Thought Provoking

MONSTERS re-queering tales told Queer people have had our stories ripped away. History rewritten by the patriarchy. Love shamed where it once blossomed. Power taken where it should thrive. What if we took back the narrative? Put the queer back in myth? What if we weren't monsters?

In the heat of El Paso 2019 summer, a first generation Mexican-American family struggle to grow and stay together as their opposing views on life and what it means to live The American Dream push them apart.

Four humans tainted with an egregious sin are forced to work together in a deadly rehabilitation test… but none of them remember what they have done.

Every theatre has its ghost. This one has four; all vying for the title of resident theatre ghost... There can only be one. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe 2023 WINNER: Asylum @ Stephanie Feury 2023 Hollywood Encore Producers’ Award WINNER: San Diego International Fringe Festival Exchange Award

Jo has been called a lot of things during her life - but which ones are true? And who gets to decide that?! In this comedy (with a few heart wrenching turns), we follow her from ages 5 to 50, as she tries to figure it all out. Nominated for Best Solo Play, Performer, and Director by Broadway World!

In the near future, adults can log into The Nether, able to live in the fantasy world of their choice. When a young detective discovers a disturbing Victorian-era “Hideaway”, the line between reality and imagination dissolves.

Join teen Sela as she faces sexual assault & condemnation from her church by painting a portal to a new world. Based on her true story, with fiery humor, she meets her future self, wrestles with God and takes down her Pastor, healing generations of female powerlessness. An epic tale of empowerment!

What the f*ck is up with Evangelicals? Good question. Dan can help. He started life as a Christian missionary kid, but now, he’s gotten himself terribly lost. He’s retracing his steps, pondering God, sin, and balls in this irreverent testimony. The good news? Your soul is fine. Save your seat.

The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.

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.

What happens when you convince a child that she’s a statistical anomaly—in everything? From discovering mortality at circle time to a brief stint as an MD, Kira's autobiographical tragicomedy reflects on the loneliness, tomfoolery, grief, and absurdity of growing up in a culture of exceptionalism.

What if Christ returned and we all missed it? From an award-winning theatrical duo, Down to Earth is the entirely untold and untrue story of Gene Christ: a veteran park ranger and direct Son of God. Christ is coming, and he’s bringing the egg salad.

Come see Homegrown Collective open up their hearts and voices to remind you of the power of healing through music, friends, food, and community, as they embark on writing an original song over the course of a single day.

Be yourself! Did that just give you anxiety? Great. You’ll love “Will the Real Me Please Stand Up”. It’s the anti-self help/anti-Ted talk show.

“I Can’t Indian Good” is a comedic solo show written/performed by Brandon Raman, a first generation Indian-American with zero ties to India, exploring how you can build a sense of personal identity when you feel culturally adrift. Sometimes all you need is a carpooling herd of (imaginary) ancestors.