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OMNIA MOTUS

Comedy · redwit theatre · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.
Pers and Tri find themselves in a room with no way out and no memory of who they are or how they got there. What comes next? That's entirely up to them. Omnia Motus is a darkly comedic play developed in response to the overwhelming urge to numb when faced with the nation-wide mental health crisis.

GIRL IN REVERSE: A FEMININE RAGE MANIFESTO

Solo Show · soaring solo studios · Ages 18+ · 70 mins · United States of America
One woman’s personal journey through heartbreak, despair, self-redemption and transformation.
One woman’s personal journey through heartbreak, despair, self-redemption and transformation.

ROOST

Two Person Show · cats in a bag · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
An absurd examination of modern storytelling with real life mother and daughter KT Vogt and Audrey Cirzan. Some profanity.
An absurd examination of modern storytelling with real life mother and daughter KT Vogt and Audrey Cirzan. Some profanity.

THE ROAD TO NOWHERE

Comedy · odin's song productions · Ages 13+ · 56 mins · United States of America
When recovering alcoholic Brianna gets an art show gig out of state she has to rely on her peppy yet overbearing mom Carrie for a ride there. A road trip comedy that turns into a chaotic unveiling of skeletons in their closets.
When recovering alcoholic Brianna gets an art show gig out of state she has to rely on her peppy yet overbearing mom Carrie for a ride there. A road trip comedy that turns into a chaotic unveiling of skeletons in their closets.

BETTER U

Solo Show · one-eyed cat theatre co. · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
A partially scripted, partially audience interaction based satire on the relentless culture of self-improvement that surrounds us. Better U is the self-improvement U-ducation sensation that's sweeping the nation. You will be the best version of yourself. Whether you like it or not.
A partially scripted, partially audience interaction based satire on the relentless culture of self-improvement that surrounds us. Better U is the self-improvement U-ducation sensation that's sweeping the nation. You will be the best version of yourself. Whether you like it or not.

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.

MERCY

Drama · reverse image media ltd · Ages 14+ · 90 mins · United States of America
HFF DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2024. When Amireh, the matriarch of a British-Iranian family goes missing, her husband and children are thrust into an off-beat spiritual journey that forces them to contend with secrets, infidelity, death ceremonies, an investigation and the psychedelic drug DMT.
HFF DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2024. When Amireh, the matriarch of a British-Iranian family goes missing, her husband and children are thrust into an off-beat spiritual journey that forces them to contend with secrets, infidelity, death ceremonies, an investigation and the psychedelic drug DMT.

IF WE WERE A MOVIE

Solo Show · persephone productions · Ages 11+ · 30 mins · United States of America
We all navigate life differently. Some people use laughter, some people go to therapy, some people bottle things up, some people lie to themselves or to others. For Lily it's different: she sees everything as a movie.
We all navigate life differently. Some people use laughter, some people go to therapy, some people bottle things up, some people lie to themselves or to others. For Lily it's different: she sees everything as a movie.

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

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.

THE ALTRUISTS

Comedy · produced by mia aubuchon and audrey valcourt · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
The Altruists by Nicky Silver is a biting dark comedy that follows a group of young radicals in New York City who are as dedicated to their many causes as they are dysfunctional. When self-obsessed soap opera star Sydney commits a crime of passion, the group's morality is put to the ultimate test.
The Altruists by Nicky Silver is a biting dark comedy that follows a group of young radicals in New York City who are as dedicated to their many causes as they are dysfunctional. When self-obsessed soap opera star Sydney commits a crime of passion, the group's morality is put to the ultimate test.

MERMAID

Drama · italome ohikhuare · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE KNIGHT FELLOWS PROJECT 2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a family wedding. But her life changes forever when she traces her deteriorating health to an ancient, mermaid goddess -- and a mysterious drowning ceremony.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE KNIGHT FELLOWS PROJECT 2024 FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER An American bridesmaid clashes with her Nigerian relatives at a family wedding. But her life changes forever when she traces her deteriorating health to an ancient, mermaid goddess -- and a mysterious drowning ceremony.

LESSONS FROM CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Comedy · phillip reilly · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
We're hosting a special assembly to welcome an alumnus to share his children's book: THE GOOD LITTLE LISTENER. Since becoming an uncle, he has re-examined the books he read as a child and realized that he may have been taught some bad lessons. In this solo comedy, see if you learned them too!
We're hosting a special assembly to welcome an alumnus to share his children's book: THE GOOD LITTLE LISTENER. Since becoming an uncle, he has re-examined the books he read as a child and realized that he may have been taught some bad lessons. In this solo comedy, see if you learned them too!

MORGAN THE MUSICAL: A SEX TOY WESTERN

Musicals & Operas · just us productions · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
Sex, guns, and dildos! Riley, a young non-binary dynamo, moves from LA to small-town Montana to open a sex toy shop. Hilarious songs abound in this irreverent hourlong musical comedy western about steamy romance, sinister plots, religion, guns, being yourself, and some very sexy toys.
Sex, guns, and dildos! Riley, a young non-binary dynamo, moves from LA to small-town Montana to open a sex toy shop. Hilarious songs abound in this irreverent hourlong musical comedy western about steamy romance, sinister plots, religion, guns, being yourself, and some very sexy toys.

DRACULA: LIVE FROM TRANSYLVANIA

Comedy · huffima productions · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Back for the first time! Come and check out this New Standup Special from The Lord of Darkness as he hilariously covers topics from his origins as a ruthless warlord known as Vladimir the Impaler to dating in Los Angeles!
Back for the first time! Come and check out this New Standup Special from The Lord of Darkness as he hilariously covers topics from his origins as a ruthless warlord known as Vladimir the Impaler to dating in Los Angeles!