World Premiere

BREAKING BARD posits one of humanity’s greatest questions: What if TV’s “Breaking Bad” was written by William Shakespeare? The Porters of Hellsgate present the most lamentable tragedie of Walter of Albuquerque: containing his treacherous plots, tyrannical rise to power, and most deserved death.

Nell Gwynne - Darling of Stage and Royal Bed! Whizz back to 1660s' Merry Olde Englande for a saucy look at how one of Britain's first actresses became King Charles II's mistress and a serious contributor to the role of women in theatre. With music, oranges and some Anglo-Saxon language!

The VirginMotherWhore Project Presents... War for H.I.S.: An Evening of 3 One-Woman-Shows The War for Humanity:"A Place Called Home" by Satya Vanii The War for Innocence:"Full Glitz" by Heidi Lux The War for Our Souls:"Be:Jesus+Drugs=Beauty" by Lesley Asistio

Haunted by a mysterious song, one ordinary young man tries to escape an extraordinary day in his life... By any means necessary...

It's one show of five 10-minute plays about miscommunication and the longing for connection. Subjects range from sporty nerds, sub-dom relationships and aliens to surrealistic challenges and panic attacks! We're the 5 SIRENS, five female playwrights, and we will captivate you with our songs.

Step into the world of Annabella, in this haunting romance following a reclusive witch of the woods who attempts to save a lonely puppeteer from disillusionment and the seduction of madness.

A young Coast Guard officer defends her actions at sea, and makes a statement she may regret in "The Board," one of two one-person dramas from Jaeger Christian at this year's festival. This 50-minute whodunit is a perfect fit for fans of "Law & Order," "Homeland" and "Serial."

Dorothy Parker's unforgettable characters and crackling wit come to life onstage in "Might As Well Live", a modern twist on four of Dottie's most hilarious and heartbreaking stories.

A botched suicide attempt has left poor Me's body in a coma, and his soul trapped somewhere between Heaven and Hell. Now, Me must literally battle his inner demons and confront his painful past in order to find rest. But will he return to the land of the living, or choose to go into the light?

A stylish staged reading of the baffling, awkward, intelligent, immature, scary, heartbreaking, devious, honest, and provocative entries that make up the missed connections category of Craigslist.

Ten years in the making comes the worldwide premiere of "The Count of Monte Cristo: The Musical" based off Alexandre Dumas' infamous novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo"

After the death of his beloved grandfather, 9-year-old Chris becomes terrified of his own mortality. Then he meets a skittish pony named Atom Ant. As two boys competing in English horse shows dominated by rich little girls, they learn that the world’s not as scary when you put yourself second.

The Legend of Bobby Darin: An Unauthorized Autobiography is a world premiere, musical, one person show about the life and career of one of the 20th Century's most exciting, versatile and underrated performers. You'll hear some of Bobby's greatest songs including Splish Splash and Mack The Knife.

Part irreverent comedy, part raucous theatrical event! WTF? 26 super-short plays brought to life by brave, fearless and quite possibly deranged Fierce Backbone actors. Audience commentary required. WTF? Come party with the Boners!

NOW WHAT? is a collection of one-act plays about life’s unexpected moments. When you’ve got the opportunity to steer into the skid, run away and hide, or just stare, slack-jawed at the sheer ridiculousness of life. Written and directed by Rachel Brethauer, Kara Costello, and Celeste Klaus.