Comedy

From Stephen Schwartz (GODSPELL, WICKED) comes WORKING, a delightfully funny and thoroughly touching musical of what goes through the mind of employed (or not) Americans.

A high-energy Improv Mania, hosted by the one and only Craig Shaynak.

A parody of Science-Fiction 'B' movies, in the Sound & Fury style: Vaudeville-Nouveau! Full of song, silliness and sex...ual innuendo! "People's Choice Award" - Adelaide Australia Fringe 2008, 2009, 2011 “...Amazing comic timing and chemistry! The group performs with wit and panache!” – LA Weekly

Here’s some reality entertainment for you: elementary school. Comedian and 4th grade teacher, Beth McGregor, puts these two worlds together in a show with more hair-pulling than Jerry Springer, more grammar mistakes than Jersey Shore, and more questionable choices than Flavor of Love 1, 2, AND 3!

Former "looper" John Druska takes the audience on a tour of his ten year career as a private golf club caddie, from his greatest paydays to his most dastardly clients. A true story of growing up too fast that spans millennia. 6/11,5P;6/22,9:30P $7 @Fringe Central Mainstage

Solo Performer and two-time Best In Fringe Festival at the New York International Fringe Theater Festival winner presents his latest solo show, a blisteringly funny and moving solo performance piece developed with renowned Chicago director Jim Lasko. "Remarkable...a serious artist." Village Voice

The family drama has never been as raucous or funny as in this absurd comedy by Catherine Pelonero, directed by Dan Berkowitz. If kitchen sink drama bores the hell out of you, this is for you! Due to the graphic nature, people who think Death of a Salesman is the best play ever will not be admitted.

Written by Cynthia Glucksman and directed by Vincent Tula, CODA is a "dramatic album" of seven short plays, embodying the jagged journey of love, moving from first love to loss and co-dependency. The evening will include drama, music, dance, and a sparkling ensemble of talented performers.

Ryan is desperate to show his paintings in the coolest gallery in town. The owner gives him a choice: He'll display the paintings in an upcoming show, but only if Ryan smears them with his own excrement. A comedy about art, marriage and what it means to own the moment.

Saucy Jack’s, a dark and seedy cabaret club presided over by the alluring Saucy Jack himself. The Super-fashion crime fighters the Space Vixens save the day by the Power of Disco. This award-winning musical has been performed to ecstatic audiences all over the world.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, John Patrick Shanley's second play, is a fairy tale for the damned set in a Bronx bar with two battered, bruised, and violent, lonely souls yearning for a connection. Written by : John Patrick Shanley Starring: Alison Quinn & Tyler Brooks Directed By: Kevin Quinn

Winner of the 2010 Hollywood Fringe Festival's Best Cabaret/Circus Award, FREAKSHOW DELUXE presents its new show: "Hard Way To Make An Easy Living!" A show full of dangerous stunts, beautiful girls & original music - built around 10 years of stories about being on the sideshow backlot!

The hilarious and over-the-top story of a 20 year high school reunion. This is a staged reading (with live music) of an original screenplay.

New Australian play set over 4 consecutive Olympic games, follows the games and shames of an increasingly disparate couple. A black comedy with heart posing the question, "What comes after the fairytale ending?" First produced in Sydney to sell-out houses and critical acclaim.

Em O'Loughlin was a BIG FATTY BOOMBAH. Then she lost 187 pounds, so now she's just a Boombah. Australian National Raw Comedy Winner (2001) Em O’Loughlin chats about how she made her ass look smaller simply by pulling her head out of it.