Dark Humor

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Genius, or Dick? is “The story of a modern troubadour, philosopher and inspirational voice of the everyman… or, a delusional debt ridden deadbeat dad with some pretty decent one liners” You, the audience, will take part in the democratic process of voting whether Rick Moore is a Genius, or a Dick!

In Rob Zaleski's horny, heady, interactive, time-traveling solo rap musical, Rob shepherds his younger selves towards destiny: becoming Rodney Dangerdick, Stripperhero. Directed by Emily Bolcik.

The true story of how a comedian for teens convinced himself that he got Donald Trump elected.

Six strangers are invited to a wealthy man's 80th birthday dinner at home. Before long, it is revealed to them that they are much closer to one another than they thought. Chaos ensues as the guests participate in several activities which will determine who is most deserving of a very large prize!

Brainwashed is a dark comedy about growing up in dictatorship. Alina creates absurd reality on stage to explore brainwashing techniques with the audience while sharing her experience of living in Belarus under a brutal regime. It's silly, bizarre, but also dark and vulnerable.

A love song radio show where women (drag queens) call in and share their erotic adventures with radio personality, Shaniah. As the caller shares her story, the viewer is transported into her world. What's your love song dedication?

It's mostly jokes... mostly. Growing up with a bipolar father and a schizophrenic older brother left Aaron Foster with a comb of survivor's guilt, depression and anxiety that has invalidated his every accomplishment, destroyed his every relationship and invaded his every waking thought. A comedy!

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot tells the story of a court case over the ultimate fate of Judas Iscariot. The play uses flashbacks to an imagined childhood, and lawyers who call for the testimonies of such witnesses as Mother Teresa, Caiaphas, Saint Monica, Sigmund Freud, and Satan.

A one woman show about a high school dropout who yearns to be a real estate mogul and Airbnb Superhost in the desert. Will a vision board AND a village be enough to manifest Gabriella’s destiny? See the law of attraction in action on this heroine’s adventure.

Sunny & Finn are a rowdy queer couple living in a broken-down van in Venice Beach. When a nearby murder causes the city to issue a 48-hour sweep of their encampment, Sunny and Finn must rely on their wits and community to fix the van or lose everything they own.

3 Short Plays Concerning LOVE & DEATH

In 1977, Alfred Hitchcock, in the twilight of his career, meets with Mel Brooks to discuss a script that becomes High Anxiety. Loosely based on the lunches between two Hollywood legends, Pure Cinema explores their search for accountability, forgiveness, and tolerable hard boiled eggs.

HFF DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 2024. When Amireh, the matriarch of a British-Iranian family goes missing, her husband and children are thrust into an off-beat spiritual journey that forces them to contend with secrets, infidelity, death ceremonies, an investigation and the psychedelic drug DMT.

When Duncan throws a dinner party for his long term partner, a secret that threatens to derail his entire life threatens to rear its ugly head. Having serious consequences for himself, and the people he claims to care for the most. A blend of Mystery, rom com, and psychological thriller.