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MASKS AND BITTER OATS

Comedy · kegan james · Ages 15+ · 55 mins · United States of America
A double feature of an experimental improv ensemble and a one-act play. A troupe of minstrels perform improv with masks that shape interactions between characters. In the town of Bitter Oats, trouble ensues for the Baker sisters when the newly widowed Diedre Baker comes to stay for the long term...
A double feature of an experimental improv ensemble and a one-act play. A troupe of minstrels perform improv with masks that shape interactions between characters. In the town of Bitter Oats, trouble ensues for the Baker sisters when the newly widowed Diedre Baker comes to stay for the long term...

UPLINE: IT'S NOT A SHOW, IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY

Comedy · megan stern · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Welcome to the glamorous world of Varmon — the beauty empire that will give you flawless skin AND financial freedom! By the end of this absurd, interactive, and award-winning solo comedy, you’ll be ready to sign up to become a Varmonista yourself. Just remember . . . it's not a pyramid scheme.
Welcome to the glamorous world of Varmon — the beauty empire that will give you flawless skin AND financial freedom! By the end of this absurd, interactive, and award-winning solo comedy, you’ll be ready to sign up to become a Varmonista yourself. Just remember . . . it's not a pyramid scheme.

THE FLIGHT OF THE PENGUIN! (OR ANDREE'S ARCTIC BALLOON EXPEDITION)

Comedy · threezero productions · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
The famed inventor Andree- has his greatest idea yet: to fly to the North Pole using newfangled balloon technology! Will he succeed? Spoiler alert- No.
The famed inventor Andree- has his greatest idea yet: to fly to the North Pole using newfangled balloon technology! Will he succeed? Spoiler alert- No.

B-SIDE: LIMBO

Drama · the gatzby era · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Brandon finds himself stuck in the same routine in his hometown; smoking, drinking, playing video games, and longing for his high school crush. When his friend Vaughn decides to move North to San Francisco, Brandon must accept the changes or be left behind in a suburban limbo. TheGatzbyEra.com
Brandon finds himself stuck in the same routine in his hometown; smoking, drinking, playing video games, and longing for his high school crush. When his friend Vaughn decides to move North to San Francisco, Brandon must accept the changes or be left behind in a suburban limbo. TheGatzbyEra.com

SUNSET COWGIRL

Comedy · caroline o'meara · Ages 16+ · 30 mins · United States of America
There are many stars in Hollywood, just not in the sky. So why would a woman go walkabout on the Boulevard after Sunset? Maybe she's hysterical. Caroline O'Meara's (H20:Just Add Water) Wild West vaudevillian extravaganza! It's Coen Brothers, Shirley Temple & Joan Didion meets New Hollywood.
There are many stars in Hollywood, just not in the sky. So why would a woman go walkabout on the Boulevard after Sunset? Maybe she's hysterical. Caroline O'Meara's (H20:Just Add Water) Wild West vaudevillian extravaganza! It's Coen Brothers, Shirley Temple & Joan Didion meets New Hollywood.

IS ANYBODY OUT THERE?

Drama · tree park creatives · Ages 17+ · 1hr · United States of America
3 Short Plays Concerning LOVE & DEATH
3 Short Plays Concerning LOVE & DEATH

GOO CHECKERS

Comedy · goo checkers · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
A one-act comedy play. Tom and Alex, seasoned Goo Checkers, stop at Jean-Paul’s restaurant for a routine Goo Check. What is Goo? We pray you never find out.
A one-act comedy play. Tom and Alex, seasoned Goo Checkers, stop at Jean-Paul’s restaurant for a routine Goo Check. What is Goo? We pray you never find out.

THE RABBIT QUEEN

Musicals & Operas · color & light theatre ensemble · Ages 18+ · 90 mins · United States of America
In 1726, the world was hoodwinked by a poor, illiterate woman named Mary Toft who managed to fool the world into believing she could give birth to rabbits. This new musical follows this wild, irreverent true tale of bodily autonomy, class roles, and the danger of blindly trusting authority figures.
In 1726, the world was hoodwinked by a poor, illiterate woman named Mary Toft who managed to fool the world into believing she could give birth to rabbits. This new musical follows this wild, irreverent true tale of bodily autonomy, class roles, and the danger of blindly trusting authority figures.

GAMESHOW! GAMESHOW! GAMESHOW!

Immersive & Games · wirelesstaco productions · Ages 10+ · 1hr · United States of America
In Game Show! Game Show! Game Show! A mischievous host pits one side of the audience against the other in a riveting showdown! Get on your feet and compete in over 40 games, from trivia and physical challenges to a custom built video game made just for this show. "A theatrically absurd experience!"
In Game Show! Game Show! Game Show! A mischievous host pits one side of the audience against the other in a riveting showdown! Get on your feet and compete in over 40 games, from trivia and physical challenges to a custom built video game made just for this show. "A theatrically absurd experience!"

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.

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.

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!

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.

JOAN COLLINS BLOCKED ME ON TWITTER!

Comedy · billy walker · Ages 21+ · 1hr · United States of America
Theodore Emory Jones is a pompous English Actor who arrives in Hollywood with a burning desire of starring in the Dynasty reboot. Armed with enough tea and biscuit to sink the Queen Mary, a 10x8 signed picture of Heather Locklear, and a Van Nuys based Theatrical Agent; nothing can impede his plan!
Theodore Emory Jones is a pompous English Actor who arrives in Hollywood with a burning desire of starring in the Dynasty reboot. Armed with enough tea and biscuit to sink the Queen Mary, a 10x8 signed picture of Heather Locklear, and a Van Nuys based Theatrical Agent; nothing can impede his plan!

BEDWETTING

Solo Show · annie laurie daniel · Ages 18+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Bedwetting is a solo show devised by LA based performance artist Annie Laurie Daniel. In this piece, the artist reflects on substance abuse, heteronormativity, loneliness, and whether or not they really needed to go to art school. Absurd, tragic, and sometimes cringe experimental theater for all.
Bedwetting is a solo show devised by LA based performance artist Annie Laurie Daniel. In this piece, the artist reflects on substance abuse, heteronormativity, loneliness, and whether or not they really needed to go to art school. Absurd, tragic, and sometimes cringe experimental theater for all.