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American Carnage: A Solo Staged Reading of Select Screenplays by Stephen K. Bannon Zack Mast Writer: Zack Mast Director: Bryan Duff Before he fell into politics, aspiring screenwriter Steve Bannon struggled to be taken seriously as an artist. In scenes spanning pivotal moments in his life, Bannon ponders the age-old question: is it worth descending into madness to trigger the libs? 45m   National   FringeNYC Comedy   Solo Show           FringeNYC Flag - Pink SUN 14 @ 7:00  ||  WED 17 @ 5:30  ||  FRI 19 @ 8:30  ||  SUN 21 @ 5:30  ||  MON 22 @ 7:00

Off the Grid Writer: Raanan Hershberg When comedian Raanan Hershberg's phone breaks, he finds himself in a terrifying predicament: being alone with his thoughts for a day. A must-see stand up show about cell phone addiction and intimacy in the modern era. 1h 15m   Local   FringeNYC Comedy   Solo Show              FringeNYC Flag - Pink SAT 13 @ 7:00  ||  MON 15 @ 8:45  ||  SAT 20 @ 3:00  ||  WED 24 @ 5:00  ||  SAT 27 @ 7:00

Broken English, Mother Tongue minnerican productions Writer: Javier Morillo Director: Beliza Torres-Narváez Funny, poignant stories of growing up on Army bases and in Puerto Rico. Since Hurricane Maria, Americans have learned a lot about that island—perfect fine to see a show where, between stories, the audience is quizzed on its knowledge of Puerto Rico! 1h 15m   National   FringeNYC Solo Show   Comedy           FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SUN 14 @ 2:00  ||  THU 18 @ 6:00  ||  SUN 21 @ 2:30  ||  THU 25 @ 8:15  ||  SAT 27 @ 8:15

Eulalia: A Bedtime Story Pretty Bird Theater Company Writer: Sarah Cuneo, based on the writings of Infanta Eulalia of Spain Director: Brad Wilson What if moving forward meant losing what you love? Using toys, humor, and fairytale tropes, “Eulalia” tells the tragic, true story of a Spanish princess’ struggle for freedom. Life isn’t a fairytale, and sometimes the princess has to save herself. 45m   Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Drama           FringeNYC Flag - Yellow FRI 12 @ 8:45  ||  TUE 16 @ 3:45  ||  WED 17 @ 8:45  ||  SAT 20 @ 4:15  ||  MON 22 @ 3:30

I Favor My Daddy redBrick Agency Writer: Jamie Brickhouse Jamie’s octogenarian father, Daddy Poo, is a ribald Catholic conservative accepting of his son’s homosexuality and arrested alcoholism. Is Jamie the full-blown version of Daddy Poo—all the things Daddy Poo was, but didn’t quite become: alcoholic, writer, gay? 1h Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Comedy              FringeNYC Flag - Yellow FRI 12 @ 7:00  ||  TUE 16 @ 7:45  ||  SAT 20 @ 2:30  ||  THU 25 @ 6:30  ||  SAT 27 @ 2:45

I'm Just Fine Writer: Nina Mozes Director: Melissa Firlit In the game show of life, you could win ALL the diseases! Nina has high-stakes symptoms, but her doctors won't play. Maybe laughter IS the best medicine, 'cause there's comedy in exam rooms. Learning to cope is painfully funny. 1h 5m   Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Comedy           FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SUN 14 @ 4:00  ||  FRI 19 @ 6:00  ||  SUN 21 @ 4:30  ||  FRI 26 @ 8:30  ||  SUN 28 @ 2:45

Do This One Thing for Me Jane Elias Writer: Jane Elias Director: Tracy Bersley My dad was taken from Greece and survived Auschwitz. All he wants now is to see his Janoula (that's me) happy (translation: married with children). Not happening. But could my trip to Poland better honor the family legacy? Let's go. 1h 15m   Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Drama              FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SUN 14 @ NOON  ||  SAT 20 @ 8:00  ||  SUN 21 @ 6:30  ||  THU 25 @ 4:30  ||  SAT 27 @ 4:30

Latter Gay Saint Writer: Craig Mangum Director: Michelle Walson Kuykendall Moth Grand Slam Winner Craig Mangum is on a mission to spread the gospel of self-acceptance in this hilarious, heartbreaking, inspiring story of a hopelessly gay Mormon’s transformation from Elder to Queen. 1h Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Comedy           FringeNYC Flag - Pink SAT 13 @ 9:00  ||  MON 15 @ 7:00  ||  SAT 20 @ 5:00  ||  TUE 23 @ 6:30  ||  SAT 27 @ 9:00

Nancy Drewinsky and the Search for the Missing Letter BirdWorks Writer: Robin Bady Director: Loren Niemi & Megan Wells Robin isn't afraid of the bogeyman; she's haunted by Senator McCarthy, instigator of the 1950's witch-hunts. To claim her truth, she reveals the deeply personal story of her family's struggles when her father was accused of being a traitor. 1h 30m   Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Spoken Word/Poetry           FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SAT 13 @ 2:15  ||  MON 15 @ 3:00  ||  FRI 19 @ 8:00  ||  FRI 26 @ 6:15  ||  SUN 28 @ 5:00

The Public and Private Deaths of Carol O'Grady Frank Murdocco Writer: Frank Murdocco Director: Jessica DiPaola, Lindsey Smith, Frank Murdocco Carol O'Grady is found brutally murdered in her home on Christmas Eve. What follows are those around her desperately trying to make sense of their lives and their world in this heartbreaking, hilarious, and wildly vulgar solo show. Local   FringeQNS Solo Show   Comedy           FringeQNS JCAL - Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning THU 18 @ 7:00  ||  FRI 19 @ 8:00  ||  SAT 20 @ 8:00

I Don't Know Shit About Cars Writer: Zac Jaffee Director: Christopher Burris A car ride through the past. Your daughter in the back seat. Take her to meet your dad. Survive detours, tall tales, Gremlins, and a blown tire. What's a father, anyway? Writer/performer is previous winner of FringeNYC Overall Excellence Award. 1h 20m   Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Multi-Media        FringeNYC Flag - Yellow FRI 12 @ 4:45  ||  SUN 14 @ 7:45  ||  THU 18 @ 3:45  ||  SAT 20 @ 5:45  ||  TUE 23 @ 7:15

From A Distance S&S Theatricals Writer: Keren Abreu Swipe right on Keren Abreu’s sincere and infectious song cycle about relationships in the digital age and what it means to stay connected with your loved ones from a distance! 1h 20m   Local    Musical/Opera   Solo Show           The Huron Club @ Soho Playhouse FRI 12 @ 9:15  ||  SUN 14 @ 4:45  ||  THU 18 @ 7:15  ||  MON 22 @ 7:15  ||  FRI 26 @ 10:00

Grand Rounds P Pop & G Writer: Chris Adrian Director: Polly Noonan How do we make sense of the insensible? A physician teaching on the topic of “narrative medicine” finds the story line running amok. Caroline Luft performs this mordantly funny, heart-rending study of an unraveling psyche. 1h Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Drama        FringeNYC Flag - Pink SUN 14 @ 3:30  ||  TUE 16 @ 8:30  ||  SAT 20 @ 8:45  ||  WED 24 @ 9:00  ||  SUN 28 @ 2:00

Allah Earth: The Cycle of Life Sabina England Writer: Sabina England, Music by Micropixie and Paco Serén Dreams of jellyfish, clouds and nature and dancing awaken our souls! Together let's chart the universe, and witness the cycle of life with mime, sign-language, mudras and video. There is so much more to the world than we realize! 45m   National   FringeNYC Solo Show   Multi-Media           FringeNYC Flag - White SAT 20 @ 7:30  ||  SUN 21 @ 7:00  ||  TUE 23 @ 4:45  ||  SAT 27 @ 1:15

Joe Charnitski: An Actual Patriot Joe Charnitski Writer: Joe Charnitski From Carter vs. Reagan, to 9/11, and today’s need for resistance, 2-time winner of The Moth StorySlam considers, explores, and dissects the idea of patriotism, its inspirations, motivations, and consequences through personal stories and reflections on recent history. Local   FringeQNS Solo Show              FringeQNS The Secret Theatre SAT 20 @ 3:00  ||  TUE 23 @ 9:30  ||  TUE 29 @ 9:00  ||  TUE 30 @ 7:00

SIMPLE MATH: solving for the neurobiology of assault Writer: Lisa Danielle Buch, with Music by Frank G. Schiro Director: Ben Stockman Choreographer: Maridee Slater (mentor x power) + (drive x trust) = Wh(y)-- An aspiring actress filled with chutzpah faces a confounding calculation when her trusted mentor is revealed to be a sexual predator. Using SIMPLE MATH she solves for “wh(y)” 1h 30m   National   FringeNYC Solo Show   Drama              FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SAT 13 @ 4:30  ||  THU 18 @ 8:00  ||  SUN 21 @ 12:15 +  ||  FRI 26 @ 4:00  ||  SUN 28 @ 7:15

Home, Sweet, _____ Writer: Collette Campbell Director: Collette Campbell Home, Sweet, ____ is the story of a clown trying to find home in a new place. Eventually she discovers that home was there inside her all along. 45m   Local   FringeNYC Clown/Mask   Solo Show           FringeNYC Flag - Pink SAT 13 @ 3:00  ||  WED 17 @ 7:00  ||  FRI 19 @ 7:00  ||  SUN 21 @ 7:00  ||  MON 22 @ 5:30

That's Not How It Happened Colleen Hindsley Writer: Colleen Hindsley Colleen Hindsley tells stories about growing up in an Irish pub, with her 5 siblings and larger than life parents. There’s plenty of unreliable memories, family legends, spiritual healers and just maybe even a little bit of truth. 1h Local   FringeNYC Solo Show   Comedy              FringeNYC Flag - Yellow SUN 14 @ 6:00  ||  FRI 19 @ 4:15  ||  SUN 21 @ 8:30  ||  FRI 26 @ 2:15  ||  SAT 27 @ 6:30

The Improvement Association Writer: Lucius Robinson Director: Lucius Robinson Concerned neighbor Mitchell Barnes has spent the last fourteen years defending his suburb from the forces of Hell. Now, a new threat forces Mitch to take to the cul-de-sac and reveal the demonic truth about the changeling boy next door. 45m      FringeNYC Solo Show   Drama

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