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AVITAL ASH WORKSHOPS HER SUICIDE NOTE (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Comedy · avital ash · Ages 15+ · United States of America
Since her mother leapt from a building when Avital was a baby, she's been 50-50 on being alive. But who wants to turn into their mother? Irreverent stand-up from an ex-Hasidic queer Jew.
Since her mother leapt from a building when Avital was a baby, she's been 50-50 on being alive. But who wants to turn into their mother? Irreverent stand-up from an ex-Hasidic queer Jew.

HEDDA GABLER

Drama · the attic collective · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Hedda is trapped in a new home with a new husband. She spends her time manipulating those around her and denying her pregnancy. But when old acquaintances come knocking on the Tesman’s door, the next two days are spent unraveling the past, evading the future, and firing General Gabler’s pistols.
Hedda is trapped in a new home with a new husband. She spends her time manipulating those around her and denying her pregnancy. But when old acquaintances come knocking on the Tesman’s door, the next two days are spent unraveling the past, evading the future, and firing General Gabler’s pistols.

POE-ETIC LICENSE

Cabaret & Variety · aquarian family circus · Ages 13+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Experience Edgar Allan Poe’s signature dark, dismal, and depressing side. And also his little-known humorous side, when we take poetic license in imagining him doing parodies of himself! Also includes live music, a song about Poe, a clown raven dream dance, and Poe’s tribute to … Bob Dylan??
Experience Edgar Allan Poe’s signature dark, dismal, and depressing side. And also his little-known humorous side, when we take poetic license in imagining him doing parodies of himself! Also includes live music, a song about Poe, a clown raven dream dance, and Poe’s tribute to … Bob Dylan??

DREAM BIG

Drama · oh, sally productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In this dark-comedy drama, a middle-aged woman, who feels she's failed at her life dreams, arranges a one-night stand before carrying out her final exit plan, only to discover the young gigolo she's hired shares the same disillusionments as she does.
In this dark-comedy drama, a middle-aged woman, who feels she's failed at her life dreams, arranges a one-night stand before carrying out her final exit plan, only to discover the young gigolo she's hired shares the same disillusionments as she does.

NOCTURNE

rosebud theatre company · Ages 18+ · United States of America
"Fifteen years ago I killed my sister." So begins Nocturne, the story of a former piano prodigy who recounts the devastating events that tore his family apart. Nocturne explores the aftershock of tragedy and the desperate search for redemption through a consuming sea of guilt and grief.
"Fifteen years ago I killed my sister." So begins Nocturne, the story of a former piano prodigy who recounts the devastating events that tore his family apart. Nocturne explores the aftershock of tragedy and the desperate search for redemption through a consuming sea of guilt and grief.

HEART OF GOLDEN TAR

escaped recluse · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Randy is tormented by a talking heart while trying to find his missing wife, Sif.
Randy is tormented by a talking heart while trying to find his missing wife, Sif.

NO F*CKS GIVEN. NONE TAKEN. ALL DONE.

Immersive & Games · pamela l paek · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Through a series of lessons taught by a professional curmudgeon, attendees will delve into the nonsensical assumptions and behaviors of daily life. Examples of learning outcomes include: how math can prove anything, preservatives are better than Botox, and being right over happy is so choice.
Through a series of lessons taught by a professional curmudgeon, attendees will delve into the nonsensical assumptions and behaviors of daily life. Examples of learning outcomes include: how math can prove anything, preservatives are better than Botox, and being right over happy is so choice.

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.

WOUNDED, BY JIGGS BURGESS

p3 theatre company · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Directed by Spencer Frankeberger A repressed nobody who thinks of himself as somebody. An addict. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf played out between hummingbirds. And a pussy eating dog. This is Wounded. In this darkest of comedies, the bleak paths our lives can lead us down are on full display.
Directed by Spencer Frankeberger A repressed nobody who thinks of himself as somebody. An addict. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf played out between hummingbirds. And a pussy eating dog. This is Wounded. In this darkest of comedies, the bleak paths our lives can lead us down are on full display.

THE FAULTS IN MY STARS

Musicals & Operas · dancing arms · Ages 16+ · United States of America
SPOILER ALERT: a lot of Leo & literally no mention of Cancer. Emma calls all her astrological aspects together to solve why she feels so unbalanced. A new one-woman musical comedy about astrology & self-acceptance, featuring original songs written & composed by Emma Irene Olson.
SPOILER ALERT: a lot of Leo & literally no mention of Cancer. Emma calls all her astrological aspects together to solve why she feels so unbalanced. A new one-woman musical comedy about astrology & self-acceptance, featuring original songs written & composed by Emma Irene Olson.

LITTLE STARS YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS: MACBETH (A SOLO SHOW)

young & wise co. · Ages 15+ · United States of America
The talented kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre have been working hard to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director, Jill, behind. The show must go on...right?
The talented kids of Little Stars Youth Theatre have been working hard to bring you their production of Macbeth. But when an emergency broadcast announces the incoming end of the world, the young cast evacuates, leaving only their director, Jill, behind. The show must go on...right?

LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

barry brisco productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
You're a guy in college living your best life, happy, in the closet. Sex? Not on your mind, you haven't got a gay care in the world until your friends find out your secret and want to fight you about it, then you fall in love with your best bro who has a girlfriend that wants to kill you both.
You're a guy in college living your best life, happy, in the closet. Sex? Not on your mind, you haven't got a gay care in the world until your friends find out your secret and want to fight you about it, then you fall in love with your best bro who has a girlfriend that wants to kill you both.

WILD HAND

le vide m'appelle · Ages 16+ · United States of America
One of the most famous outlaws from the Wild West era was the mixed son of a Cherokee Freedwoman and Buffalo Soldier. His name was Crawford Goldsby, but he was better known to the U.S. Government as his alias, Cherokee Bill.
One of the most famous outlaws from the Wild West era was the mixed son of a Cherokee Freedwoman and Buffalo Soldier. His name was Crawford Goldsby, but he was better known to the U.S. Government as his alias, Cherokee Bill.

ATTACK OF THE 36 TRIPLE G WOMAN

natalie perlin · Ages 21+ · United States of America
Called a 'dark, hilarious, Jewish Dolly Parton', America's salacious sweetheart Natalie Perlin seeks revenge on every man who wronged her. From summer-camp crushes to Hitler. No man is safe! Kinky, provocative, brilliantly unhinged! Not for the easily offended.
Called a 'dark, hilarious, Jewish Dolly Parton', America's salacious sweetheart Natalie Perlin seeks revenge on every man who wronged her. From summer-camp crushes to Hitler. No man is safe! Kinky, provocative, brilliantly unhinged! Not for the easily offended.