatles - without incurring a copyright lawsuit from The (famously litigious) Beatles.

MISSIONARY POSITIONS

Solo Show · Soaring Solo · Ages 16+ · United States of America
What the f*ck is up with Evangelicals? Good question. Dan can help. He started life as a Christian missionary kid, but now, he’s gotten himself terribly lost. He’s retracing his steps, pondering God, sin, and balls in this irreverent testimony. The good news? Your soul is fine. Save your seat.
What the f*ck is up with Evangelicals? Good question. Dan can help. He started life as a Christian missionary kid, but now, he’s gotten himself terribly lost. He’s retracing his steps, pondering God, sin, and balls in this irreverent testimony. The good news? Your soul is fine. Save your seat.

BEFOK (OR THE DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO IMPRESS IÑÁRRITU)

Solo Show · Asta Leigh · Ages 18+ · United States of America
After spotting director Alejandro González Iñárritu at the Alta Dena Wholefoods, actress Lola Luvv is convinced it’s a sign she’s destined to play the lead in his TV show “The One Percent.” What follows is a manic ride of determination, desperation, ketamine and chickens.
After spotting director Alejandro González Iñárritu at the Alta Dena Wholefoods, actress Lola Luvv is convinced it’s a sign she’s destined to play the lead in his TV show “The One Percent.” What follows is a manic ride of determination, desperation, ketamine and chickens.

THINGS TO AVOID IN A EULOGY

Drama · Gray Area Productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Living in solitude with inoperable stage four cancer, Sandra hires Jill, a young woman still finding her way in the world, to be her short-term caregiver and companion. The two women must put aside their differences and find common ground as they navigate the inevitable end of a human life.
Living in solitude with inoperable stage four cancer, Sandra hires Jill, a young woman still finding her way in the world, to be her short-term caregiver and companion. The two women must put aside their differences and find common ground as they navigate the inevitable end of a human life.

THE SAD LIFE OF A HAPPY MAN

Solo Show · Soaring Solo Studios · Ages 13+ · United States of America
If you could peer inside the mind of an artist pushing themself to the brink of disaster, would you? This solo piece explores creativity, getting tossed into the throws of depression and suicidal ideation, and trying to find purpose in it all... before the clock runs out.
If you could peer inside the mind of an artist pushing themself to the brink of disaster, would you? This solo piece explores creativity, getting tossed into the throws of depression and suicidal ideation, and trying to find purpose in it all... before the clock runs out.

SISTER FROM ANOTHER PLANET

Solo Show · Fierce Backbone · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Boy? Girl? Man? Woman? Human?? Who the heck am I and what am I gonna wear to the dance? Join Nancy Beverly as she figures things out – with the help of Shirley MacLaine!
Boy? Girl? Man? Woman? Human?? Who the heck am I and what am I gonna wear to the dance? Join Nancy Beverly as she figures things out – with the help of Shirley MacLaine!

ARIZONA RAIN

Drama · Nightmare Lizards Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
After a near-death experience, Crissy shows up unannounced at her ex-girlfriend Marcy’s doorstep. Rather than dwell on what would have been left unsaid, the pair each call ghosts from their past to tie up loose ends as they work to understand their own complicated, love-filled relationship.
After a near-death experience, Crissy shows up unannounced at her ex-girlfriend Marcy’s doorstep. Rather than dwell on what would have been left unsaid, the pair each call ghosts from their past to tie up loose ends as they work to understand their own complicated, love-filled relationship.

GETTING THERE! WINNER! BEST SOLO SHOW! 2023

Rebecca O'Brien's Solo Show Directed by Cameron Watson · Ages 21+ · United States of America
"O’Brien Directed by the respected Cameron Watson, this one-woman gem ... a heart-piercing, transformative wonder, meticulously put together & performed on an emotional edge that sneaks up on you & then leaves you floating out of the theater high on the surprising possibilities of life." LA Magazine
"O’Brien Directed by the respected Cameron Watson, this one-woman gem ... a heart-piercing, transformative wonder, meticulously put together & performed on an emotional edge that sneaks up on you & then leaves you floating out of the theater high on the surprising possibilities of life." LA Magazine

SICK

Drama · Dahn Hiuni · Ages 13+ · United States of America
It’s 1973. An aversion therapy survivor’s growing resolve to remove homosexuality from the official list of mental disorders puts him on a collision course with the psychiatric establishment.
It’s 1973. An aversion therapy survivor’s growing resolve to remove homosexuality from the official list of mental disorders puts him on a collision course with the psychiatric establishment.

OCTOPUS IN ITS OWN INK/ PULPO EN SU TINTA

Drama · Tinderbox Ensemble · Ages 11+ · United States of America
After the secret police seize his son, Don Mario strives to get his family out of country, as a plot to assassinate the dictator is hatched in his own backyard. Magical realism and Latine culture fuel this edge-of-the-seat journey into survival at the knife edge of oppression. Based on true events.
After the secret police seize his son, Don Mario strives to get his family out of country, as a plot to assassinate the dictator is hatched in his own backyard. Magical realism and Latine culture fuel this edge-of-the-seat journey into survival at the knife edge of oppression. Based on true events.

HOW TO BE AN ENDING

Solo Show · Theater Gum · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Everyone is busy—and everyone can’t seem to see Matthew, until it’s too late. There is something in the walls here—something in the buildings and the yards and the trains. Something in the way they look at each other, something in the way they want. And run. And everyone is running from Matthew.
Everyone is busy—and everyone can’t seem to see Matthew, until it’s too late. There is something in the walls here—something in the buildings and the yards and the trains. Something in the way they look at each other, something in the way they want. And run. And everyone is running from Matthew.

THE BOX

Paper Tiger · Ages 14+ · United States of America
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.

EYSHET F***ING CHAYIL (A WOMAN OF F***ING VALOR)

Melodity Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
One woman's unorthodox Jewish journey through music, love, tragedy, romance, family, religion, Korean drums, and inappropriate humor to find her path to becoming an Eyshet Chayil--a Woman of Valor. Written and performed by Melanie Ehrlich.
One woman's unorthodox Jewish journey through music, love, tragedy, romance, family, religion, Korean drums, and inappropriate humor to find her path to becoming an Eyshet Chayil--a Woman of Valor. Written and performed by Melanie Ehrlich.

FLAYED

Josiah Blount · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.
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