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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.

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.

SUCK MY TONGUE

Comedy · catharsis theatre collective · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth. This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.
When a revered international figure is embroiled in a scandal, his mostly inept PR team must rapidly respond before the internet makes their own truth. This satirical and subversive dark comedy is a world premiere presented by award-winning Fringe Veterans.

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

TRUMPERY

Comedy · clumsy harlot productions · Ages 16+ · 75 mins · United States of America
In this scathing one-act, ex-President Donald has commandeered Tiffany Trump's yacht, along with Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Jared Kushner and a surprise stowaway! Watch America's most infamous dysfunctional family flee prosecution and get on each other's nerves in this year's most outrageous satire.
In this scathing one-act, ex-President Donald has commandeered Tiffany Trump's yacht, along with Melania, Ivanka, Tiffany, Jared Kushner and a surprise stowaway! Watch America's most infamous dysfunctional family flee prosecution and get on each other's nerves in this year's most outrageous satire.

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 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.

I THOUGHT I WAS SPECIAL

Solo Show · cut the chatter · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
It's mostly jokes... mostly. Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a comb of survivor's guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!
It's mostly jokes... mostly. Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a comb of survivor's guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!

QUICKSAND

Solo Show · heather fink · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink’s dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face.
After comedian/filmmaker Heather Fink’s dad suffers a paralyzing stroke, she struggles to pull herself up from sinking. From caregiving to death and the midlife crisis, QUICKSAND is a storytelling and clown exploration of the realest sh*t we face.

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.

GASLIGHTING IS MY LOVE LANGUAGE

Solo Show · lemonade productions · Ages 18+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Comedian Fielding Edlow's (Bojack Horseman) solo show about being gaslit for 13 years by her character actor husband. Fresh off a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, it was featured in the UK Times: “Their marriage was like the Exxon Valdez supertanker leaking gallons of oil in your home.”
Comedian Fielding Edlow's (Bojack Horseman) solo show about being gaslit for 13 years by her character actor husband. Fresh off a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe, it was featured in the UK Times: “Their marriage was like the Exxon Valdez supertanker leaking gallons of oil in your home.”

QUEEN OUT (VERB)

Cabaret & Variety · dionysia · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.
In an epic one-hour comedy-variety show, Los Angeles Drag Duo Annie and Lorelei come face-to-face with oil giants from ExxonMobil who threaten to build a fracking drill over their home drag bar.

POP STAR

Solo Show · devon drew · Ages 13+ · 55 mins · United States of America
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.
One teenage girl's dream of being a pop star was shattered by the dark realities of the music industry; scams, lies, and pedophiles oh my! With over twenty original songs and highly produced music videos from 2010, "Pop Star" is a comedy solo show about how Devon tried and failed to be a pop star.

FINAL GIRL: THE MUSICAL

Musicals & Operas · callie ott · Ages 15+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.
Callie finds herself in another abusive relationship where she must defeat her killer boyfriend. With the help of a 911 operator and her knowledge of horror films, will she finally break the cycles of abuse and be the final girl standing? Inspired by true events. Directed by Tyler Hansen.

WHAT THE CHUCK?!

Comedy · icu theatre · Ages 14+ · 70 mins · United States of America
“What The Chuck?!” is a peek into a possible future where a group of highly trained government Actors from the United States Dept. of DRAMA need your help to decide which plays & playwrights need to be BANNED forever. The future of theatre is thrust into your hands in this interactive dark comedy.
“What The Chuck?!” is a peek into a possible future where a group of highly trained government Actors from the United States Dept. of DRAMA need your help to decide which plays & playwrights need to be BANNED forever. The future of theatre is thrust into your hands in this interactive dark comedy.