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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.

I WON'T TELL

Two Person Show · university of north carolina school of the arts students · Ages 12+ · 30 mins · United States of America
It’s 1543. A Portuguese ship sets sail with goods from Japan. Kira, a Japanese girl, is isolated on the ship and discovered by the naive Portuguese, Maria. A complicated historial feud is distilled through the two young girls. Can we find a sense of home within the people we’re trained to oppose?
It’s 1543. A Portuguese ship sets sail with goods from Japan. Kira, a Japanese girl, is isolated on the ship and discovered by the naive Portuguese, Maria. A complicated historial feud is distilled through the two young girls. Can we find a sense of home within the people we’re trained to oppose?

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.**

RECOLONIZERS

Comedy · man powered films, inc. · Ages 14+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Let’s Make America *America* Again! 3 self-designated 'Super-Duper Patriots' explore what really makes us American in this hour-long political satire show. Starring Keisha Zollar (Netflix's Astronomy Club), Andrew Kimler (Comedy Central) & Megan Sass (Reductress, College Humor).
Let’s Make America *America* Again! 3 self-designated 'Super-Duper Patriots' explore what really makes us American in this hour-long political satire show. Starring Keisha Zollar (Netflix's Astronomy Club), Andrew Kimler (Comedy Central) & Megan Sass (Reductress, College Humor).

I LOVE SORORITY RUSH!

Musicals & Operas · written by spencer ryan locke and music by ted mcmanus · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
A science fiction musical comedy about sororities and fighting off your best self. When Evan, a college senior out as non-binary, helps younger girls through sorority rush, a murderous version of themself comes from another dimension to wreak havoc. Follow us @ilovesororityrushmusical on Insta!
A science fiction musical comedy about sororities and fighting off your best self. When Evan, a college senior out as non-binary, helps younger girls through sorority rush, a murderous version of themself comes from another dimension to wreak havoc. Follow us @ilovesororityrushmusical on Insta!

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.

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.