THEATRE
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2011
ENDGAME
theatre · Wisehart Productions · Ages 13+ · United States
A game of chess between a lonely writer and a woman of mystery leads to a surprising endgame and an unexpected mate.
A game of chess between a lonely writer and a woman of mystery leads to a surprising endgame and an unexpected mate.
EVOLUTION OF A KISS
theatre · La Picara Productions · Ages 16+ · United States
Comedic romp through 3 generations of Latina women and their first kisses.Cynthia exposes the wanton ways of her grandma,her mom and herself!Critics say “Amusing!..a confident and charismatic talent who lets nothing,including the fourth wall,stand between her and a good story!”And its a juicy one!
Comedic romp through 3 generations of Latina women and their first kisses.Cynthia exposes the wanton ways of her grandma,her mom and herself!Critics say “Amusing!..a confident and charismatic talent who lets nothing,including the fourth wall,stand between her and a good story!”And its a juicy one!
FACT & FICTION
theatre · Sixth Avenue · Ages 18+ · United States
William recollects his year in Brazil as a high school exchange student – the worst exchange student ever. Adam confesses to being stalked by a vengeful film student. Both dudes bring to life hilariously unreliable stories that will, quite truthfully, blow your mind.
William recollects his year in Brazil as a high school exchange student – the worst exchange student ever. Adam confesses to being stalked by a vengeful film student. Both dudes bring to life hilariously unreliable stories that will, quite truthfully, blow your mind.
FEELING FEELING
theatre · Butcher Shop Productions · Ages 2+ · Australia
New Australian play set over 4 consecutive Olympic games, follows the games and shames of an increasingly disparate couple. A black comedy with heart posing the question, "What comes after the fairytale ending?" First produced in Sydney to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.
New Australian play set over 4 consecutive Olympic games, follows the games and shames of an increasingly disparate couple. A black comedy with heart posing the question, "What comes after the fairytale ending?" First produced in Sydney to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.
FIVE UNEASY PIECES
theatre · Devoted, Inc. · Ages 15+ · United States
FIVE UNEASY PIECES is an outrageous collection of unsettling character sketches. It’s a richly comic look at several exotic personalities as they face crucial moments in their lives, each with a hilarious and disturbing story. Leave your expectations at home. Performed with live jazz accompaniment.
FIVE UNEASY PIECES is an outrageous collection of unsettling character sketches. It’s a richly comic look at several exotic personalities as they face crucial moments in their lives, each with a hilarious and disturbing story. Leave your expectations at home. Performed with live jazz accompaniment.
FORBIDDEN RITES: EXPLORING ISSUES
theatre · Serving Artists in Process (SAIPRO) · Ages 17+ · United States
This production presents the audience with vignettes that are plagued with unspoken taboos; and invites the audience to engage through a series of facilitated theatrical structures.
This production presents the audience with vignettes that are plagued with unspoken taboos; and invites the audience to engage through a series of facilitated theatrical structures.
GIRL BAND IN THE MEN'S ROOM
theatre · Dirtie Blonde Productions · Ages 13+ · United States
It’s '94 backstage in a men’s bathroom as four female musicians prep for a gig on the eve of their big break. A nostalgic, yet timely examination of the grunge era, indefinable feminism, the stakes we create in pursuit of our dreams, and the tenuous relationships upon which all bands are built.
It’s '94 backstage in a men’s bathroom as four female musicians prep for a gig on the eve of their big break. A nostalgic, yet timely examination of the grunge era, indefinable feminism, the stakes we create in pursuit of our dreams, and the tenuous relationships upon which all bands are built.
GLINT, ADAPTED FROM OBLIVION BY DAVID FOSTER WALLACE
theatre · needtheater · Ages 18+ · United States
Glint is an adaptation of the David Foster Wallace story, "Good Old Neon" in the Oblivion collection. During the play, a man explains to an audience why he committed suicide and what happens after you die. Stark and powerful, the text carries with it the weight of its author's own suicide in 2008.
Glint is an adaptation of the David Foster Wallace story, "Good Old Neon" in the Oblivion collection. During the play, a man explains to an audience why he committed suicide and what happens after you die. Stark and powerful, the text carries with it the weight of its author's own suicide in 2008.
GOSPEL OF A TEENAGE JESUS
theatre · Mutineer Theatre Company · Ages 14+ · United States
Mutineer Theatre Company returns to the Hollywood Fringe with yet another world premiere. Last year: the lost final acts of William Shakespeare. This year: an even bigger Author. GOSPEL OF A TEENAGE JESUS.
Mutineer Theatre Company returns to the Hollywood Fringe with yet another world premiere. Last year: the lost final acts of William Shakespeare. This year: an even bigger Author. GOSPEL OF A TEENAGE JESUS.
HEADSCARF AND THE ANGRY BITCH
theatre · Zehra Fazal · Ages 18+ · United States
This beef ain't halal! Join Zed “Muslim Weird Al” Headscarf on a romp through Islam in America, exploring religion, family, sex and love—all in one hilarious hour of story and song. Winner: Best Solo-Performance, Capital Fringe, sold out houses at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.
This beef ain't halal! Join Zed “Muslim Weird Al” Headscarf on a romp through Islam in America, exploring religion, family, sex and love—all in one hilarious hour of story and song. Winner: Best Solo-Performance, Capital Fringe, sold out houses at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.
HOG RIOT!
theatre · Dollface Ensemble · Ages 12+ · United States
It’s Manhattan 1825 and the Hog Catcher is making his rounds. The Common Council has ordered him to rid the streets of the free-roaming swinish multitude. Armed with sticks, rocks, and pails of scalding water, a group of fiery young slaughterhouse girls fight for their rights- and their hogs!
It’s Manhattan 1825 and the Hog Catcher is making his rounds. The Common Council has ordered him to rid the streets of the free-roaming swinish multitude. Armed with sticks, rocks, and pails of scalding water, a group of fiery young slaughterhouse girls fight for their rights- and their hogs!
HOME FREE!
theatre · Fishface Productions · Ages 13+ · United States
Come celebrate the life and works of Lanford Wilson(1937-2011) in this fun, quirky, one-act. Home Free! is about a pair of incestuous siblings living in a fantasy world. Join us at The Complex theater for a show filled with stories, games, adventures and surprises.
Come celebrate the life and works of Lanford Wilson(1937-2011) in this fun, quirky, one-act. Home Free! is about a pair of incestuous siblings living in a fantasy world. Join us at The Complex theater for a show filled with stories, games, adventures and surprises.