world premiere

Larry Cedar is your guide to the dystopian world of George Orwell via this one-hour adaptation. Through Orwell's literary prism, visit the chaotic kitchens of Down & Out in Paris & London, a barnyard on the brink of creature revolt in Animal Farm, and the futuristic hell that is 1984.

A poetic exploration of the Dark Night of the Soul.

A rock musical version of H. G. Wells' The Time Machine. A brilliant yet troubled scientist invents a machine which takes him to a distant and violent future. Themes of class struggle, addiction, love, betrayal and redemption. All in one hour. Written by Steve Altman. Directed by Joshua Fardon.

A new comedy about falling for your friends in a modern 20-something world of "no rules" hook-ups in the city of Los Angeles.

In this darkly comedic one-act, George is faced with the consequences of his paranoia during a surreal four a.m. slide show containing photos of his fiancé taken by JR, the man he hired to follow her. Wit and wisdom provided by a promiscuous bag lady. (Shows at 11 p.m. on Saturdays…so, free drinks!)

"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?

All families have secrets, but some secrets suck more than other. When Julia gets call that her father's liver has exploded, she must travel back to her family home in Tennessee where an especially bad secret is lurking. Warning: This dark comedy may include sex, drugs, and bad country music.

Love Actually Isn't is a collection of four one-act plays about love, doubt, closure and compromise. These plays are a funny, sad, and clear-eyed exploration of love that fell apart, love that never happened, and love that's just around every corner.

On August 15th, 1945 Elenore Mosley discovers she will never reach her true calling, Vaudeville. Her dreams of showgirl whimsy are dashed by an undiagnosed mental disorder. That same day, a bomb dropped over Hiroshima, Japan. This historical event will forever alter the life she's lived.

Nine members of Fell Swoop Playwrights collaborated to riff on two of Strindberg's most famous works, MISS JULIE and A DREAM PLAY. THE MISS JULIE DREAM PROJECT is the story of one dedicated performer determined to make sense of a wildly rebellious character in an ever-shifting dreamscape.

When Eve comes home to find her apartment burglarized and her boyfriend taken hostage to secure her silence, she finds the strength within to get him back- no matter what dangers may come. But she comes to realize that sometimes the thing you're fighting for is not what it seems.

The Ume Group, hailed by New York critics for its “commanding, physically impressive performances” (The Village Voice) makes its West Coast debut. Using Japanese butoh, yoga, & gymnastics, two dancers present a raw and profound view of what it means to be “fallen” “risen” and “one” with everything.

HOT CAT is an original play created by Theatre Movement Bazaar. Directed by Tina Kronis with text by Richard Alger, and using the talents of Theatre of NOTE’s ensemble. TMB uses a synthesis of dance and theatre, a mixture of comedy & philosophy to create a sexy, succulent & virile dramatic work.

IAMAFest is an festival of new one-acts and premieres, featuring both known, established talent and new, emerging voices. Featuring BELA LUGOSI IS DEAD by Jim Macdonald, SINGLE by Ivana Shein, WHAT A PILL by Chiara Atik, and MONTANA by Louise Munson.

Love! War! Gods! Frogs! Tragedy strikes and comedy ensues in five award-winning mini-chamber operas based on Aesop’s Fables Music by Jonathan Price Libretti by Jeff Goode, Jan Michael Alejandro, and the Composer