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From making decisions such as straightening or curling our natural hair to coping with issues such as depression in the Black community, complex[ion] woman explores the intricacies of the everyday experiences of the contemporary woman of color in 2016.

Thirteen's Spring is a poetic take on The Diary of Anne Frank. This delicate coming of age piece explores the universal relationship between father and daughter, the power of young love, and the dangerous events surrounding many comes to life through movement and powerful use of ensemble.

After their mother's death, two unlikely sisters, Harrison and Abigail, must come together in an attempt to reconcile a disrupted adoption that caused them to disappear from one another's lives. Written by acclaimed memoirist Mary Anna King, & starring Catherine Kresge & Sarah Navratil.

HFF FIRST FOR THIS OFF-BROADWAY HIT! A light-hearted rock musical chemical spill. Good versus evil, love versus murder, nuclear waste versus New Jersey. Based on **that** infamous B Movie, TOXIE is factory-run-off fun, but a bit risqué. (13 and up, please.)

STAGE RAW RECOMMENDED! Murder...Cannibalism...Kids! Shakespeare's bloodiest play performed by a cast of middle school students under the direction of a teacher suffering a nervous breakdown...

"COWBOY MOUTH" by Sam Shepard & Patti Smith One Act / One Hour Starring: Cait Mathis & Alton Ray Directed By: Erika Ackerman Production Head: Isabella Figueres FRI/SAT/SUN June 3 - June 26 2016 @ The New Collective LA 6440 Santa Monica Blvd. LA CA 90038 @cowboymouthHFF

**STAGE RAW TOP TEN! A MUST SEE!** Mr. Punch will tickle your ribs as he bludgeons, stabs, slashes, burns, shoots and inappropriately gropes his way straight into your heart in this live-action adaptation of the western world’s most enduring popular entertainment. Not for kids. 50 Min.

(75 minutes) Romeo and Juliet meets Monty Python! A hilarious comedy of errors from multiple award-winning British verse playwright, Ryan J-W Smith. Winner - The International Award - Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015. "The Bard Mark II - Genius!" - BBC. "A damned good romp" - British Theatre Guide

Seven years ago, Michael Leahy went missing. The only glimmer of hope his family is left with is the mysterious phone calls on his birthday each year. This dark comedy follows his sister, Johnny May, stuck with her estranged and dysfunctional family as they gather once more to wait for Michael.

Amy has commitment issues. Her therapist is going through a divorce. Together they find themselves in an unconventional relationship that is bound to get messy. A comedic look into patient/therapist relationships, and how sometimes the person we seek help from can be the one to hurt us the most.

Best Comedy Award Hff16**** Lamprey is having trouble with her husband at home, her partner was just murdered, Internal Affairs is riding her ass, and a homicidal killer is gunning for her. This might just be the best day of her life!

The Wheel of Invention is a peek inside the mind of the 20th century's most troubled themed entertainment visionary, Herman J. Weintraub. Spin The Wheel to travel through the next century and see what's in store! Plus: Join us for a guided tour of Herman's theme park, Weintraubsylvania!

Remount of the smash hit from Fringe 2016. Take a walk in someone else's skin in this fully immersive theatrical experience. One audience member per performance. Morbid & disturbing with a twinge of black humor. Location provided 1hr before show.

Joe Hernandez-Kolski & Joshua Silverstein: comedy, spoken word, beatboxing, rap and revealing storytelling creating a fun show! Stan Lathan (HBO's Def Poetry & Def Comedy Jam) says, "Joe & Joshua are an amazing team! Hilarious and outrageous, driven by provocative writing and strong performances."

In this action-packed comedy, Lauren Van Kurin ("King of Kong: A Musical Parody") stars as a shy librarian recruited into the thrilling world of professional assassinations, international intrigue, and forbidden romance. **WINNER** Season Ten of "Serial Killers" at Sacred Fools Theater