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RISE

theatre · zenith ensemble · Ages 18+ · United States
"The past lies like a nightmare upon the present." A young, popular, LA based preacher is confronted by a woman from his past rock'n' roll lifestyle who carries a secret that has the power to destroy him. WORLD PREMIERE.
"The past lies like a nightmare upon the present." A young, popular, LA based preacher is confronted by a woman from his past rock'n' roll lifestyle who carries a secret that has the power to destroy him. WORLD PREMIERE.

RUE ROYALE

theatre · woodhaven productions · Ages 17+ · United States
A recent college grad returns home to New Orleans following news of her father's terminal illness. Rapidly spiraling in a storm of drugs, sex and deception in the notorious French Quarter, she must find her way toward the most painful decision of her life.
A recent college grad returns home to New Orleans following news of her father's terminal illness. Rapidly spiraling in a storm of drugs, sex and deception in the notorious French Quarter, she must find her way toward the most painful decision of her life.

CATAMITUS: LOVE SLAVE TO GOD

theatre · brynn sillyman · Ages 17+ · United States
Ganymede: Most beautiful mortal, abducted by the sky god, put in Heaven as Aquarius, god of service- a horrific ascent to spiritual perfection. Ben: Rational linguist, prone to madness, in the degenerate modern Age of Pisces, suffers Revelation into the Age of Aquarius. There's wine; praise Bacchus.
Ganymede: Most beautiful mortal, abducted by the sky god, put in Heaven as Aquarius, god of service- a horrific ascent to spiritual perfection. Ben: Rational linguist, prone to madness, in the degenerate modern Age of Pisces, suffers Revelation into the Age of Aquarius. There's wine; praise Bacchus.

GLENNIE & MAPLE BREAK UP

theatre · sewer socialist productions · Ages 18+ · United States
Funny, sad, angry, affectionate and poignant, GLENNIE & MAPLE BREAK UP dramatizes the fight(s) two headstrong people must make (or, sometimes, have) just to stay together. Can they have a relationship, even when they aren't in one?
Funny, sad, angry, affectionate and poignant, GLENNIE & MAPLE BREAK UP dramatizes the fight(s) two headstrong people must make (or, sometimes, have) just to stay together. Can they have a relationship, even when they aren't in one?

THE INVENTOR, THE ESCORT, THE PHOTOGRAPHER...

comedy · kadm productions, matt morillo · Ages 18+ · United States
The same team and playwright that brought you the hit show “Angry Young Women in Low-rise Jeans with High-Class Issues” brings you “The Inventor, The Escort, The Photographer, Her Boyfriend, & His Girlfriend” which ran in NY in the winter of 2011. It received great reviews and sold out performances.
The same team and playwright that brought you the hit show “Angry Young Women in Low-rise Jeans with High-Class Issues” brings you “The Inventor, The Escort, The Photographer, Her Boyfriend, & His Girlfriend” which ran in NY in the winter of 2011. It received great reviews and sold out performances.

BLOOD FRUIT

theatre · spoken word festival · Ages 18+ · United States
This one-man comedy tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes to terms with his homosexuality and finds the courage to come out to his Catholic Iraqi family, despite the fear of being killed for his "choice." Voted Best of the Hollywood Fringe 2011.
This one-man comedy tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes to terms with his homosexuality and finds the courage to come out to his Catholic Iraqi family, despite the fear of being killed for his "choice." Voted Best of the Hollywood Fringe 2011.

MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDERS

theatre · david michael taylor · Ages 16+ · United States
Mental illness was never so much fun as in MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDERS, a world premiere solo show by David Michael Taylor. Born into a family of maniacs, raised by the TV, and unprepared for life in the real world, his tale of trauma and triumph makes this the feel-good feel-bad play of the year.
Mental illness was never so much fun as in MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDERS, a world premiere solo show by David Michael Taylor. Born into a family of maniacs, raised by the TV, and unprepared for life in the real world, his tale of trauma and triumph makes this the feel-good feel-bad play of the year.

TAPE

theatre · identity productions · Ages 18+ · United States
Ten years after their high-school graduation, Jon and Vince find themselves in a Michigan motel room coming face to face with past transgressions. TAPE asks the question: who decides your truth? Featuring: Jason Karasev, Donald Rizzo, and Juliana Long Tyson. Directed by: Elissa Weinzimmer.
Ten years after their high-school graduation, Jon and Vince find themselves in a Michigan motel room coming face to face with past transgressions. TAPE asks the question: who decides your truth? Featuring: Jason Karasev, Donald Rizzo, and Juliana Long Tyson. Directed by: Elissa Weinzimmer.

LOST & FOUND

theatre · rizen routez productions · Ages 17+ · United States
In this powerful solo show, writer/performer Nikki Brown takes you on an emotional and compelling journey into the heart, soul and mind of a young woman as she finds her hidden truth through channeling the assistance of her comical inner voices.
In this powerful solo show, writer/performer Nikki Brown takes you on an emotional and compelling journey into the heart, soul and mind of a young woman as she finds her hidden truth through channeling the assistance of her comical inner voices.

GENTLE PASSAGE

theatre · fierce backbone · Ages 18+ · United States
What happened in Joe’s past that he’s blocked it so completely out? When you open the door to someone’s horrific past, you sometimes have to step through it in order to help.
What happened in Joe’s past that he’s blocked it so completely out? When you open the door to someone’s horrific past, you sometimes have to step through it in order to help.

POOL (NO WATER) BY MARK RAVENHILL

theatre · monkey wrench collective · Ages 17+ · United States
A famous photographer suffers a horrific accident. As a group of her less successful friends rally around her in the hospital, an almost unthinkable plan starts to take shape: Could she be their next art project? Warning: Contains nudity, adult language and sexual situations.
A famous photographer suffers a horrific accident. As a group of her less successful friends rally around her in the hospital, an almost unthinkable plan starts to take shape: Could she be their next art project? Warning: Contains nudity, adult language and sexual situations.

EVERYTHING ELSE IS WAR

theatre · ryan fabian · Ages 16+ · United States
A comedic historical monologue about Ulysses S. Grant. The show seeks to paint a vivid and layered picture of Grant while dispelling old myths that have led many to think of him as little more than a drunken Civil War hero with a failed presidency.
A comedic historical monologue about Ulysses S. Grant. The show seeks to paint a vivid and layered picture of Grant while dispelling old myths that have led many to think of him as little more than a drunken Civil War hero with a failed presidency.

ALTARCATIONS

theatre · steve julian · Ages 16+ · United States
"A bishop. A priest. A woman. A boy." Snatched from today's headlines, "Altarcations" examines lust, absolution, accepting apologies, and whether any place is safe. "Altarcations" is a project of the Pasadena Arts Council's EMERGE Fiscal Sponsorship Program.
"A bishop. A priest. A woman. A boy." Snatched from today's headlines, "Altarcations" examines lust, absolution, accepting apologies, and whether any place is safe. "Altarcations" is a project of the Pasadena Arts Council's EMERGE Fiscal Sponsorship Program.

NIGHTMARE IN BAKERSFIELD

comedy · the adventures of les kurkendaal · Ages 13+ · United States
Les is taking a very scary trip. He is going to Bakersfield . When his boyfriend Mike is invited to his high school reunion ,Les decides to join him but Les doesn't realize that this is going to be the ride of terror because none of Mike's classmates know that Mike is gay .
Les is taking a very scary trip. He is going to Bakersfield . When his boyfriend Mike is invited to his high school reunion ,Les decides to join him but Les doesn't realize that this is going to be the ride of terror because none of Mike's classmates know that Mike is gay .

THE WOMEN OF TU-NA HOUSE

comedy · mad cat productions · Ages 16+ · United States
What matters more - the size of the boat, the motion of the ocean or Jeremy Lin? Find out as you're whisked on a wild visit to an Asian massage parlor in NYC and offered a rare glimpse into a surprising, comical and sometimes sad world generally seen through almond-shaped eyes.
What matters more - the size of the boat, the motion of the ocean or Jeremy Lin? Find out as you're whisked on a wild visit to an Asian massage parlor in NYC and offered a rare glimpse into a surprising, comical and sometimes sad world generally seen through almond-shaped eyes.