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TERMINATION FEE

Comedic Theatre · Plac One Productions, LLC and Fringe Management LLC · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
A scathing commentary on the American health care system. When Neil Camden loses his job and health benefits, his wife, Adi Carota, can no longer get her life-saving insulin. In a period of frustration and desperation, Neil takes matters into his own hands.
A scathing commentary on the American health care system. When Neil Camden loses his job and health benefits, his wife, Adi Carota, can no longer get her life-saving insulin. In a period of frustration and desperation, Neil takes matters into his own hands.

THE MEETING

Immersive & Games · Theatre Unleashed · Ages 13+ · 100 mins · United States of America
The Meeting imagines a not too distant future where any form of art is banned and the utterance of banned words results in state-sanctioned violence. The Meeting is not a play. Because there are no plays under The Leader.
The Meeting imagines a not too distant future where any form of art is banned and the utterance of banned words results in state-sanctioned violence. The Meeting is not a play. Because there are no plays under The Leader.

MAYOR OF NOTHING

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Katie Balen · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
Kelly Beacon is running for mayor of a town called Nothing. The only problem? That town doesn't exist.
Kelly Beacon is running for mayor of a town called Nothing. The only problem? That town doesn't exist.

GHOST TRAIN

Dramatic Theatre · Theatre of Divine Disruption · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
Onboard a train, conservative housewife Barbera enjoys a spirited debate with Marlene, a German transwoman. As they fiercely debate gender identity, book-burning & the rising right; anger softens into awareness as they struggle towards mutual acceptance. The train races on but who will step down?
Onboard a train, conservative housewife Barbera enjoys a spirited debate with Marlene, a German transwoman. As they fiercely debate gender identity, book-burning & the rising right; anger softens into awareness as they struggle towards mutual acceptance. The train races on but who will step down?

JEW, INTERRUPTED

Solo Theatre · Ethan Stanislawski · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
Ethan Stanislawski, the son of a Jewish History professor and grandson of a liberal Zionist political icon, tells his tale of religious and cultural expectations clashing with his quest for belonging and self-understanding. 10% of all proceeds go to IfNotNow.
Ethan Stanislawski, the son of a Jewish History professor and grandson of a liberal Zionist political icon, tells his tale of religious and cultural expectations clashing with his quest for belonging and self-understanding. 10% of all proceeds go to IfNotNow.

A HISTORICAL GAY COMEDY STARRING NANCY REAGAN; CLOWN SHOW

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Drop Jaw Productions · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Nancy Reagan, GOAT, is in purgatory dressing room exposition status. In alternative factual fagology. oh Mary, don't ask! To occupy an enviable place in history, the ultimate achievement after death! We DARE you to say no. She's not the Nancy she wants to be. Warning: Piano
Nancy Reagan, GOAT, is in purgatory dressing room exposition status. In alternative factual fagology. oh Mary, don't ask! To occupy an enviable place in history, the ultimate achievement after death! We DARE you to say no. She's not the Nancy she wants to be. Warning: Piano

GU

Dramatic Theatre · independent production · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
5 women wake up in a giant mason jar. A factory worker, a privileged intern, a middle manager, a immigrant cleaner, and a jilted sales girl. With only two things in common: they work for the same company and they're in the same jar, tensions rise and we see the risk of fear and power of solidarity.
5 women wake up in a giant mason jar. A factory worker, a privileged intern, a middle manager, a immigrant cleaner, and a jilted sales girl. With only two things in common: they work for the same company and they're in the same jar, tensions rise and we see the risk of fear and power of solidarity.

ESCAPE! THE GREAT SPECIFIC GARBAGE CATCH

Immersive & Games · Dorm Scapes & fear our invasion · Ages 14+ · 45 mins · United States of America
What if a climate activist broke the wall between the stage and the Pacific to host a sit-in on the Great Garbage Patch? What if that 1-act was adapted into an intimate, immersive escape room style show?
What if a climate activist broke the wall between the stage and the Pacific to host a sit-in on the Great Garbage Patch? What if that 1-act was adapted into an intimate, immersive escape room style show?

THE AMERICAN DREAM

Dramatic Theatre · ENovative Towers · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
How much does the American Dream cost? Is there an expiration date ? Is it available for everyone ? These next four years will either incite chaos or community, what side do you plan on being on ?
How much does the American Dream cost? Is there an expiration date ? Is it available for everyone ? These next four years will either incite chaos or community, what side do you plan on being on ?

AND HER CHILDREN

Dramatic Theatre · The Attic Collective · Ages 16+ · 80 mins · United States of America
A reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s "Mother Courage and Her Children" this new play follows a contemporary Anna Fierling who profits off war through her position as a spokesperson for the NRA.
A reimagining of Bertolt Brecht’s "Mother Courage and Her Children" this new play follows a contemporary Anna Fierling who profits off war through her position as a spokesperson for the NRA.

THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED WORKSHOP

Events & Workshops · Theatre Unleashed · Ages 13+ · 180 mins · United States of America
Theatre Unleashed's Richard Piatt is a former associate professor at Merrimack College, where he taught a course on Augusto Boal and Theatre of the Oppressed. Join us for a distillation of that course and learn about resisting oppression with art!
Theatre Unleashed's Richard Piatt is a former associate professor at Merrimack College, where he taught a course on Augusto Boal and Theatre of the Oppressed. Join us for a distillation of that course and learn about resisting oppression with art!

QFWFQ

Solo Theatre · Gregory Nussen · Ages 18+ · 65 mins · United States of America
QFWFQ is based on Italo Calvino's If On a Winter's Night a Traveler. A labyrinthine, surrealist journey that touches on the politics of gender, music, international relations and storytelling itself, QFWFQ is a show that never begins nor ends. You're confused. So are we. Co-directed by Hannah Pilkes
QFWFQ is based on Italo Calvino's If On a Winter's Night a Traveler. A labyrinthine, surrealist journey that touches on the politics of gender, music, international relations and storytelling itself, QFWFQ is a show that never begins nor ends. You're confused. So are we. Co-directed by Hannah Pilkes

SHAYLENE WOODLEY'S HOMESTYLE SUMMER SINGALONG BBQ COOKOUT

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Caroline Cummings · Ages 4+ · 1hr · United States of America
You're invited to Shaylene Woodley's BBQ Cookout! She's serving hot dogs, entertainment, and fresh gossip. Wear your cookout best and don't forget to bring your unquestioning love for the US of A. Hot dogs available for purchase.
You're invited to Shaylene Woodley's BBQ Cookout! She's serving hot dogs, entertainment, and fresh gossip. Wear your cookout best and don't forget to bring your unquestioning love for the US of A. Hot dogs available for purchase.

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