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AN APOLOGY TO HFF23: HOW TO MAKE YOUR GOOD SHOW BAD

Events & Workshops · the midnight metro cleanup crew · Ages 18+ · United States of America
we thought a lot about it, what we did, and we're sorry, we're very sorry. we've realized we were wrong, to be so hoity toity. We're sorry, we really are. learn how to undo the good work we did, in 30 minutes or less *workshop runs roughly an hour
we thought a lot about it, what we did, and we're sorry, we're very sorry. we've realized we were wrong, to be so hoity toity. We're sorry, we really are. learn how to undo the good work we did, in 30 minutes or less *workshop runs roughly an hour

PATIENT 13

gail thomas and friends. · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.
Chronically single, Gail is good at setting boundaries, until a scary diagnosis forces her to rethink the lines between herself and others. This dark comedy tracks her evolution and participation as patient #13 in a ground-breaking FDA study that gives psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to a select few.

THE SACRAL EXPERIENCE

Solo Show · self-produced · Ages 18+ · United States of America
the sacral experience is an experimental bildungsroman exploring sacral's journey to self-actualization through unfulfilling work, salacious play & a quest for spiritual ascension. this one person show is a voyeuristic view into one man's tussle between his manhood and his higher self.
the sacral experience is an experimental bildungsroman exploring sacral's journey to self-actualization through unfulfilling work, salacious play & a quest for spiritual ascension. this one person show is a voyeuristic view into one man's tussle between his manhood and his higher self.

THE ARSONIST OF VENICE

Drama · hollow visions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Just out of prison for a string of inexplicable arsons, a celebrated novelist returns home to Venice, California with a dark and singular goal.
Just out of prison for a string of inexplicable arsons, a celebrated novelist returns home to Venice, California with a dark and singular goal.

JOLLY PLAYTIME

jolly comedy · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Jace and Molly go on a fully improvised play date where they bring the audience along with them. They use the world of imagination to comically escape from reality. It’s a childish show for mature audiences! Not for kids!
Jace and Molly go on a fully improvised play date where they bring the audience along with them. They use the world of imagination to comically escape from reality. It’s a childish show for mature audiences! Not for kids!

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.

WHITEFOLKS WEBER - A COLORFUL TALE OF THE DISTRICT

Solo Show · maison musique · Ages 17+ · United States of America
From, The Last Days of Storyville by, DANNY BARKER. Adapted/Performed by, Esquizito. The heroic story of Whitefolks Weber who by a strange twist of fate became, "one of New Orleans' most noted gamblers and ladies' men." Esquizito conjures up just some of the notorious characters of "The District".
From, The Last Days of Storyville by, DANNY BARKER. Adapted/Performed by, Esquizito. The heroic story of Whitefolks Weber who by a strange twist of fate became, "one of New Orleans' most noted gamblers and ladies' men." Esquizito conjures up just some of the notorious characters of "The District".

EMPATHY PARTY

Solo Show · n/a · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Follow the journey of a comedian as they explore their own mental health within an American Dystopia. All through the use of Looping pedals, Beats, Poetry, Lights and of course jokes! This multi-media comedy experience has something for everybody!
Follow the journey of a comedian as they explore their own mental health within an American Dystopia. All through the use of Looping pedals, Beats, Poetry, Lights and of course jokes! This multi-media comedy experience has something for everybody!

BLACK WHEN I WAS A BOY PART II BLACKED OUT!

blacked out · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Frankie Bates arrives is determined to make it in the entertainment industry. He soon meets Mr. Pope, a mid-level, out-of-the-box-thinking shepherd of young talent. Bad advice and worse choices leads to total devastation of their relationship and Frankie at odds with the value of his life.
Frankie Bates arrives is determined to make it in the entertainment industry. He soon meets Mr. Pope, a mid-level, out-of-the-box-thinking shepherd of young talent. Bad advice and worse choices leads to total devastation of their relationship and Frankie at odds with the value of his life.

A SHARK ATE MY PENIS: A HISTORY OF BOYS LIKE ME

soaring solo studios · Ages 12+ · United States of America
Laser Webber, trans performer known for his award-winning comedy music, presents a one-person musical show about the history of trans men. Meet Alan Hart, who got gender-confirming surgery in 1917; Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark and a jail; and renowned author JK Rowling, for reasons.
Laser Webber, trans performer known for his award-winning comedy music, presents a one-person musical show about the history of trans men. Meet Alan Hart, who got gender-confirming surgery in 1917; Samuel Bundy, whose legend includes a shark and a jail; and renowned author JK Rowling, for reasons.

GETTING THERE

Drama · n/a · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A short play about two strangers coming from different struggles that are forced to live together in a big city and find their way through one of the hardest- and strangest- moments in their lives.
A short play about two strangers coming from different struggles that are forced to live together in a big city and find their way through one of the hardest- and strangest- moments in their lives.

INAPPROPRIATE!

Comedy · neo ensemble theatre · Ages 21+ · United States of America
INAPPROPRIATE! takes on triggers, political correctness and sacred cows with a naughty, hilarious theatrical punch! Kick back with a Three Clubs cocktail and soak up our outrageously inappropriate short pieces. Your FRINGE WITH BENEFITS!
INAPPROPRIATE! takes on triggers, political correctness and sacred cows with a naughty, hilarious theatrical punch! Kick back with a Three Clubs cocktail and soak up our outrageously inappropriate short pieces. Your FRINGE WITH BENEFITS!

FEATURING LORETTA

Comedy · not your average theatre company · Ages 16+ · Canada
Loretta is young, beautiful and in need of a lot of money. Enter Michael, aspiring pornographer who wants to hire her. But Dave wants to protect Loretta, or maybe star in the film with her. Then there's Sophie, whose ex-KGB father runs the motel. She wants to change Loretta's mind.WhatwillLorrie do?
Loretta is young, beautiful and in need of a lot of money. Enter Michael, aspiring pornographer who wants to hire her. But Dave wants to protect Loretta, or maybe star in the film with her. Then there's Sophie, whose ex-KGB father runs the motel. She wants to change Loretta's mind.WhatwillLorrie do?

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.

CUPCAKE WITH BLUE FROSTING

Musicals & Operas · independent · Ages 13+ · United States of America
An excerpt from a full-length musical we hope to produce soon, it tells the story of Maddie Lewis, a kindergarten teacher by day and pole dancer by night who struggles with anorexia and with the burden of having an overly compassionate heart. Book/Lyrics by Sam Hendrian, Music by Brendan Coller.
An excerpt from a full-length musical we hope to produce soon, it tells the story of Maddie Lewis, a kindergarten teacher by day and pole dancer by night who struggles with anorexia and with the burden of having an overly compassionate heart. Book/Lyrics by Sam Hendrian, Music by Brendan Coller.