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PLAY ON! A MUSICAL ROMP WITH SHAKESPEARE'S HEROINES

musicals and operas · Laura Jo Trexler · Ages 12+ · United States of America
PLAY ON! is an innovative, new one-woman musical in which Shakespeare's most famous female characters share their stories from their own, unique perspective through song. These musical stories are woven together by a modern day "Renaissance woman."
PLAY ON! is an innovative, new one-woman musical in which Shakespeare's most famous female characters share their stories from their own, unique perspective through song. These musical stories are woven together by a modern day "Renaissance woman."

GLITCH

ensemble theatre · Rough Riders Theatre Cavalry · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Six years after Jonathan massacred thirteen students he is giving his first interview. Rachel, an up and coming journalist, is given the opportunity of a lifetime to interview him. When the two meet Rachel discovers that Jonathan is not what the media made him out to be.
Six years after Jonathan massacred thirteen students he is giving his first interview. Rachel, an up and coming journalist, is given the opportunity of a lifetime to interview him. When the two meet Rachel discovers that Jonathan is not what the media made him out to be.

THE STARS

immersive theatre · Ceaseless Fun · Ages 18+ · United States of America
What is it? What does it mean? What does it mean to be? What does it mean to be here?
What is it? What does it mean? What does it mean to be? What does it mean to be here?

MODERN ROMANCE

comedy · Meghan Magner · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A Romantic Comedy revolving around the perils of dating in the digital age. Girl meets girl. Girl meets girl's boyfriend. Girl has a broken toilet. Man meets woman. Man meets another woman. Man meets another woman.
A Romantic Comedy revolving around the perils of dating in the digital age. Girl meets girl. Girl meets girl's boyfriend. Girl has a broken toilet. Man meets woman. Man meets another woman. Man meets another woman.

EARWORM

ensemble theatre · Impaired Vision Productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Earworm follows a group of people who each have a song stuck in their head that they're dying to get out. It deals with themes of mental health, relationships, and how we perceive the world. This story is tied together with familiar songs that will surely stick with you when the performance is over.
Earworm follows a group of people who each have a song stuck in their head that they're dying to get out. It deals with themes of mental health, relationships, and how we perceive the world. This story is tied together with familiar songs that will surely stick with you when the performance is over.

SENTENCES

comedy · Rat Box · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Three inmates stuck in a singular jail cell swap stories. A dark comedy loosely tied with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This ridiculous tale features their struggles with internal doubt and the harsh reality they live in.
Three inmates stuck in a singular jail cell swap stories. A dark comedy loosely tied with John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." This ridiculous tale features their struggles with internal doubt and the harsh reality they live in.

CIRCUS OF LOVE

dance & physical theatre · Daurden Dance Company · Ages 14+ · United States of America
Nominated Best Of Fringe Dance 2014, Choreographer Cassandra Daurden, Presents, 'Circus of Love', An exploration of the unpredictable dynamics in relationships. Including Aerial performances and Works of Love about temptation, adultery, same sex relationships, & interracial love.
Nominated Best Of Fringe Dance 2014, Choreographer Cassandra Daurden, Presents, 'Circus of Love', An exploration of the unpredictable dynamics in relationships. Including Aerial performances and Works of Love about temptation, adultery, same sex relationships, & interracial love.

FACE DIVIDED

ensemble theatre · Michael Antosy · Ages 18+ · United States of America
As Debbie and Freddie wait in an emergency room for news on their daughter, the couple struggle over who is to blame for her accident, ultimately facing the most important--and divisive--decision of their lives.
As Debbie and Freddie wait in an emergency room for news on their daughter, the couple struggle over who is to blame for her accident, ultimately facing the most important--and divisive--decision of their lives.

WHITE PEOPLE DRINKING

The Zoo Theatre Co. · Ages 21+ · United States of America
"If you think it's about you -- you're probably right" A bored billionaire and his wife hold a charade of a dinner party. When their guests arrive, they take their coats and strip away societal constructs, what remains is...all too human.
"If you think it's about you -- you're probably right" A bored billionaire and his wife hold a charade of a dinner party. When their guests arrive, they take their coats and strip away societal constructs, what remains is...all too human.

EXPECTATIONS HIGH

ensemble theatre · Take the Stage Long Beach · Ages 13+ · United States of America
By Teens, For Teens (and anyone who has ever been a teen). Overheard humor, rumor, drama, trauma, bromance, romance and karma during passing periods in high school.
By Teens, For Teens (and anyone who has ever been a teen). Overheard humor, rumor, drama, trauma, bromance, romance and karma during passing periods in high school.

MARTY HAS CANCER

comedy · Prufrock Productions · Ages 17+ · United States of America
Choi and Rhoul haven’t seen Marty in a while. Then, over coffee and a stale muffin, he casually tells them he has cancer. And he wants to move to Hawaii. “Marty has Cancer” is a dark comedy about friendship, coming-of-age (in your 30’s), and the absurdity of “American Idol.”
Choi and Rhoul haven’t seen Marty in a while. Then, over coffee and a stale muffin, he casually tells them he has cancer. And he wants to move to Hawaii. “Marty has Cancer” is a dark comedy about friendship, coming-of-age (in your 30’s), and the absurdity of “American Idol.”

NIGHTS IN SQUIRT CITY, PHUKENBURG

ensemble theatre · Alex At The Fringe · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In a post-truth, globalized society, where factual lines are blurred, "Nights In Squirt City, Phukenburg" explores the intricate and complicated corners of the dark-web. It is where visitors from all over the world ambiguously congregate online to feed their darkest desires.
In a post-truth, globalized society, where factual lines are blurred, "Nights In Squirt City, Phukenburg" explores the intricate and complicated corners of the dark-web. It is where visitors from all over the world ambiguously congregate online to feed their darkest desires.

ROMEO AND JULIET

ensemble theatre · Desperate Kingdom Theatre Company · Ages 12+ · United States of America
A raw, dangerous production of Shakespeare's tragic love story, brought alive for a modern audience.
A raw, dangerous production of Shakespeare's tragic love story, brought alive for a modern audience.

THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE

comedy · Carbon Artists Theatre · Ages 10+ · United States of America
The on-stage physical manifestation of every actor's nightmare, The Actor's Nightmare by Christoper Durang is a one-act comedy exploring different style's of theatre (Shakespeare, Beckett, Coward) and how one man deals with being thrust onstage to perform without having ever seen his lines.
The on-stage physical manifestation of every actor's nightmare, The Actor's Nightmare by Christoper Durang is a one-act comedy exploring different style's of theatre (Shakespeare, Beckett, Coward) and how one man deals with being thrust onstage to perform without having ever seen his lines.

OTHELLO & OTIS

cabaret & variety · BAG O' BONES Collective · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A stunning visual dreamscape that explores white apathy towards the African American community via the voices of Otis Redding, Solange, Ibeyi, Shakespeare, James Baldwin and others.
A stunning visual dreamscape that explores white apathy towards the African American community via the voices of Otis Redding, Solange, Ibeyi, Shakespeare, James Baldwin and others.
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