true stories

How a Mexican girl from Detroit went from "Most likely not to succeed" to "Kind of making it" in show business. Family curses and all. A true story about not letting your past define your future. Written and performed by television director Linda Mendoza.

“P is for Pink, B is for Boobs” is a woman-centric night of adult-themed storytelling. Rated-R for strong language and nudity (KIDDING...Language will be tamed...)! Come enjoy a “happy-ending” without the hand-job!

A true story: In 1939, when she is 9, Eleanor’s family moves from the US to Germany, but war breaks out as her family is crossing the Atlantic, and they are trapped in Nazi Germany for WWII. "★★★★★ Garner is incredibly talented and connects deeply with the story and characters!"—FringeReview.co.uk

Drums take center stage as these 5 short plays explore the reasons behind the rhythms. There will be RePercussions! Featuring Brighid Fleming & Michael McColl. With Michael Weissman on drums.

A philandering husband gets a lot more than he bargained for.

A true story based on the life of Elizabeth Collins, a Los Angeles based comedian and storyteller, about her relationship with her father who comes out as gay while being married to her mother. Follow her through the twists and turns of being part of a "modern family" in the 90s.

Greg David Jones is an actor, a comedian, a veteran, and he suffers from bi-polar and PTSD. In this show he shares his stories from joining the Army, gaining and losing friends, coming to Hollywood, discovering his bi-polar, becoming a father, and how luck got him here. Dir. Justin Donaldson

HFF15 BEST ENSEMBLE THEATRE! A F*cked-Up Fact-Based Fairytale, Cookie is a bruise-black comedy full of sex, drugs, suburban angst, and one original song about the joys of cutting. Cookie...will make you laugh, cry, and wince, with a rockstar cast of Sacred Fools members.

"I need help to transfer $100 million from Bank of Nigeria!" We've all gotten the e-mail, but actor Dean Cameron wrote back! This hit show ("Screamingly funny; like Larry David on happy dust"–Los Angeles Times), documents his hilarious 11 month correspondence with one bewildered Nigerian.

Experience the golden age of musicals ... kinda. Well it is "A" musical show anyway. California Kiki is a funny, a little in your face and all together good time of music and theater cabaret style! Opening for Brett "The Producers Present" a parody of putting together a fringe show.

The story of a woman who tried on 30 jobs, in 30 years before finally doing what everyone said she couldn't. She has surrendered to her passion for performing. But now she has dirt to dish about the odd-jobs and odd-balls she's encountered along the way. Come see her now. Unemployed. Finally.

Nell Gwynne - Darling of Stage and Royal Bed! Whizz back to 1660s' Merry Olde Englande for a saucy look at how one of Britain's first actresses became King Charles II's mistress and a serious contributor to the role of women in theatre. With music, oranges and some Anglo-Saxon language!

"All of my positive parenting skills have abandoned me." Megan Dolan is having a hard day. She seeks solace in her Vitamix, tracing the roots of her smoothie addiction back to one pivotal year when her mom joined a cult, her dad joined the dating pool and her world fell apart.

Born to Lead Despite the challenges facing women and minorities of her generation, Susan Ahn Cuddy never took for granted the sacrifices of her democracy. She became the first female aerial gunnery officer in the history of the U.S. Navy.

A cast of 4 read real suicide notes, ranging from Kurt Cobain to war veterans, victims of bullying and members of the LGBT community. In the vein of “Vagina Monologues” and “Love Letters”. A portion of the proceeds go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.