World Premiere

Transgender History has been largely erased or unrecorded, though we have existed throughout time, through every land. Based on true accounts, 6 artists of intersectional transgender experience bring their interpretation of ancestral stories to the stage through a series of poetic vignettes.

The world premiere of director, screenwriter, author and stand-up comedian J.D. Shapiro’s uniquely comedic account of his unconventional journey from scrappy New Jersey childhood to collaborations with Hollywood icons Mel Brooks, John Travolta, Stan Lee, and many others. www.jdshapiro.com

This sketch comedy show is a wacky tribute to the historical figures and fictional characters of yesteryear, the frazzled adults of today, and the literary works that set them all up to fail. Join us for a night of library lunacy that will be one for the books as we try to heal our PAPER CUTS!

An intimate look at the final moments of the life of the truly unique British comedian, Tommy Cooper. Reliving his past performances and looking back on his troubled life and relationships before his final, fatal performance Live on TV and before the Royal Family in 1984's Live at Her Majesty's.

TICKETS ARE FREE! “Elephant in the Room” is a political romance/comedy musical with 13 characters and 14 new songs The musical follows Kayla, a college student, on her journey of political discovery. She falls for a with a boy who does not share her political views which impacts her decisions.

In the world premiere of this musical dark comedy, an optimistic young woman is stricken by a mysterious illness and must navigate unsympathetic doctors, disbelieving friends, and her own depression as she fights to recover both her health and sense of hope.

Julia and her husband Brian have taken in her older brother Sam, but when a year of getting back on his feet turns into three, they have to find a way to help him move on.

Party like it’s 1799 at an Italian Masquerade-themed evening where you will be immersed in an evocative opera experience featuring the world’s most-loved arias, trailblazing music and outstanding performances from the world of Italian Opera! With Mezzo Soprano Natalja Sticco & Tenor Germán Gholami.

There’s a new kid in town: January 6. 9/11 has had its 20 years in the sun. It’s time for 1/6 to take its rightful seat as a progenitor of fearless satire. TOURRORISTS is the first comedy about the January 6 insurrection. Destruction of American democracy has never looked dumber.

It’s Christmas Eve 2009 and Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC has a decision to make. An original musical parody of A Christmas Carol & It's A Wonderful Life by Valen Shore & Alison Zatta. Music direction by Taylor Williams (Moulin Rouge!, Hamilton). Sound design by Josh Millican (Six, The Band's Visit).

Two racially-similar strangers explore their differences, sparking a deeper conversation about what it means to serve an underserved and frequently neglected community in this world premiere one-act written and directed by Carol M. Becker; starring Veronica Thompson and William Warren.

An ensemble sketch comedy play about a couple that breaks up just as they accidentally witness a murder. As they split up and go their separate ways they navigate their newly single lives, being key witnesses of the murder, and eventually gets pulled in by a detective as suspects.

*WINNER* - CRITICS' CHOICE ENCORE *WINNER* - THE BEST SOLO SHOW *WINNER* - THE SPLASH AWARD *WINNER* - THE BEST ONE PERSON SHOW (LA THEATRE BITE AWARD) *WINNER* - PICK OF THE FRINGE *WINNER* - THE HOLLYWOOD ENCORE PRODUCERS’ AWARD *WINNER* - HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP

Cantankerous Chicago columnist Mike Royko just may be the toughest man in Chicago as he takes on corporate greed, mobsters, celebrities, racism, and the Mayor of Chicago, in this multi-media solo show tour de force by Hollywood Fringe veteran Mitchell Bisschop. Tickets: hff22.co/7567

Why are you here? Mother Nature will take you on a journey to the ends of the earth and the depths of your very soul to find the answer. This funny, creepy, and dare I say sweet(?) solo show brings together the artforms of bouffon, puppetry, and immersive theater into a roiling existential marvel.