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LINCOLN 2020

ensemble theatre · spacewhale theatre company · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Like a lot of people today, jaded campaign manager Tess Baker (think Jessica Jones meets Josh Lyman) is sick of politics. She’s just about ready to throw in the towel when somebody wakes up a candidate she can work with - Abraham Lincoln.
Like a lot of people today, jaded campaign manager Tess Baker (think Jessica Jones meets Josh Lyman) is sick of politics. She’s just about ready to throw in the towel when somebody wakes up a candidate she can work with - Abraham Lincoln.

TRIBUNAL

ensemble theatre · scenario · Ages 10+ · United States of America
A one-act satirical dramedy based on the true-life events of Lindsay Shepherd, grad student, who sparked major controversy by posting a secret recording of a tribunal where she was accused of violating human rights law for showing a video of Jordan Peterson discussing gendered pronoun use in class.
A one-act satirical dramedy based on the true-life events of Lindsay Shepherd, grad student, who sparked major controversy by posting a secret recording of a tribunal where she was accused of violating human rights law for showing a video of Jordan Peterson discussing gendered pronoun use in class.

PROPELLED POWER: DUCHESS ELIZABETH, EVA BRAUN, MAMIE TILL

solo performance · art of acting studio · Ages 18+ · United States of America
These three original pieces were written, directed, and performed by recent graduates of the Art of Acting Studio Professional Conservatory. Developed in 2018 as a classroom project, each is an artistic and creative exploration of the life of a notable person throughout history.
These three original pieces were written, directed, and performed by recent graduates of the Art of Acting Studio Professional Conservatory. Developed in 2018 as a classroom project, each is an artistic and creative exploration of the life of a notable person throughout history.

GRAIL PROJECT

ensemble theatre · theatre movement bazaar · Ages 8+ · United States of America
TMB delivers a humorous and contemporary unraveling of the Arthur legend and Grail myth in this woven tapestry of original text, song, dance, and unique physicality. Ovation Award Winner: Best Ensemble, Best Director, Best Choreography. "They have turned base metal into gold!" Fringe Review
TMB delivers a humorous and contemporary unraveling of the Arthur legend and Grail myth in this woven tapestry of original text, song, dance, and unique physicality. Ovation Award Winner: Best Ensemble, Best Director, Best Choreography. "They have turned base metal into gold!" Fringe Review

HADDON PARK

ensemble theatre · haddon park project · Ages 15+ · United States of America
When his five year old nephew carelessly hurls a racial epithet at his partner, a man sets fire to his relationship with his sister, setting into motion a series of events that have tragic consequences for both of their families.
When his five year old nephew carelessly hurls a racial epithet at his partner, a man sets fire to his relationship with his sister, setting into motion a series of events that have tragic consequences for both of their families.

WAITING

ensemble theatre · new concepts theatre company · Ages 18+ · United States of America
the world has become numb to unspeakable tragedies... but how can one stay numb when terror strikes so close to home?
the world has become numb to unspeakable tragedies... but how can one stay numb when terror strikes so close to home?

MEET ME IN MIZZERY

solo performance · good shows · Ages 13+ · United States of America
WINNER — Best of The Broadwater (2019) NOMINEE — Fringe Award for Solo Performance (2019) Based on her conservative upbringing in St. Louis, Lindsey invites you to witness characters in her hometown that will make you laugh, cringe, and hopefully laugh again. Written and performed by L
WINNER — Best of The Broadwater (2019) NOMINEE — Fringe Award for Solo Performance (2019) Based on her conservative upbringing in St. Louis, Lindsey invites you to witness characters in her hometown that will make you laugh, cringe, and hopefully laugh again. Written and performed by L

SAVING CAIN

ensemble theatre · winner entertainment · Ages 13+ · United States of America
A far-right, Pentecostal helicopter-mom struggles to keep her hell-raising son on the path of righteousness as he enters his first public school. When a powerful addiction takes over her son's life, she must accept that you can't save everyone, and that not every miracle can be left up to God.
A far-right, Pentecostal helicopter-mom struggles to keep her hell-raising son on the path of righteousness as he enters his first public school. When a powerful addiction takes over her son's life, she must accept that you can't save everyone, and that not every miracle can be left up to God.

NO JOKE

comedy · nojoke · Ages 12+ · United States of America
No Joke is a political satire about the immigration crisis in the United States. A Mexican and an Italian share their immigration stories to a clueless American who carelessly spins them into an Instagram post for likes. Join the show with your thoughts and prayers ready at your fingertips!
No Joke is a political satire about the immigration crisis in the United States. A Mexican and an Italian share their immigration stories to a clueless American who carelessly spins them into an Instagram post for likes. Join the show with your thoughts and prayers ready at your fingertips!

GHOST TOWN

constance ejuma · Ages 15+ · United States of America
'Ghost Town' is a solo play about the Anglophone Crisis in the central African nation of Cameroon. Written, produced and performed by Constance Ejuma and directed by Jude Yong, the show explores the conflicting political ideologies which are leading the country towards a civil war.
'Ghost Town' is a solo play about the Anglophone Crisis in the central African nation of Cameroon. Written, produced and performed by Constance Ejuma and directed by Jude Yong, the show explores the conflicting political ideologies which are leading the country towards a civil war.

MAGIC AS MEDIUM

cabaret & variety · siegfried tieber · Ages 16+ · United States of America
An exploration of classic and neoclassic pieces of magic, viewed from a contemporary perspective. An interactive performance that invites audience members to become active participants, guided by storyteller and sleight of hand artist Siegfried Tieber.
An exploration of classic and neoclassic pieces of magic, viewed from a contemporary perspective. An interactive performance that invites audience members to become active participants, guided by storyteller and sleight of hand artist Siegfried Tieber.

MONKEY MIND

musicals and operas · international music net · Ages 9+ · United States of America
We watch Lacy, a teen, wrestle with her MONKEY MIND (Played by characters who sing and dance around her on stage). Life's troubles drive her to near suicide till she learns to "stay in the now" and control her out of control brain. Suicide theme and some swearing.
We watch Lacy, a teen, wrestle with her MONKEY MIND (Played by characters who sing and dance around her on stage). Life's troubles drive her to near suicide till she learns to "stay in the now" and control her out of control brain. Suicide theme and some swearing.

WHERE THE ROSES BLOOM

ensemble theatre · hot box productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America
Lizette has always been one to play by the rules of society. With a mother who always knows best, she finds herself having difficulty separating her choices from what's expected from her. On her own for the first time, Lizette is faced with questioning her identity and beliefs.
Lizette has always been one to play by the rules of society. With a mother who always knows best, she finds herself having difficulty separating her choices from what's expected from her. On her own for the first time, Lizette is faced with questioning her identity and beliefs.

BUSHWICK

ensemble theatre · the bear's pursuit · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Skip, Beatrix, and Byron gotta find someone to sublet and they gotta find it fast. When an unsuspected guest shows up, their hopes and dreams for the perfect roommate goes mysteriously awry.
Skip, Beatrix, and Byron gotta find someone to sublet and they gotta find it fast. When an unsuspected guest shows up, their hopes and dreams for the perfect roommate goes mysteriously awry.

ASCEND: WHEN MYTHS FALL, HEROES RISE

hidden realms · Ages 10+ · United States of America
Gods of four mythologies call upon you, their demigod children, to save them from a rising threat. Go on quests to find the truth, prove yourself in a divine tournament and decide how this story ends. Only you can save the world in this interactive, immersive, multi-room experience.
Gods of four mythologies call upon you, their demigod children, to save them from a rising threat. Go on quests to find the truth, prove yourself in a divine tournament and decide how this story ends. Only you can save the world in this interactive, immersive, multi-room experience.