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GLINT, ADAPTED FROM OBLIVION BY DAVID FOSTER WALLACE

theatre · needtheater · Ages 18+ · United States
Glint is an adaptation of the David Foster Wallace story, "Good Old Neon" in the Oblivion collection. During the play, a man explains to an audience why he committed suicide and what happens after you die. Stark and powerful, the text carries with it the weight of its author's own suicide in 2008.
Glint is an adaptation of the David Foster Wallace story, "Good Old Neon" in the Oblivion collection. During the play, a man explains to an audience why he committed suicide and what happens after you die. Stark and powerful, the text carries with it the weight of its author's own suicide in 2008.

HEADSCARF AND THE ANGRY BITCH

theatre · Zehra Fazal · Ages 18+ · United States
This beef ain't halal! Join Zed “Muslim Weird Al” Headscarf on a romp through Islam in America, exploring religion, family, sex and love—all in one hilarious hour of story and song. Winner: Best Solo-Performance, Capital Fringe, sold out houses at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.
This beef ain't halal! Join Zed “Muslim Weird Al” Headscarf on a romp through Islam in America, exploring religion, family, sex and love—all in one hilarious hour of story and song. Winner: Best Solo-Performance, Capital Fringe, sold out houses at the 2010 New York International Fringe Festival.

YELLOW DRESS

theatre · Yellowdress Productions · Ages 18+ · United States
A coming of age one woman show about a Korean adoptee's plight into the American Heartland.
A coming of age one woman show about a Korean adoptee's plight into the American Heartland.

SISTER MARY LIAR

theatre · McGowan · Ages 14+ · United States
When Carla volunteered at a convent, the sisters assumed she wanted to become a nun. She did not correct them. In fact, she lied. "Sister Mary Liar" is a solo-play about a woman trying to overcome a mountain of misunderstandings between herself and God. Written and performed by Carla Snowden.
When Carla volunteered at a convent, the sisters assumed she wanted to become a nun. She did not correct them. In fact, she lied. "Sister Mary Liar" is a solo-play about a woman trying to overcome a mountain of misunderstandings between herself and God. Written and performed by Carla Snowden.

A MESS OF THINGS: A NEW DOCUMENTARY MUSICPLAY

musicals and operas · Tanglezone Theater · Ages 12+ · United States
When an eccentric inventor moves out of his home of 50 years, he and his family deal with resulting chaos. Using recorded interviews, poetry, video and live music, this piece is fuses radio documentary and experimental music theater. For fans of This American Life, Robert Ashley, and Laurie Anderson
When an eccentric inventor moves out of his home of 50 years, he and his family deal with resulting chaos. Using recorded interviews, poetry, video and live music, this piece is fuses radio documentary and experimental music theater. For fans of This American Life, Robert Ashley, and Laurie Anderson

I HEART HAMAS: AND OTHER THINGS I'M AFRAID TO TELL YOU

theatre · Chaotic Heart · Ages 14+ · United States
Join Jennifer on American and Palestinian soil on auditions, bad dates and across military checkpoints as she navigates the thorny terrain around Palestinian identity. Exploring how she becomes Palestinian-ized, politicized and eventually radicalized in a fresh, often funny, searingly honest way.
Join Jennifer on American and Palestinian soil on auditions, bad dates and across military checkpoints as she navigates the thorny terrain around Palestinian identity. Exploring how she becomes Palestinian-ized, politicized and eventually radicalized in a fresh, often funny, searingly honest way.

DOG YEARS (AKA FEAR FACTOR: CANINE EDITION)

solo performance · John Grady · Ages 18+ · United States of America
**"Irreversibly moving."** **"Riveting!"** The true story and adventures of a man and his dog while living in New York City and Chicago. Facing his ultimate fears: love, loss...and dog yoga. An uncompromising and intimate look into John and Abby's last day together.
**"Irreversibly moving."** **"Riveting!"** The true story and adventures of a man and his dog while living in New York City and Chicago. Facing his ultimate fears: love, loss...and dog yoga. An uncompromising and intimate look into John and Abby's last day together.

LUCKY: A BURLESQUE TRAGEDY

cabaret & variety · Lucky Bitch Theatre · Ages 18+ · United States
Lucky's out of luck. This burlesque chick is drunk, pregnant & fell deep in a hole! But don't despair - Filipina Mamas to the rescue! Mommy "Cher", Mommy "Marilyn Monroe" & Mommy "Tura Satana" intervene with Lucky's misfortune through jazz, poetry, comedy & dance. Trapeze Freaky Flip as opening act.
Lucky's out of luck. This burlesque chick is drunk, pregnant & fell deep in a hole! But don't despair - Filipina Mamas to the rescue! Mommy "Cher", Mommy "Marilyn Monroe" & Mommy "Tura Satana" intervene with Lucky's misfortune through jazz, poetry, comedy & dance. Trapeze Freaky Flip as opening act.

BENEATH RIPPLING WATER

theatre · BRW Productions · Ages 14+ · United States
Critically acclaimed/Ovation&NAACP nominated/3 tantalizing tales/15 characters/Compelling,hilarious disturbing peek into mysteries that lurk beneath the facade.“A rollercoaster ride;all the uneasy queasy feelings,yet with total exhilaration. ASTOUNDING,AWE INSPIRING" Love/Dramedy/Song/Spokenword
Critically acclaimed/Ovation&NAACP nominated/3 tantalizing tales/15 characters/Compelling,hilarious disturbing peek into mysteries that lurk beneath the facade.“A rollercoaster ride;all the uneasy queasy feelings,yet with total exhilaration. ASTOUNDING,AWE INSPIRING" Love/Dramedy/Song/Spokenword

BLINK & YOU MIGHT MISS ME

theatre · Combined Artform · Ages 16+ · United States
BLINK is a humorous look back at Larry Blum’s personal journey in show business. Sharing engaging stories, rare clips and photos from his long and varied career, Larry illustrates the unique opportunity he has had to experience celebrity up close and personal. LA Weekly – “Clever, funny”
BLINK is a humorous look back at Larry Blum’s personal journey in show business. Sharing engaging stories, rare clips and photos from his long and varied career, Larry illustrates the unique opportunity he has had to experience celebrity up close and personal. LA Weekly – “Clever, funny”

BLOOD FRUIT

theatre · Spoken Word Festival · Ages 18+ · United States
This one-man show tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes out to his Catholic Iraqi family. Funny and bittersweet, this show is sure to educate and inspire its audience. Tickets $15.00
This one-man show tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes out to his Catholic Iraqi family. Funny and bittersweet, this show is sure to educate and inspire its audience. Tickets $15.00

EVOLUTION OF A KISS

theatre · La Picara Productions · Ages 16+ · United States
Comedic romp through 3 generations of Latina women and their first kisses.Cynthia exposes the wanton ways of her grandma,her mom and herself!Critics say “Amusing!..a confident and charismatic talent who lets nothing,including the fourth wall,stand between her and a good story!”And its a juicy one!
Comedic romp through 3 generations of Latina women and their first kisses.Cynthia exposes the wanton ways of her grandma,her mom and herself!Critics say “Amusing!..a confident and charismatic talent who lets nothing,including the fourth wall,stand between her and a good story!”And its a juicy one!

BORN AGAIN BOHEMIAN

theatre · Willow's Edge Productions with Kaleidoscope Theatre Ensemble · Ages 16+ · United States
Born a love child, raised born again. Explore the burning questions of faith & identity on Summer Sinclair's quest to find her own bohemian truth, caught between parental pendulum extremes, in this fun one hour multi-media experience w/ original music. Directed by Debra De Liso.
Born a love child, raised born again. Explore the burning questions of faith & identity on Summer Sinclair's quest to find her own bohemian truth, caught between parental pendulum extremes, in this fun one hour multi-media experience w/ original music. Directed by Debra De Liso.

MESS

theatre · Violet Smear Creations · Ages 18+ · United States
A mostly funny exploration on being kind of a mess.
A mostly funny exploration on being kind of a mess.

THAT'S FUNNY. YOU DIDN'T SOUND BLACK ON THE PHONE.

comedy · Big Guns Big Tobacco · Ages 16+ · United States
Tales of a non-conformist black girl in extreme rural Maryland who almost "gives up on black people", takes the Official Preppy Handbook as her co-pilot, and flees to a Delaware boarding school with dreams of being nouveau riche and living Jesus-free in Connecticut. Dark, dark, comedy.
Tales of a non-conformist black girl in extreme rural Maryland who almost "gives up on black people", takes the Official Preppy Handbook as her co-pilot, and flees to a Delaware boarding school with dreams of being nouveau riche and living Jesus-free in Connecticut. Dark, dark, comedy.
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