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THE SPOLIN PLAYERS

comedy · www.spolinplayers.com · Ages 8+ · United States
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!

LIFE, AUDITED

solo performance · a boodna project · Ages 18+ · United States
"The First time I hire an accountant, and..I'm...Audited!?" A True Story of one man's Hilarious battle to defend himself against the IRS using receipts, anxiety, loads of diet soda (and a hint of creativity). What would you risk to defeat the most powerful agency in the US?
"The First time I hire an accountant, and..I'm...Audited!?" A True Story of one man's Hilarious battle to defend himself against the IRS using receipts, anxiety, loads of diet soda (and a hint of creativity). What would you risk to defeat the most powerful agency in the US?

DADDY DIDN'T DIE, DID HE?

comedy · will matthews & casey christensen · Ages 16+ · United States
Thanks to his oddball mourners, Daddy's funeral is running way behind schedule and it's up to one overwhelmed undertaker to get it back on track in this farcical one-act written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd) & Casey Christensen (Chelsea Lately). Directed by Jeffrey Addiss (The Majestic).
Thanks to his oddball mourners, Daddy's funeral is running way behind schedule and it's up to one overwhelmed undertaker to get it back on track in this farcical one-act written and performed by Will Matthews (Punk'd) & Casey Christensen (Chelsea Lately). Directed by Jeffrey Addiss (The Majestic).

SHAKESPEARE'S "KING PHYCUS"

comedy · flynnsmen · Ages 18+ · United States
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.

THE GOD OF CARNAGE

comedy · umwelt theatre collective · Ages 15+ · United States
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly in a civilized manner? Don't make me sick...
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly in a civilized manner? Don't make me sick...

MATT & BEN

comedy · io west · United States
"Matt & Ben" depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Oscar... before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they're being tested by a Higher Power.
"Matt & Ben" depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Oscar... before anyone actually gave a damn. When the screenplay for Good Will Hunting drops mysteriously from the heavens, the boys realize they're being tested by a Higher Power.

COCKTALES

comedy · mahoobla productions in association with jack zullo · Ages 21+ · United States
It takes a lot more than platform shoes to take it to the top. 1970's hollywood themed improv. Directed by Miles Stroth. Presented by Mahoobla Productions in association with Jack Zullo.
It takes a lot more than platform shoes to take it to the top. 1970's hollywood themed improv. Directed by Miles Stroth. Presented by Mahoobla Productions in association with Jack Zullo.

DELILAH DIX-AMERICAS SHOWGIRL

comedy · what a bunch of dix inc. · Ages 16+ · United States
Delilah Dix is in the slammer for smuggling an orphan in an endangered koala skin over state lines. In this 1 hour maniacal musical comedy, take a trip down memory lane with our biggest, brightest, currently disease free, America's Showgirl!
Delilah Dix is in the slammer for smuggling an orphan in an endangered koala skin over state lines. In this 1 hour maniacal musical comedy, take a trip down memory lane with our biggest, brightest, currently disease free, America's Showgirl!

THE SHOW

comedy · wild thing radio theatre · Ages 10+ · United States
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.

2013 ENCORE SHOWS: TEXAS LOVES LYLA!

comedy · combined artform/theatre asylum · Ages 12+ · United States
Encore performances of 2012s Hollywood Fringe WINNER for Best One Person Show! A Comedy musical about bullying and gay teen suicide.
Encore performances of 2012s Hollywood Fringe WINNER for Best One Person Show! A Comedy musical about bullying and gay teen suicide.

LADY LOVE

comedy · amrita dhaliwal · Ages 16+ · United States
Lady Love has traveled the world with the sole mission to find love for all. Dating online? Forgo your monthly fee and come see Lady Love. Divorcees, hopeless romantics, ice cream pint eaters, widows, etc welcome. meetamrita.com/ladylove/
Lady Love has traveled the world with the sole mission to find love for all. Dating online? Forgo your monthly fee and come see Lady Love. Divorcees, hopeless romantics, ice cream pint eaters, widows, etc welcome. meetamrita.com/ladylove/

TAKE ME TO THE POORHOUSE

comedy · take me to the poorhouse · Ages 13+ · Nigeria
WINNER: BEST INTERNATIONAL, NOMINEE: DUENDE DISTINCTION A sparkling new comedy about a middle-class Nigerian 3rd grader who dreams of becoming poor to win the heart of her popular classmate. A fresh glimpse of African life about a girl eager to reject herself in to order to feel like she belongs.
WINNER: BEST INTERNATIONAL, NOMINEE: DUENDE DISTINCTION A sparkling new comedy about a middle-class Nigerian 3rd grader who dreams of becoming poor to win the heart of her popular classmate. A fresh glimpse of African life about a girl eager to reject herself in to order to feel like she belongs.

I'M DOING THE BEST I CAN

comedy · phoebe ventouras · Ages 18+ · United States
Phoebe wants to put on a great show. She really does. Armed with wit, critical thinking, and a tube of lip-gloss, she can conquer anything. Except maybe her own attention span. What happens when a bookish little girl grows up to crave the spotlight? This one-woman comedy show.
Phoebe wants to put on a great show. She really does. Armed with wit, critical thinking, and a tube of lip-gloss, she can conquer anything. Except maybe her own attention span. What happens when a bookish little girl grows up to crave the spotlight? This one-woman comedy show.

LISTEN... CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

solo performance · an 11:11 experiment · Ages 13+ · United States
The true story of a child's life as the sole interpreter for her deaf parents. WINNER! Best of Fringe Extensions! Official Selection NY International Fringe Festival! **(No sign language interpreters will be provided for these performances.)**
The true story of a child's life as the sole interpreter for her deaf parents. WINNER! Best of Fringe Extensions! Official Selection NY International Fringe Festival! **(No sign language interpreters will be provided for these performances.)**

FRINGE CABARET 2013

events & workshops · hollywood fringe festival · United States
Part of Fringe Central Station's nightly free programming includes Fringe Cabaret, a changing variety act that includes snippets of different Fringe productions.
Part of Fringe Central Station's nightly free programming includes Fringe Cabaret, a changing variety act that includes snippets of different Fringe productions.