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A force of nature. - Theatremania. Upstairs is the true story of the Up Stairs Lounge fire, a 1973 gay bar arson that took 32 lives in New Orleans. As three survivors attempt to move on from unspeakable trauma, they uncover difficult and inspiring truths about themselves and their capacity to heal.

Memories play and stray in this new solo show. Backstage at a drag show, Auntie, an old diva, teaches a newbie her fabulous lineage, from ancient times to current affairs, a resilient race of glitter, tucking and throat throttling reality. Auntie’s endowment: a birthright. Her stories: hysterical.

ELECTRICITY is a funny yet touching story about a gay sex addict who hooks up with a closeted virgin after their 10th H.S. reunion in 1983. They form a connection that draws them back to the same motel every 10 years until 2013 as their lives transform & reflect the changes in society around them.

International comic and “love maniac” opens up about the shocking and traumatic lengths she went to with her obsession with love in a raw, racy and hysterical one-woman show.

A taste of "SNATCHED...Stories From Down There". One-woman musical multimedia show about what can happen "when your pussy falls in love and takes you along for the ride". (Think: Vagina Dialogue on Steroids) LGBTQ, etc. 75 mins.

Nicky by Boni B. Alvarez A World Premiere, Developed in the Coeurage CoLab Inspired by Anton Chekhov’s Ivanov, acclaimed Los Angeles playwright Boni B. Alvarez transforms the world of 1800’s Russia into present-day Palm Springs in the World Premiere of Nicky.

*WINNER, ENCORE PRODUCERS AWARD & HOLLYWOOD FRINGE SCHOLARSHIP* Sofie Khan journeys through storybits about her Mexican-Pakistani identity triumphs. And how does Hip Hop and the LGBT+ community play a role up in this mix? Expect things to get thought-provoking, emotional and hysterical!

A rhyming couplets musical that satirically covers the silliness that was the 2016 election. In which 7 actors will take on 30 roles covering the rise of Donald Trump!

The story of a black queer woman who journeys from Atlanta to Africa to restore justice through the arts. As a child she suffers sexual abuse which causes deep trauma, but finds healing and community through the arts. She then moves to Africa and uses the arts to bring healing to other young girls.

A warm, funny, touching, old-fashioned musical about sexual obsession. John uses sex to seek love and connection. Marty uses alcohol to escape his pain. They try to build a life as their demons and guardian angels battle: lust, booze and despair vs. recovery and hope. Can they find a happy ending?

By Katherine Cortez. An apocalyptic event in an LGBT Nightclub changes everything; love becomes hate, hate becomes love. Special event 6/11 celebrating PRIDE and remembering Pulse; proceeds to LGBT Center.

"A true gem." "I laughed like crazy!!" Amber, your A.I. therapist is here. Broken hearts, addicts in recovery, a polyamorous lesbian awaits the arrival of Superintelligence, someone needs a piece of somebody's liver? Wait. Amber, the A.I. therapist likes donuts?

Mrs. Representation explores the stereotypes we see on TV of women: the housewife, the cheerleader, the Asian side character, and the bold lesbian thrown in for laughs and shock value. What if they all met up for therapy sessions? Follow these girls as they fight to create their own narratives.

Very-single Richard has just been set up on a hot date. Obvi Richard's like super nervous but with divine wisdom from a psychic what can go wrong? Oops! That's right, Jer-Bear's Masc4Masc only and Richard's a fem! This date's gotta go down without a glitch or Richard could be stuck single for good.

At the end of the world, the only gay kid in school and one of the guys who used to beat him up find themselves trapped in their old high school. Provocative, hilarious, and heartbreaking, DEAD BOYS is about two modern American young men who have to face fate, race, sexuality - and each other.