2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.The Actor’s Nightmare
Renaissance Productions
Comedy/Satire
Through fateful miscalculation, an accountant finds himself the star of the show. Although which show, he, his fellow actors and the audience cannot seem to determine. A highly theatrical comedy. Written by Christopher Durang. Ages 10+ Violence, Strobe lights, Loud noise/gunshots
AfterLife
SunsetGun productions
Solo/Drama
From Brooklyn, N.Y.: Trace the evolution of women by following one soul’s search for happiness. What do an Appalachian midwife, a 1950s homemaker and a slowly unraveling film producer have in common? Nothing…and everything. Written by C. Van Strander and C .Simmons. Ages 15+ Adult language
Auntie Dorris’ You May Not Wanna Know but I’m Gonna Tell You Anyway A-thon
Zoe Schwartz
Solo/Comedy
From Chicago: Dorris is turning 80 and sharing her birthday with you through a night of nostalgia, whiskey and song. Part vaudeville, part your drunk aunt at Shabbat dinner, Dorris is sure to charm anyone with a heart. Created by Zoe Schwartz. Ages 16+ Adult language
Cherry Cherry Lemon
Keira McDonald
Comedy/Drama
From Seattle: A twist of fate brings together an awkward woman and a party girl. Their friendship develops through erotic stories about love, sex and how one doesn’t always mean the other. Accompanied by live solo guitar. Written by Keri Healey. Ages 17+ Adult language
Cigarettes for Jesus
Steve Anderson
Comedy/Satire
A young christian couple inherits a cigarette factory in China and decides to use it to spread the Gospel. A comedy that answers the questions What would Jesus smoke and Does christian salvation give cash back? Written by Steve Anderson. Ages 13+
Hogg and the Humors
Artists Without Borders
Improv/Comedy
International storytelling sensation Jimmy “The Hog” Hogg teams up with hometown heroes Four Humors Theater to attempt the impossible: Make you laugh. Dry British wit meets brash American bravado! Howdy, chaps! Created by Four Humors and Jimmy Hogg. Ages 12+
Masha 3000
Erin Search-Wells
Comedy/Sci-fi/mystery
Local comedienne Erin Search-Wells takes Chekhov’s “Masha” and launches her into the future. Vexed and huffy, Masha 3000 is surrounded by floating screens, voice-protected videos and multiple online aliases. Created by Erin Search-Wells. Ages 8+
The Morning After the Summer of Love
Scream Blue Murmur
Spoken Word
From Northern Ireland: 1968: The year of revolt and beyond. Performance poetry from N. Ireland. Assassination, liberation, riot and revolution. Humorous, irreverent, thought-provoking words and beats tackling the ripples of ’68. Created by Scream Blue Murmur. Ages 16+ Adult language
The Problem of the Body: Why is our society ashamed of bodily urges?
Prof. Rudman
Solo/Satire
Like John Waters channeled through Sir Kenneth Clark, Prof. Rudman examines contemporary American attitudes toward bodily urges by comparing recent media coverage with jaw-dropping imagery from other cultures. Created by Prof. Damon Rudman. Ages 18+ Nudity, Adult language
Sodom, Gomorrah and Adam
Adam Frischhertz
Musical theater/Satire
A tale of revelry and reformation: Young man recalls a lifetime of sin through rock songs. A bit like a cabaret only with more self-loathing and music created by a hybrid of Brian Wilson and Freddie Mercury. Created by Chris Strouth. Ages 13+ Adult language
This Show Will Change Your Life!
David Mann
Comedy/Satire
Are you poor, depressed and have no friends? Well, this show is for you! In 50 minutes, you will learn how to make a million dollars, find a hot lover and conquer mortality! And you’ll get a free pencil! Created by David Mann and Scott Jorgenson. Ages 18+
Thursday, July 305:30 AfterLife Friday, July 315:30 This Show Will Change… Saturday, August 11:00 Hogg and the Humors Sunday, August 21:00 Cigarettes for Jesus | Monday, August 35:30 Auntie Dorris’… Tuesday, August 45:30 The Actor’s Nightmare Wednesday, August 55:30 Sodom, Gomorrah… Thursday, August 65:30 AfterLife
| Friday, August 74:00 Hogg and the Humors Saturday, August 81:00 The Morning After… Sunday, August 91:00 Masha 3000
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