Childhood

A newly revised work that explores the relationship a young woman has with her mother through the relationship she has with her grandmother. She interconnects the history of their hands through generations with the help of shadow, sound, and paper mache. A love letter through time.

We all navigate life differently. Some people use laughter, some people go to therapy, some people bottle things up, some people lie to themselves or to others. For Lily it's different: she sees everything as a movie.

“Punk Grandpa” is a modern-day “Auntie Mame,” with genders reversed. It’ll put hair on your chest. “Uncle Pretty” is the world premiere of Jake Scruggs’ one man show. It continues the story of “Punk Grandpa” from the point of view of the minor character who marries the protagonist.

"Party Princess" is a one woman show about a disillusioned birthday party princess confronting an exististential crisis, in front of a bunch of children. It explores the implications of the “Disney branded fairytale” and the effects those implications have on society, particularly on young girls.

Jon Schnitzer went from being the biggest little zealot at a conservative Jewish private school, to questioning everything. You will too after his hilarious and heartwarming adventures in religion, Israel, Palestine, circumcision… And that’s JUST THE TIP!

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?

From meeting the real-life Big Bird and thinking that her “Sesame Street” worldview is possible, to growing up to live in a world where families are separated at the border; the daughter of two Latine immigrants navigates what it means to assimilate and become American. Told with raw authenticity.

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.

Do you know what it's like to fight to live despite the pull to die? Shayda will open up their past to bring you back in time to experience some life-altering moments. CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNINGS - Suicide/Suicidal Thoughts, Drug Use/Addiction, Child Loss, Mental Illness, Gender Dysphoria.