world premiere

BEFORE A FALL is a Southern Gothic tale of faith, family & fear about the patriarch of a church suspected of molesting his granddaughter, the teacher who tries to intercede, and the community that turns a blind eye. Written by an award-winning writer, this was a finalist for the 2012 Goldberg Prize.

✪✪ "BEST OF HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2013 SHOW EXTENSION," 2013, LOFT SOLOFEST 2013 INVITEE ✪✪ I Love Lucy’s Bobby the Bellboy was Bill Ratner’s uncle. Join the search for Bobby starring Best of Fringe Extension Honoree and 8-time Moth StorySLAM winner, renowned voice actor Bill Ratner.

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.

Most people are awful. Michael is already pretty sick of it, and he’s only six years old. In order to cope with the illogic of daily life, this precocious introvert constructs his own imaginary castle. Despite his attempts to ward off irritating peers, they somehow manage to get under his skin.

Part bizarre love story, part twisted fairy tale, part mystery thriller and all outrageous and offensive, the 70s cult film comes to the stage with a story of an eccentric family and their adult “Baby” that is so strange and shocking, you won’t believe it’s happening right in front of you. 18+ only.

Henok Negash, featured performer at the world famous Hollywood Magic Castle and resident of Thailand, brings his one man show, “Meant To Be” to the Complex Theater. One unique performer plus one diverse audience always leads to an intriguing story. Come and see why everything happens for a reason.

A poetic exploration of the Dark Night of the Soul.

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.

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.

Somewhere in the desert, three frustrated cowboys and one hapless yuppie find that isolation breeds savagery in the world premier of Graham Bowlin's newest psychological drama. Both tender and darkly amusing, "Rodeo Town" is a moving inquiry into horror, compassion, and our ability to endure.

The Fire Room by Meghan Brown follows two ghosts who have finally found true love. Set in the place where love meets loss and fear meets dreaming, it is a dark, funny journey through loneliness, sex, death, and love. Fugitive Kind Theater makes their exuberant, vigorous Fringe debut.

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.

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!)

WINNER: BEST INTERNATIONAL, NOMINEE: DUENDE DISTINCTION A sparkling new comedy about a middle-class Nigerian 3rd grader who dreams of becoming poor to win the heart of her popular classmate. A fresh glimpse of African life about a girl eager to reject herself in to order to feel like she belongs.

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.