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WINNER - THE ENCORE! PRODUCERS' AWARD | Hard as we try to bury the truth… sometimes it emerges in unexpected ways. Three funny and poignant short plays explore the records we keep and the stories they tell.

What if that which you identify with suddenly disappeared? Who would you be then? Jannica lost all her hair to Alopecia within 6 months. Just like that. But her worst nightmare turned out to be a blessing. Sometimes you need to literally lose a part of yourself in order to find who you truly are.

The story of a young (transgender) woman (Mary), taken in by her siblings since being rejected at home and by her girlfriend. Intolerance plagues Mary as America's growing cultural divide has made her a stranger in her own country. Features the songs of Laura Espinoza & Lunden Reign.

What would happen if you invited all of your exes over for a dinner party and then never showed up? Sunday Night at Jane’s is an ensemble comedy that follows five guests and one bisexual ex and the chaos that ensues.

"The Flower Society" by Maryanne Householder, is a one act play that depicts the lives of four homeless women and their survival methods combatted with their personal struggles on the streets.

*PICK OF THE FRINGE* Taking place in South Florida, an ironclad stone crabbing business owner (Ruth) takes a devastating blow when Hurricane Andrew hits in the Summer of 1991. In the weeks following, Ruth and her daughter Maybelline must confront choices which may change their lives forever.

Mara lived as male most of her life. Mimi was raised in a traditional Catholic family. They fell in love, got married, and everything changed. As Mara struggles with her gender identity, Mimi struggles with letting go of long-held beliefs enough to acknowledge that she could love someone like Mara.

While traveling from planet to planet, The Little Prince tells us the story of different characters's lives. What is under their stories, it's not just the words - it's always something deeper and wiser, hidden under the lines.

A young man raises his father. Then he leaves home. He meets a young woman who undoes him. The young woman has her own story. It's a play about legacy—how do we become who we are?—and it's about leaving home. We raise our children to leave us, to walk out into the world and then they do.

David Hamilton decides to write a musical comedy with his wife after he is diagnosed with cancer. Set in the 50’s, it is the story of Olive and Blake, who are smitten after their first date but a friend meddles in their romance and shenanigans ensue. Writing the musical was the perfect remedy.

Imagine you only had minutes to decide what to take before your house burns down. What would you grab? Michael David Ker took his family photos, his surfboard, and sense of humor…The fire was just the grand finale of a year full of loss. A deeply personal show is full of humor, heartbreak, and hope.

Four men, two cell phones, one hook-up app ... What could possibly go right?

You learn to survive quick when you’re being dragged behind a team of sled dogs. A comedy about a girl and her dogsled team navigating the rocky terrain of growing up and her quest to become the alpha of her own pack.

A story about a 38 year old Nigerian Woman from Schenectady New York who is still a Virgin. Her story begins with her Journey to finding True Love. However, her plan is to Lose her Virginity before she turns 40. Selected as an Honorable Mention for HFF2019.

CLEMENTINE explores the pressures and the promises of motherhood, balancing tender moments with hilarious anecdotes. Wish celebrates the connection between generations and the exhilaration of parenthood. It is a love letter to her daughter, Clementine, as well as to the little girl she used to be.