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THE APOLOGY

Comedy · boogeyman llc,bbc. · Ages 18+ · United States of America
The bogeyman goes to therapy to apologize for haunting and terrifying the therapist when he was a child.
The bogeyman goes to therapy to apologize for haunting and terrifying the therapist when he was a child.

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.

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.

ROLE PLAY (OR THE HOTTEST DAY IN BELGIAN HISTORY)

Solo Show · drama 3/4 productions · Ages 18+ · 45 mins · United States of America
After a whirlwind 24-hour romance with a Belgian tourist, aspiring actor/sexual being Cameron Murphy travels the world to find her in this wild, raw, and poignant solo show. Through a series of shamefully shameless “role plays,” Cameron learns how to act — and quits acting. His mom is not invited.
After a whirlwind 24-hour romance with a Belgian tourist, aspiring actor/sexual being Cameron Murphy travels the world to find her in this wild, raw, and poignant solo show. Through a series of shamefully shameless “role plays,” Cameron learns how to act — and quits acting. His mom is not invited.

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!

TO THE END OF THE WORLD

Comedy · tbd · Ages 18+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Thirteen year old Charlie is trying to recruit friends to stay with him in his dad's doomsday bunker to save them from dying in the upcoming 2012 apocalypse. One by one, Charlie's peers realize the end of the world might just be easier than the terrifying reality of growing up.
Thirteen year old Charlie is trying to recruit friends to stay with him in his dad's doomsday bunker to save them from dying in the upcoming 2012 apocalypse. One by one, Charlie's peers realize the end of the world might just be easier than the terrifying reality of growing up.

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.

THREE CAN KEEP A SECRET

Comedy · theatre unleashed · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
It was supposed to be an easy score. Whack the mark. Set the scene. Take the money. That's how they planned it. But for poor Moose and Sonny, a really bad night is only just beginning. A darkly funny interactive crime thriller where you decide who lives, who dies, and who gets away with murder.
It was supposed to be an easy score. Whack the mark. Set the scene. Take the money. That's how they planned it. But for poor Moose and Sonny, a really bad night is only just beginning. A darkly funny interactive crime thriller where you decide who lives, who dies, and who gets away with murder.

HEDDA GABLER

Drama · untold wants theatre x tough kitty · Ages 16+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking. Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.
Hedda is a very desperate housewife, frantically searching for the key to a door she cannot find, and she might just burn the house down looking. Written by Ibsen in 1891, this translation by Brian Friel breathes modern life to the original. Adapted for the Fringe with a fiery 90 min runtime.

GRIEF BOX

Solo Show · kathleen leary · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?
Australia's #1 Grief Expert, Dr. Adelaide Graves, has come to America to present her newest product! GRIEF BOX is a comedy-packed combo of TED Talk wisdom and QVC flair, diving into our obsession with life hacks and the allure of capitalism. Because why to go therapy, when you can buy closure?

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.

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 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.

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.

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!