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THE VEIL

Solo Theatre · Raja El Majzoub · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
The Veil, performed by Raja El Majzoub, is a raw and poetic solo performance that blends spoken word, literature, and human testimony to explore the liminal space between life and death. ✨ It is described as a "chilling descent into memory and identity" and a "warning" rather than just a story!
The Veil, performed by Raja El Majzoub, is a raw and poetic solo performance that blends spoken word, literature, and human testimony to explore the liminal space between life and death. ✨ It is described as a "chilling descent into memory and identity" and a "warning" rather than just a story!

LADY SATAN

Cabaret & Burlesque · Peyton Ashby Productions · Ages 18+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Feel like the world has gone to Hell lately? So does Lady Satan! Angel or Devil - decide for yourself in this one woman, highly comedic Burlesque narrative that explores how everyday people are feeling the stress and heat of all of this new political nonsense!
Feel like the world has gone to Hell lately? So does Lady Satan! Angel or Devil - decide for yourself in this one woman, highly comedic Burlesque narrative that explores how everyday people are feeling the stress and heat of all of this new political nonsense!

VERVE, INTENSITY, AND PERSONALITY

Solo Theatre · Little Red Hen Productions · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
It's 45 minutes to audition time. What does this mean for Abigail, who's decided that this is her last audition before she calls it quits for good? Nominated for two awards at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, Hannah Moore returns with a show about passion, fear, laughter, and redefining success.
It's 45 minutes to audition time. What does this mean for Abigail, who's decided that this is her last audition before she calls it quits for good? Nominated for two awards at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, Hannah Moore returns with a show about passion, fear, laughter, and redefining success.

RITUAL MUSIC TO CURE A LOVER

Solo Theatre · Shahin Sayadi · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Ritual Music to Cure a Lover is today’s Iran—youth rising up, love over hate, hope defeats despair. Award-winning international artist Shahin Sayadi reimagines Iranian poetry, shifting between characters while weaving intergenerational perspectives of the transition from tradition to modernity.
Ritual Music to Cure a Lover is today’s Iran—youth rising up, love over hate, hope defeats despair. Award-winning international artist Shahin Sayadi reimagines Iranian poetry, shifting between characters while weaving intergenerational perspectives of the transition from tradition to modernity.

DON’T ASK DON’T TELL

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Clowns of color · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Clowns of color , two black military veterans Deshawn (USMC) and Jamonté (Army), transform their lived experiences in uniform into a no-holds-barred, immersive clown comedy show. We expose the absurdity, discipline, and lingering impact of military life! Directed by John Gilkey ( 3rd choice )
Clowns of color , two black military veterans Deshawn (USMC) and Jamonté (Army), transform their lived experiences in uniform into a no-holds-barred, immersive clown comedy show. We expose the absurdity, discipline, and lingering impact of military life! Directed by John Gilkey ( 3rd choice )

WHAT WOMEN TAUGHT ME

Comedic Theatre · Unfair Plays · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
What Women Taught Me is a tour de force for the empowerment of women everywhere! Journey with Kirk Anthony Bellagio (Right on Orchard Street, Professionals (Blue)), through all the centuries that matter as he struggles alongside his feminist ancestors to discover what it means to be a real ally.
What Women Taught Me is a tour de force for the empowerment of women everywhere! Journey with Kirk Anthony Bellagio (Right on Orchard Street, Professionals (Blue)), through all the centuries that matter as he struggles alongside his feminist ancestors to discover what it means to be a real ally.

UNBRIDLED

Dramatic Theatre · Taylor Gates · Ages 13+ · 100 mins · United States of America
A renowned author and professor dies, leading three unlikely women to live under the same roof: his intense wife, his flighty mistress, and his mysterious protégé.
A renowned author and professor dies, leading three unlikely women to live under the same roof: his intense wife, his flighty mistress, and his mysterious protégé.

WHITE CANVAS

Dramatic Theatre · experimental and independent · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
Centered around a white painting with white lines valued at $200,000. Following different individuals and families as they visit the painting showcasing the complexities of what it means to be human.
Centered around a white painting with white lines valued at $200,000. Following different individuals and families as they visit the painting showcasing the complexities of what it means to be human.

CHARLOTTE'S SHORTS

Comedy & Variety Acts · Charlotte's Shorts · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
Charlotte’s Shorts is the taco truck of comedy. Fast, cheap and spicy. The world’s greatest actors read short works of fiction by Charlotte Dean. Hear from the most lovable, self-centered, clueless and downright awful people you never want to meet (but probably already know).
Charlotte’s Shorts is the taco truck of comedy. Fast, cheap and spicy. The world’s greatest actors read short works of fiction by Charlotte Dean. Hear from the most lovable, self-centered, clueless and downright awful people you never want to meet (but probably already know).

PLAYBACK

Dramatic Theatre · This Is A Front · Ages 17+ · 90 mins · United States of America
On her latest pod, Charlie interviews former couples about the end of their relationships...starting with her own. But when information is revealed her ex doesn't want released, a struggle for power ensues. A drama about narrative control and our need to replay relationships better left in the past.
On her latest pod, Charlie interviews former couples about the end of their relationships...starting with her own. But when information is revealed her ex doesn't want released, a struggle for power ensues. A drama about narrative control and our need to replay relationships better left in the past.

UNPLUGGED ELECTRIC GUITAR

Dramatic Theatre · BRONTOSAURUS HAIRCUT PRODUCTIONS · Ages 15+ · 130 mins · United States of America
Over a breakfast conversation, Tom convinces his son Danny to give up as a writer. Years later, when Danny has a similar conversation with a young writer, does he pass down inspiration ... or fear? A heartbreaking slice-of-life from the mind behind CONVENTION plunges us into the artist's nightmare.
Over a breakfast conversation, Tom convinces his son Danny to give up as a writer. Years later, when Danny has a similar conversation with a young writer, does he pass down inspiration ... or fear? A heartbreaking slice-of-life from the mind behind CONVENTION plunges us into the artist's nightmare.

SLACK TIDE

Dramatic Theatre · The Who's Askings · Ages 16+ · 86 mins · United States of America
In Slack Tide, four friends in Maine wonder if they belong in each others' lives anymore, and what those lives should look like. Take a seat at their picnic table as they interrogate tradition, environmentalism, and the dawn of a new world order.
In Slack Tide, four friends in Maine wonder if they belong in each others' lives anymore, and what those lives should look like. Take a seat at their picnic table as they interrogate tradition, environmentalism, and the dawn of a new world order.

ARGUMENTS!

Dramatic Theatre · Small Burden Productions · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Alex and Alma are in love -- with each other, not so much with their life. Until Alma gets the job of her dreams and changes the tune. Set in their New York apartment and scored live by the emotions they cannot express; the conflicts ask us, is the role of a muse inherently submissive?
Alex and Alma are in love -- with each other, not so much with their life. Until Alma gets the job of her dreams and changes the tune. Set in their New York apartment and scored live by the emotions they cannot express; the conflicts ask us, is the role of a muse inherently submissive?

VOTE FOR TOM RYAN: ONE LAST TIME!

Comedic Theatre · Cool S Theatrics · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
The award nominated satire returns with a final third act to take the ick out of politics! Please join Presidential candidate, Tom Ryan, and his campaign staff to watch the live results of this historic election as he hopes to follow in the Presidential steps of his father.
The award nominated satire returns with a final third act to take the ick out of politics! Please join Presidential candidate, Tom Ryan, and his campaign staff to watch the live results of this historic election as he hopes to follow in the Presidential steps of his father.

I. WE. US.

Dramatic Theatre · Fortuna Films · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Two Puerto Rican women meet to discuss ambition, literature, and identity. One seeks a recommendation from the sister she admires. But beneath their intellectual debate lies a family secret that will force them to question who they are, and whether they are still familia.
Two Puerto Rican women meet to discuss ambition, literature, and identity. One seeks a recommendation from the sister she admires. But beneath their intellectual debate lies a family secret that will force them to question who they are, and whether they are still familia.
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