COMEDY
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2013

SHAKESPEARE'S "KING PHYCUS"

comedy · Flynnsmen · Ages 18+ · United States
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.

SPIN PROCTORS

comedy · StraitJacket Society · Ages 18+ · United States
Spin Proctors is a fast pace in your face sketch comedy show born from the creative minds of Michael Proctor and Joe Spina. The show is also being produced and directed by Michael Proctor. If you're looking to laugh this show delivers. If you don't like to laugh, well that's unfortunate.
Spin Proctors is a fast pace in your face sketch comedy show born from the creative minds of Michael Proctor and Joe Spina. The show is also being produced and directed by Michael Proctor. If you're looking to laugh this show delivers. If you don't like to laugh, well that's unfortunate.

TAKE ME TO THE POORHOUSE

comedy · Take Me To The Poorhouse · Ages 13+ · Nigeria
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.
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.

TALES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY

comedy · Empty Sea Studio · Ages 12+ · United States
The 1920s Pulp Radio Serial comes to life before your eyes...with YOUR help! The audience creates the sound FX and inspires the commercial breaks for the famed, long-running production. Meanwhile, the band 'Windows to Sky' entreats your ears before, during, and after the show.
The 1920s Pulp Radio Serial comes to life before your eyes...with YOUR help! The audience creates the sound FX and inspires the commercial breaks for the famed, long-running production. Meanwhile, the band 'Windows to Sky' entreats your ears before, during, and after the show.

THAT'S FUNNY. YOU DIDN'T SOUND BLACK ON THE PHONE.

comedy · Big Guns Big Tobacco · Ages 16+ · United States
Still funny. Still not sounding black. Szathmari returns with politically incorrect tales of self-discovery taking her from extreme rural Maryland to boarding school via The Preppy Handbook to Budapest and black again. Dark, comedy from a dark comedian.
Still funny. Still not sounding black. Szathmari returns with politically incorrect tales of self-discovery taking her from extreme rural Maryland to boarding school via The Preppy Handbook to Budapest and black again. Dark, comedy from a dark comedian.

THE GOD OF CARNAGE

comedy · Umwelt Theatre Collective · Ages 15+ · United States
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly in a civilized manner? Don't make me sick...
What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly in a civilized manner? Don't make me sick...

THE HARRY AND SAM DIALOGUES

comedy · RedSoil Theater Company · Ages 10+ · United States
Harry and Sam are best friends who like to pass the time posing outlandish questions. These questions, shrouded in indifference, allow each man to question the other without asserting his fears. Eventually, time passes and the indifference melts into destruction--changing their friendship forever.
Harry and Sam are best friends who like to pass the time posing outlandish questions. These questions, shrouded in indifference, allow each man to question the other without asserting his fears. Eventually, time passes and the indifference melts into destruction--changing their friendship forever.

THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET

comedy · Andrew Potter Productions · Ages 12+ · United States
Based on 15 years as a street performer,Andrew Potter presents a series of stories, songs and video about this unusual career.Stories include “Living in a Beer Tank”,his bizarre home, and “The 3rd Egg”,his first routine. Against this backdrop is the notion of pursuing a non-traditional career.
Based on 15 years as a street performer,Andrew Potter presents a series of stories, songs and video about this unusual career.Stories include “Living in a Beer Tank”,his bizarre home, and “The 3rd Egg”,his first routine. Against this backdrop is the notion of pursuing a non-traditional career.

THE SEARCH FOR RON MIMS

comedy · Mack Black Productions · Ages 18+ · United States
A "one-man" theatrical show, with sprinklings of stand-up, storytelling, and candor. Characters cover the spectrum from your basic Vietnam vet turned "schizo" to Nikola Tesla; with winding tales of mistaken drug deals gone bad, and the experience of being the token white guy.
A "one-man" theatrical show, with sprinklings of stand-up, storytelling, and candor. Characters cover the spectrum from your basic Vietnam vet turned "schizo" to Nikola Tesla; with winding tales of mistaken drug deals gone bad, and the experience of being the token white guy.

THE SHOW

comedy · Wild Thing Radio Theatre · Ages 10+ · United States
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.

THE SPOLIN PLAYERS

comedy · www.spolinplayers.com · Ages 8+ · United States
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!

THE THIRD DATE

comedy · Stunt Orange Productions · Ages 18+ · United States
Evan and Allie have made it to their 3rd date. A momentous occasion fraught with great expectations. Prepare for none of them to be met as their imagination takes over revealing each other's ex...and they have a lot to say. A hilariously awkward one-act by Deborah Gross. Directed by Doug Hannah.
Evan and Allie have made it to their 3rd date. A momentous occasion fraught with great expectations. Prepare for none of them to be met as their imagination takes over revealing each other's ex...and they have a lot to say. A hilariously awkward one-act by Deborah Gross. Directed by Doug Hannah.
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