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EXTRATERRESTRIAL KINK

Solo Show · maura mannle · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
A woman has sex with an alien when she is 16, messing up all hope for real love on Earth.
A woman has sex with an alien when she is 16, messing up all hope for real love on Earth.

TOUGH CHOICES FOR THE NEW CENTURY: A SEMINAR IN RESPONSIBLE LIVING

Comedy · st. andrews playhouse · Ages 10+ · 1hr · United States of America
Bob and Helen, a user-friendly midwestern couple, welcome you into their natural disaster preparedness seminar as their marriage unravels. **This performance includes inoperable prop guns.**
Bob and Helen, a user-friendly midwestern couple, welcome you into their natural disaster preparedness seminar as their marriage unravels. **This performance includes inoperable prop guns.**

GET IT TOGETHER

Solo Show · self-produced · Ages 16+ · 2hrs · United States of America
Follow Marlena McHenry's drag persona, Mercutia Falstaff, in an exploration of loneliness, guilt, fear, and love. Through the characters he plays, watch Mercutia be forced to grapple with his own reality in the face of grief. Expect four characters, two hours, and one fabulous mustache.
Follow Marlena McHenry's drag persona, Mercutia Falstaff, in an exploration of loneliness, guilt, fear, and love. Through the characters he plays, watch Mercutia be forced to grapple with his own reality in the face of grief. Expect four characters, two hours, and one fabulous mustache.

THE DINNER PARTY

Drama · bb bug productions · Ages 18+ · 50 mins · United States of America
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.
When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.

BRAINWASHED

Solo Show · alina konon · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Brainwashed is a dark comedy about growing up in dictatorship. Alina creates absurd reality on stage to explore brainwashing techniques with the audience while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime. It's silly, bizarre, but also dark and vulnerable.
Brainwashed is a dark comedy about growing up in dictatorship. Alina creates absurd reality on stage to explore brainwashing techniques with the audience while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime. It's silly, bizarre, but also dark and vulnerable.

HIPPOPOTOMONSTROSESQUIPPEDALIOPHOBIA

Two Person Show · dawn branch · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.
Hairstylist Nora brings her best friend, Elle, to her soon-to-open salon for a haircut. However, Elle’s all-encompassing anxiety leaves her unwilling to sit in the chair. Devolving into a scene of catastrophizing, this is a sometimes silly play confronting friendship, trust, fear and growth.

I’VE GROWN PLENTY, THANKS!

Solo Show · maria bartolotta · Ages 21+ · 90 mins · United States of America
You ever want to sit in on someone's therapy session? How about a musical one? Maria lets you in on hers -taking a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life - navigating screens, vulnerability, and wondering why she can't have a "normal" dating life like everyone else. CW/TW
You ever want to sit in on someone's therapy session? How about a musical one? Maria lets you in on hers -taking a journey through her most entertaining misfortune: her love life - navigating screens, vulnerability, and wondering why she can't have a "normal" dating life like everyone else. CW/TW

THIS IS ART

Comedy · mirror sphere productions · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
Witness the unrestrained creativity of Tony Bartolone live. The subject matter is multifarious, but the voice is singular. This unique comedic experience blends absurd observational standup, thrilling theatrical experiments and provocative performance art. Is this art? THIS IS ART
Witness the unrestrained creativity of Tony Bartolone live. The subject matter is multifarious, but the voice is singular. This unique comedic experience blends absurd observational standup, thrilling theatrical experiments and provocative performance art. Is this art? THIS IS ART

COCK TALES "STRAIGHT UP, DIRTY & SHAKEN STORIES OF LUST & LOVE "

Two Person Show · - none - · Ages 18+ · 75 mins · United States of America
COCK TALES "Straight Up, Dirty & Shaken Stories of Lust & Love " R rated Nudity Dark comedy Based on True Experiences
COCK TALES "Straight Up, Dirty & Shaken Stories of Lust & Love " R rated Nudity Dark comedy Based on True Experiences

PARTY PRINCESS

Solo Show · siben productions · Ages 13+ · 30 mins · United States of America
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.
"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.

WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS

Two Person Show · james ferrero & nicole knudsen · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other. A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.
Horatio and Benvolio are going through a lot right now. Like, a LOT. Thank God they have each other. A modern take on survivors of Shakespearean tragedy, WE NEED BETTER FRIENDS examines the importance of someone to count on when sh*t hits the fan.

THE HOUSE WHISPERER

Solo Show · the magical cabanas · Ages 16+ · 75 mins · United States of America
A one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board AND a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.
A one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board AND a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.

SIREN SONG

Solo Show · 5-7 productions · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Siren Song is a solo show starring Dylan Jones who invokes acting icons Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck and Greta Garbo to knock what being a woman should look like off its pedestals with a little help from the myth of the Sirens and a ukulele. Fasten your seatbelt, it’ll be a bumpy night!
Siren Song is a solo show starring Dylan Jones who invokes acting icons Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck and Greta Garbo to knock what being a woman should look like off its pedestals with a little help from the myth of the Sirens and a ukulele. Fasten your seatbelt, it’ll be a bumpy night!

THE BUILD

Drama · pachyderm productions · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Four carpenters, while building scenic elements for a show, expose more than they thought they would when the day began. All elements built will be raffled off.
Four carpenters, while building scenic elements for a show, expose more than they thought they would when the day began. All elements built will be raffled off.

MY LITTLE PHOBIA

Comedy · emily markoe · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.