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ASTRO CABARET

Cabaret & Variety · dancing arms · Ages 21+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Glamorous, queer, astrological, cabaret. Embark on a journey through Emma Irene's natal chart one drag character at a time. No astrology knowledge needed --- but self love is a must. Directed by Natasha Mercado (Tree), music directed by Martha Eies.
Glamorous, queer, astrological, cabaret. Embark on a journey through Emma Irene's natal chart one drag character at a time. No astrology knowledge needed --- but self love is a must. Directed by Natasha Mercado (Tree), music directed by Martha Eies.

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.

BLACK BASTARD

Solo Show · ayts productions · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
What does it mean to grow up as the black sheep? “Black Bastard” weaves memoir, character transformation, and socio-cultural commentary in a jambalaya invoking '90s nostalgia. Southern. Creole. Queer. It's a fusion of storytelling exploring identity, expression, and our collective search for home.
What does it mean to grow up as the black sheep? “Black Bastard” weaves memoir, character transformation, and socio-cultural commentary in a jambalaya invoking '90s nostalgia. Southern. Creole. Queer. It's a fusion of storytelling exploring identity, expression, and our collective search for home.

BABY

Comedy · rachel troy · Ages 18+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Rachel Troy has a baby inside of her. But she's not pregnant! It's her, she's the baby! This show is a solo clown comedy smashed into therapy, performed by an expert baby and real life therapist. BABY will take you on a psychological carousel of hilarious and poignant surprises at every turn.
Rachel Troy has a baby inside of her. But she's not pregnant! It's her, she's the baby! This show is a solo clown comedy smashed into therapy, performed by an expert baby and real life therapist. BABY will take you on a psychological carousel of hilarious and poignant surprises at every turn.

COMING OF AGE AT 65

Solo Show · soaring solo studios · Ages 18+ · 70 mins · United States of America
For decades, I could not realize my dream, or even understand my own self. After loads of self help books, therapy, etc. a very simple concept shattered through all my blocks. The show changed the way my family talks to each other. It's joyous, poignant, and it will inspire anyone who has a dream.
For decades, I could not realize my dream, or even understand my own self. After loads of self help books, therapy, etc. a very simple concept shattered through all my blocks. The show changed the way my family talks to each other. It's joyous, poignant, and it will inspire anyone who has a dream.

TALES FROM A HARLOT NUN

Solo Show · thespian equestrian productions · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Anna Akhmatova, a Russian poet, lived from the fall of the Tsars to the rise of Stalin. We follow her path of grief and perseverance as she fights for the little light she has left in her life and marks what is going on around her. In a nation of the voiceless, she gave her people a voice.
Anna Akhmatova, a Russian poet, lived from the fall of the Tsars to the rise of Stalin. We follow her path of grief and perseverance as she fights for the little light she has left in her life and marks what is going on around her. In a nation of the voiceless, she gave her people a voice.

GIVE ME THE MACARTHUR GENIUS GRANT

Comedy · tarek ziad · Ages 15+ · 50 mins · United States of America
In his 50-minute solo comedy, Tarek Ziad uses the idea of The Genius Grant—a shining $800,000 symbol of validation and success for creatives—as a gateway into discussions of achievement, failure, self obsession, passion, and how they all fit under one scary umbrella: financial security in the arts!
In his 50-minute solo comedy, Tarek Ziad uses the idea of The Genius Grant—a shining $800,000 symbol of validation and success for creatives—as a gateway into discussions of achievement, failure, self obsession, passion, and how they all fit under one scary umbrella: financial security in the arts!

MY LITTLE PHOBIA

Comedy · emily markoe · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.
Emily Markoe wrote a comedy show about cleaning her childhood bedroom. Her show is NOT about vomit. How could it be? She has emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomit. Watch Emily perform her show without any anxiety-inducing interruptions or visits from her former therapist, Dr. My Little Pony®.

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.

B+ MOM: AN ENTHUSIASTIC GUIDE TO IMPERFECT PARENTING

Solo Show · b+ productions · Ages 15+ · 50 mins · United States of America
A super eager mom tries to cram in last minute life lessons the night before her daughter graduates high school. But the perfectly planned Ted Talk gets derailed by unexpected interruptions and accidental revelations in this funny and poignant play.
A super eager mom tries to cram in last minute life lessons the night before her daughter graduates high school. But the perfectly planned Ted Talk gets derailed by unexpected interruptions and accidental revelations in this funny and poignant play.

THE BORDER

Solo Show · rimovision group · Ages 0+ · 1hr · United States of America
The protagonist, a young Russian, sees his life shattered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Desperate to flee repression, he plans to leave but learns his mother, living in a war zone, suffers a heart attack. He stays to support her, enduring bombings, and try to find forgiveness amidst chaos.
The protagonist, a young Russian, sees his life shattered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Desperate to flee repression, he plans to leave but learns his mother, living in a war zone, suffers a heart attack. He stays to support her, enduring bombings, and try to find forgiveness amidst chaos.

IN SOME DARK VALLEY: THE TESTIMONY OF REVEREND BRAND

Solo Show · robert bailey · Ages 12+ · 65 mins · United States of America
A fiery post Civil War Appalachian preacher driven by religious passion is challenged by the consequences of an unbending will. “A spell-binding, tour de force performance” with characters and melodies that audiences find “inspiring and uplifting, fascinating and frightening, hilarious and healing.”
A fiery post Civil War Appalachian preacher driven by religious passion is challenged by the consequences of an unbending will. “A spell-binding, tour de force performance” with characters and melodies that audiences find “inspiring and uplifting, fascinating and frightening, hilarious and healing.”

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.

DADDY ISSUES

Comedy · victoria kelleher · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
Vikki is a Gen X-er raised on hose water and neglect. Her discovery of a 23 and Me test in 2019 changed her future… but also how she viewed her past. A comedic tale of traumas, parentification and long held secrets. How many dads does it take to raise an unapologetically self-reliant woman?
Vikki is a Gen X-er raised on hose water and neglect. Her discovery of a 23 and Me test in 2019 changed her future… but also how she viewed her past. A comedic tale of traumas, parentification and long held secrets. How many dads does it take to raise an unapologetically self-reliant woman?

SPACE EXPLORATION BECAUSE SPACE EXPLORATION BECAUSE SPACE EXPLORATION!!!

Solo Show · darksunshine co. · Ages 18+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Everything is fine. Meet Baby - happy to be a wife, mom, and citizen to a new land. Yet, as she awaits her husband's return from interstellar diplomacy, probing questions into his mission unearths long-hidden truths shaking up the new and foreign realities she now faces. But, everything is fine...
Everything is fine. Meet Baby - happy to be a wife, mom, and citizen to a new land. Yet, as she awaits her husband's return from interstellar diplomacy, probing questions into his mission unearths long-hidden truths shaking up the new and foreign realities she now faces. But, everything is fine...