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SIREN CALL

ensemble theatre · cerise films · Ages 16+ · United States of America
A magical realist dramedy about two frustrated actors who accidentally kidnap their favorite movie star... or is it really her? What is identity in a world where myths are stronger than we dare think? "The siren call is driving me to my end, like a ship to wreck on rocks".
A magical realist dramedy about two frustrated actors who accidentally kidnap their favorite movie star... or is it really her? What is identity in a world where myths are stronger than we dare think? "The siren call is driving me to my end, like a ship to wreck on rocks".

SELFIE: MAKING IT ABOUT ME / A MINNIE RIPERTON CABARET REVUE

cabaret & variety · ak media · Ages 16+ · United States of America
SELFIE is first a cabaret revue of eclectic '70s chanteuse, Minnie Riperton's music ("Lovin' You") that spans the genres of soul, funk, folk, and rock. Second, it's a celebration of the ego of singer/songwriter Aisha Kasmir, and her fight to play any part and be seen in a white-washed world.
SELFIE is first a cabaret revue of eclectic '70s chanteuse, Minnie Riperton's music ("Lovin' You") that spans the genres of soul, funk, folk, and rock. Second, it's a celebration of the ego of singer/songwriter Aisha Kasmir, and her fight to play any part and be seen in a white-washed world.

THE LIVING ROOM

comedy · dhali dati · Ages 13+ · United States of America
In a comedy of grief, these Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll. The occupational hazards wear on these two clowns as they learn the meaning of life and death. An absurd and physical jaunt brimming with existential phone calls, impaired dancing and the love of a goldfish. 
In a comedy of grief, these Accountants of Death work tirelessly to record the death toll. The occupational hazards wear on these two clowns as they learn the meaning of life and death. An absurd and physical jaunt brimming with existential phone calls, impaired dancing and the love of a goldfish. 

THE MASHER

loud karma productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
ENCORE WINNER! The Masher is a disturbing and often hysterically funny #MeToo allegory. Three women of wildly different backgrounds find themselves linked together in a minimum wage factory job where their button pushing has horrifying results.
ENCORE WINNER! The Masher is a disturbing and often hysterically funny #MeToo allegory. Three women of wildly different backgrounds find themselves linked together in a minimum wage factory job where their button pushing has horrifying results.

COMEDY HOE

solo performance · independent · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Comedy Hoe is a one woman show written and performed by comedian Jil Chrissie featuring comic Angelica Mackey. This bold performance weaves fictional storytelling with standup comedy and comedic spoken word to address the adversity and hyper-sexualization that women face in America daily.
Comedy Hoe is a one woman show written and performed by comedian Jil Chrissie featuring comic Angelica Mackey. This bold performance weaves fictional storytelling with standup comedy and comedic spoken word to address the adversity and hyper-sexualization that women face in America daily.

THE MAYOR'S DEBATE OF TRANQUILITY, NEBRASKA

rah productions · Ages 15+ · United States of America
"A comedy as dark as this town's secrets..." The forced civility at a small town Mayor's debate shows cracks as the shallow and petty candidates dig deep on property taxes, parking meters and cupcake flavors, cracks that begin to reveal a secret horror that has paralyzed the town.
"A comedy as dark as this town's secrets..." The forced civility at a small town Mayor's debate shows cracks as the shallow and petty candidates dig deep on property taxes, parking meters and cupcake flavors, cracks that begin to reveal a secret horror that has paralyzed the town.

THE HUMAN[OID] EXPERIENCE

comedy · the naked plumber · Ages 18+ · United States of America
To begin her first novel, a cynical writer must resist the temptation to fill the void left by the nonsensical death of her admired brother. However, her only writing apparatus is her indentured humanoid—a Personal Robot stocked with Netflix, porn, and existential angst.
To begin her first novel, a cynical writer must resist the temptation to fill the void left by the nonsensical death of her admired brother. However, her only writing apparatus is her indentured humanoid—a Personal Robot stocked with Netflix, porn, and existential angst.

MIL GRUS

dance & physical theatre · mil grus · Ages 15+ · United States of America
LA’s premier bouffon troupe is a motley crew of miscreants who have crawled out of the gutter to make you question reality. This timeless satire features improvised feats of physical and existential comedy that defy explanation and provoke unfettered, eery glee. Come see what's behind the curtain...
LA’s premier bouffon troupe is a motley crew of miscreants who have crawled out of the gutter to make you question reality. This timeless satire features improvised feats of physical and existential comedy that defy explanation and provoke unfettered, eery glee. Come see what's behind the curtain...

THE LAST POWERPOINT

solo performance · walk a mile works · Ages 13+ · United States of America
'Prospective' Ben, CEO of disIncorporated, delivers a persuasive PowerPoint presentation concerning his latest product offering: Mail-Order Seed Potato Death Clock. As an experimental economic maneuver, disInc. encourages you to pay what you can to attend (cost of parts & labor: $6.66 per customer).
'Prospective' Ben, CEO of disIncorporated, delivers a persuasive PowerPoint presentation concerning his latest product offering: Mail-Order Seed Potato Death Clock. As an experimental economic maneuver, disInc. encourages you to pay what you can to attend (cost of parts & labor: $6.66 per customer).

BOXING YOUR DEMONS

immersive theatre · crooked grin productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A groundbreaking holistic health & fitness program to cure the nation's sense of cognitive dissonance in one hour! Cute fitness attire and chakra crystals recommended #innerbeauty #gratitude #hypocrisysweat. Some mobility required, participant interaction encouraged but not necessary.
A groundbreaking holistic health & fitness program to cure the nation's sense of cognitive dissonance in one hour! Cute fitness attire and chakra crystals recommended #innerbeauty #gratitude #hypocrisysweat. Some mobility required, participant interaction encouraged but not necessary.

DOGS: THE MUSICAL

musicals and operas · the wittle puppies · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A musical comedic ode to our favorite pets, and a loving parody of musicals, DOGS is about a pack of stray pit bulls that get separated and adopted. Although they fight their new domestic lives, they learn to stop worrying and love humans.
A musical comedic ode to our favorite pets, and a loving parody of musicals, DOGS is about a pack of stray pit bulls that get separated and adopted. Although they fight their new domestic lives, they learn to stop worrying and love humans.

SUNBATHE IN DARKNESS

comedy · skyejack productions · Ages 15+ · United States of America
In the distant past of 2007, Casey writes fanfiction for the hit Alfie Wunderkid series of books. She writes really, really, really bad fanfiction. On purpose. As the fanfiction comes to life, what started out as a joke slowly morphs into a way for her to cope with the reality of being a teenager.
In the distant past of 2007, Casey writes fanfiction for the hit Alfie Wunderkid series of books. She writes really, really, really bad fanfiction. On purpose. As the fanfiction comes to life, what started out as a joke slowly morphs into a way for her to cope with the reality of being a teenager.

A NINE-ELEVEN CAROL

Comedy · pen & banjo · Ages 13+ · United States of America
On the eve of present day nine-eleven, a curmudgeonly conspiracy theorist is visited by the Spirits of 9/11 Past (2001), Present, and Future - determined to get him to accept the reality of what happened.
On the eve of present day nine-eleven, a curmudgeonly conspiracy theorist is visited by the Spirits of 9/11 Past (2001), Present, and Future - determined to get him to accept the reality of what happened.

TOBINCON

solo performance · tobin mitnick · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Tobin Mitnick dives into the grotesque and hilarious world of online grifters and con men with sketch and stand-up in order to show us that the game may have changed, but the players are all still here. But the show grows darker as Mitnick answers a lingering question: can you con yourself?
Tobin Mitnick dives into the grotesque and hilarious world of online grifters and con men with sketch and stand-up in order to show us that the game may have changed, but the players are all still here. But the show grows darker as Mitnick answers a lingering question: can you con yourself?