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A RETROSPECTION - WINNER TOP OF THE FRINGE 2023

the biennale · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A Retrospection: "A retrospective no one asked for from a clown no one knows. " Claire Woolner, absurdist comedian and award winning studio artist, blows hard on the edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown. Bits, pieces and breakdowns. This is important work.
A Retrospection: "A retrospective no one asked for from a clown no one knows. " Claire Woolner, absurdist comedian and award winning studio artist, blows hard on the edges of performance art and swims into surrealist clown. Bits, pieces and breakdowns. This is important work.

HOW TO BE AN ENDING

Solo Show · theater gum · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Everyone is busy—and everyone can’t seem to see Matthew, until it’s too late. There is something in the walls here—something in the buildings and the yards and the trains. Something in the way they look at each other, something in the way they want. And run. And everyone is running from Matthew.
Everyone is busy—and everyone can’t seem to see Matthew, until it’s too late. There is something in the walls here—something in the buildings and the yards and the trains. Something in the way they look at each other, something in the way they want. And run. And everyone is running from Matthew.

WILD HAND

le vide m'appelle · Ages 16+ · United States of America
One of the most famous outlaws from the Wild West era was the mixed son of a Cherokee Freedwoman and Buffalo Soldier. His name was Crawford Goldsby, but he was better known to the U.S. Government as his alias, Cherokee Bill.
One of the most famous outlaws from the Wild West era was the mixed son of a Cherokee Freedwoman and Buffalo Soldier. His name was Crawford Goldsby, but he was better known to the U.S. Government as his alias, Cherokee Bill.

MONSTERS

dlb productions · Ages 16+ · United States of America
MONSTERS re-queering tales told Queer people have had our stories ripped away. History rewritten by the patriarchy. Love shamed where it once blossomed. Power taken where it should thrive. What if we took back the narrative? Put the queer back in myth? What if we weren't monsters?
MONSTERS re-queering tales told Queer people have had our stories ripped away. History rewritten by the patriarchy. Love shamed where it once blossomed. Power taken where it should thrive. What if we took back the narrative? Put the queer back in myth? What if we weren't monsters?

FLAYED

josiah blount · Ages 18+ · United States of America
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.
In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.

TRACERS

Drama · fireteam juliet bravo · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A composite or collage of interrelated scenes, the play follows the lives of a group of “grunts” as they move from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and finally to the shattering realization that their lives will be forever affected by the horrors that they have witnessed—and been a part of.
A composite or collage of interrelated scenes, the play follows the lives of a group of “grunts” as they move from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and finally to the shattering realization that their lives will be forever affected by the horrors that they have witnessed—and been a part of.

THE QUEEN OF BITCOIN: THE RISE AND FALL

margaux avedisian · Ages 18+ · United States of America
WSJ called entrepreneur & comedian Margaux Avedisian “The Queen of Bitcoin”. Like the crypto market, her life’s been a series of wild fluctuations. Hear the tale of the wild heights of Silicon Valley & the impending crash of her life. Will she recover from the patriarchy & truly step into her power?
WSJ called entrepreneur & comedian Margaux Avedisian “The Queen of Bitcoin”. Like the crypto market, her life’s been a series of wild fluctuations. Hear the tale of the wild heights of Silicon Valley & the impending crash of her life. Will she recover from the patriarchy & truly step into her power?

THE BOX

paper tiger · Ages 14+ · United States of America
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.
The night Stephen plans to propose to Alice, her father Cal shows up ahead of her to talk him out of it. When he gives Stephen a chance to prove himself, things spin wildly out of control. As Stephen tries to tell Alice what's happened, their relationships fatal flaws are brought out in full view.

THE HO WHO GOT A BAD REVIEW & TRACKED DOWN...

Comedy · long time friends productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Developed by the Award winning theatre company Son of Semele The Ho Who Got a Bad Review and Tracked Down the John to Kick His Ass Play is the must see of this years Hollywood Fringe Festival. Based on a true story. Because you know truth is sexier than fiction.
Developed by the Award winning theatre company Son of Semele The Ho Who Got a Bad Review and Tracked Down the John to Kick His Ass Play is the must see of this years Hollywood Fringe Festival. Based on a true story. Because you know truth is sexier than fiction.

WAKE UP YOU'RE NOT DREAMING

Solo Show · self-produced · Ages 21+ · United States of America
Drift off into the haze following a young woman finding herself through the chaos & mania of her world. Alexa Kasparian unlocks the gates to her mind–and her bedroom–while teetering the line between reality & her dreams.
Drift off into the haze following a young woman finding herself through the chaos & mania of her world. Alexa Kasparian unlocks the gates to her mind–and her bedroom–while teetering the line between reality & her dreams.

TITLE PENDING

Solo Show · heather tyson · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Betrayal. Boxes. And the road to reclaiming oneself. How a nice, hard-working, Catholic girl from the Midwest lost her entire set of belief systems... and ended up finding herself. Laughter, tears, automotive lingo, and dancing expected.
Betrayal. Boxes. And the road to reclaiming oneself. How a nice, hard-working, Catholic girl from the Midwest lost her entire set of belief systems... and ended up finding herself. Laughter, tears, automotive lingo, and dancing expected.

FUCKIN LOUD

Solo Show · the malodrama productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America
A multimedia solo choreopo'm that spirals through the mind of a Black trans non-binary artist at their wit's end. In this 60 minute performance, the Poet is haunted by thoughts and memories that are...ain't...is their own. A riot of thoughts, movement, and sound! An HFF23 Scholarship Recipient!
A multimedia solo choreopo'm that spirals through the mind of a Black trans non-binary artist at their wit's end. In this 60 minute performance, the Poet is haunted by thoughts and memories that are...ain't...is their own. A riot of thoughts, movement, and sound! An HFF23 Scholarship Recipient!

#DON'T

Drama · kmm ventures · Ages 13+ · United States of America
FEATURING AN ALL-FILIPINO CAST! #DON'T is a modern-day stage adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal's classic novel Noli Me Tangere. Synopsis: After seven years pursuing higher education in the US, a young Cris Ibarra returns home to the Philippines to avenge the death of her father.
FEATURING AN ALL-FILIPINO CAST! #DON'T is a modern-day stage adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal's classic novel Noli Me Tangere. Synopsis: After seven years pursuing higher education in the US, a young Cris Ibarra returns home to the Philippines to avenge the death of her father.

TEXAS HELLFIRE

Solo Show · written, performed & produced by katharine everett | directed by lauren weedman · Ages 13+ · United States of America
This is a story of trial by actual fire. Based on real events, it's about what happens in the wake of devastating loss and grief. Guided by an endearing collection of West Texas characters, this tender show explores what it means to choose life after death, and find faith—after faith.
This is a story of trial by actual fire. Based on real events, it's about what happens in the wake of devastating loss and grief. Guided by an endearing collection of West Texas characters, this tender show explores what it means to choose life after death, and find faith—after faith.

OLEANNA

Drama · perez creative assignments · Ages 18+ · United States of America
Oleanna explores the complex issues of political polarization, distrust in institutions, #MeToo & gender inequality, and cancel culture vs free speech. It's a work that reflects the struggles we face in society today. WARNING: This play depicts moments that some may find traumatizing.
Oleanna explores the complex issues of political polarization, distrust in institutions, #MeToo & gender inequality, and cancel culture vs free speech. It's a work that reflects the struggles we face in society today. WARNING: This play depicts moments that some may find traumatizing.