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#MeToo, a one-woman show Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Star Stone
Sex Cults with Fake Feminists, Pretend Shamans, Burning Man, Lower East Side nightclub “Photographers” and Tinder F*K Boys all make an appearance in this educational and hilarious 30 plus character one-woman show.
Dates:
Wed, October 25, 2023
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1953 Race For The Summit Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Om Raj Raut
A one-man show about Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, who with Sir Edmund Hillary was one of the first two mountaineers to successfully conquer Everest on his seventh attempt. Written and performed by Om Raj Raut.
Dates:
Wed, October 11, 2023
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After I'm Dead, You'll Have to Feed Everyone Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
By Vivien Straus
The true story of Ellen Straus, a refugee from Nazi Europe who marries a California dairy farmer, later emerging as an environmental pioneer and matriarch of the organic food movement.
Dates:
Thu, October 26, 2023, Sat, October 28, 2023
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Alexa, Play Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Alexa Elmy
A young woman named Alexa is fed up with Amazon’s bastardization of her name. She creates a support group for real Alexas to seek healing over the robot that has stolen their identity, and to ultimately take on yet another mega conglomerate hell-bent on turning women into objects.
Dates:
Tue, October 31, 2023
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Anna Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
Written by Nick Freedson
Performed by Laura Walker
Anna, a mother struggling with epilepsy and unresolved trauma, starts a virtual diary to document her life. Throughout the course of a year, we follow her story of love, heartbreak, and healing. A history of a mother's devotion to her son and herself, "Anna" seeks to answer the question, "How can we move on? And how should we?
Dates:
Sat, October 7, 2023
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Baggage Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Melissa Rose
It's 3am and she is ready to unpack everything. One woman tells the story of her experiences as a touring spoken word artist in the United States and Europe while exploring her need to escape through travel and self-destruction.
Dates:
Tue, October 17, 2023
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Between Me & Them Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by KiDané Kelati
An autobiographical comedy told through a series of therapy sessions, unpacking milestones centered around Body Dysmorphia, Bisexuality, Daddy Issues, and Heartbreak.
Dates:
Fri, October 13, 2023
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Call Me Queen Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Cyrene Renee
“Call Me Queen” the stage play is based on “Call Me Queen” the novel. Like the novel, it highlights each short story focusing on the main characters from childhood to womanhood. The play allows each young lady to come to life, engage with audiences and share their personal experiences in hope through their adversities and victories.
Dates:
Tue, November 14, 2023
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Divine Presence Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
by Algiin Ford
A two-part journey of one man’s struggles through the daunting obstacles of addiction, incarceration and recovery.
The up close and personal revelations bring light and insight as to how what is required, often impedes what is desired.
Dates:
Wed, November 1, 2023, Thu, November 2, 2023
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Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Cathy Ladman
Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? is the story of a funny woman dealing with some not so funny circumstances. How do you become a successful standup comic if you can’t actually stand up? Comedian Cathy Ladman shares her journey in getting there, all while battling an eating disorder that almost killed her. Sound fun!? It is! Join us!
Dates:
Sun, October 1, 2023
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Einstein's Violin: A Play in Three Movements Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Tom Schuch
Accompanied by his favorite classical music, Einstein begins to repair his precious violin, ’Lina.’ All the while he talks to a soon to be revealed muse about his love for music and its influence on his life and work. Through Einstein’s words and the beautiful precision of a classical music we celebrate the coming together of art, science, and love.
Dates:
Wed, November 8, 2023
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Guac - The One Man Show Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Manuel Oliver
"GUAC - The One Man Show” is a one-man social justice theatre piece that tells the true story of Manuel Oliver in the year following the murder of his son Joaquin in the Parkland shooting.
Dates:
Fri, November 3, 2023
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Haven Waits for Everly Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
by Tom Frueh
It’s late at night inside a Manhattan storage facility where Haven surprises Everly with the news that they’re leaving on a transatlantic voyage- their honeymoon cruise. But when Everly’s participation becomes increasingly doubtful, Haven decides to let nothing derail his plans, even if he has to commit murder. What follows is a bizarre journey of passion, suspense-and unspeakable horror.
Dates:
Thu, October 5, 2023
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Hoodwinked From Heaven Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Elisa Brown
Elisa wrote Hoodwinked from Heaven for her late father who suffered with Alzheimer’s. In this heart-warming, knee slapping, Country Cabaret, Elisa spins some Tall Texas tunes and tales inspired by true family stories. Hoodwinked celebrates the deeply American music that kept Elisa’s family alive with hope and laughter and continues the legacy of her father’s character and love.
Dates:
Wed, October 18, 2023
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Hot Boys Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Kali Tripodis
Hot Boys is a multimedia comedy experience starring a former slut and her piano. It explores an unhinged narrator's journey through crushes, heartbreak, and falling in love with [record scratch] herself?! Now I've heard everything! Never lose yourself for love. But if you do, make sure it’s not to a convicted coke dealer with a Justin Timberlake tattoo.
Dates:
Thu, November 16, 2023
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Hummingbird Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
by Misha Gonz-Cirkl
Hummingbird is a nostalgic coming of age story about growing up in the South Bronx during the 70s, in an atmosphere that was nearly impossible to prosper in. It’s a journey back, paying homage to my loving mother, whose strength, love and life’s wisdom, despite the many difficulties of life, nurtured and raised me to see only sky and ‘soar’!
Dates:
Thu, October 12, 2023, Wed, October 11, 2023
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I Feel The Need Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Loree Draude
Loree "Rowdy" Draude, former U.S. naval aviator, blazed a trail as one of the first women combat jet pilots. During her ten-year service, she deployed twice to the Persian Gulf, became an instructor pilot and landing signal officer. In her acclaimed show, "I Feel the Need," she relives her historic deployment on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, sharing adventure, humor, and tragedy with the audience.
Dates:
Fri, October 13, 2023, Sat, November 4, 2023
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If It Bleeds It Leads Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
By Sean Allison
New York City 1993. New York City streets. New York City neighborhoods. New York City nights. New York City haves. New York City have nots. New York City Hall. New York City journalist. New York City stories. New York City murders. New York City fires. New York City Legends.
New York City. If It Bleeds It Leads.
Dates:
Tue, October 10, 2023
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I'm Harvey Milk Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
By Ben Beasley- Produced by Colorado TINTS
Colorado TINTS proudly presents a one-man show about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office.
Dates:
Tue, October 24, 2023
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Katie's Tales Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Agnieszka Kazimierska
Katie’s Tales is the story of a woman and her lover. Her beloved left after the last catastrophe with the promise to return. It is the story of a garden, with a cherry orchard, brimming with the memories and unfulfilled desires of many generations
Dates:
Sat, November 11, 2023
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Keith Moon: The Real Me Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
Performed by Mick Berry
Keith Moon: The Real Me explodes onto the stage with the turmoil and excitement of the wildest man in rock 'n' roll, Keith Moon. Brashly confident, he played quite differently than his peers, turning his massive drumkit into a lead instrument, and his up-front technique was crucial in establishing The Who’s passionate style. A living legend during his lifetime, Keith Moon still stands as the pinnacle of rock-star extremism—both in life and music.
Dates:
Sat, October 21, 2023, Wed, October 25, 2023
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Last Year's Eve Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Zachary Kazepis
Hugo was 8 years old when he came to the country as an immigrant.He has spent the last 15 years of his life living and working in this place that he has slowly grown to call home.
Tomorrow, Hugo will leave the country and never return.
Dates:
Fri, November 10, 2023
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Lee Marvin: Shadows of Saipan Presented by United Solo Theater Festival
by Matt DeCoster
Is our identity solely shaped by the worst words spoken or experiences endured? Lee Marvin, beyond his trials, encompassed rebellion, soldiering, marriage, and acting. Witness an evening immersed in the life of this extraordinary, complex figure—a blend of brilliance, violence, humor, and profound vulnerability. Marvel at the layers that defined him, beyond the darkest moments, as he defied categorization.
Dates:
Sat, October 14, 2023
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Lily the Tiger Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
"Lily The Tiger is a tragicomic rock-musical-fairytale about a woman trying to grow beyond the staggering gravitational pull of people-pleasing ingrained in her by culture, hormones, and plus she’s just nice.
But COME ON! What’s it gonna TAKE?????……."
Dates:
Sun, November 12, 2023
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Macbeth (Solo) Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
MACBETH (solo) is an edit of Shakespeare's Macbeth performed by UK actor Paul Goodwin (RSC, RNT, Cheek by Jowl) with music by Ukrainian composer and sound designer Dmitriy Saratsky. "Goodwin's astonishing performance...he struts the theatrical stage like a caged tiger...utterly compelling." FIVE STARS londontheatre1.com
Dates:
Wed, November 15, 2023
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Medea's Burqua by Marsela Lena Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by MARSELA LENA (Ms)
How does it feel to be a stranger, a refugee in a world that refugees are refused? And if a woman cuts off all the bonds with her country because of love? Her name is Medea and she tries to escape, to alter her fate, to change what is expected of her, namely to kill her children!
Dates:
Sat, October 28, 2023
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MENACE Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
By B. A Finisher - Produced by Magni-Cedar Production House
A groom questions his worthiness and decision to marry after visiting his best man in police custody on the eve of his wedding.
Dates:
Wed, October 18, 2023
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Messianic Moments & Cosmic Conversations Presented by United Solo Theatre Fetival
Messianic Moments and Cosmic Conversations is a Behind the Scenes look at Barb's typical process as a real-life award winning Documentarian and Podcaster. A faux documentary with 8 original characters from different backgrounds based on real people she's interviewed in who were afraid to share pieces of their own stories on camera. Get your tickets now for this funny and heart hitting musical.
Dates:
Sun, October 15, 2023
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Mister Halston Presented by the United Solo Theatre Festival
Mister Halston explores the life and times of famed American fashion designer, Halston. It tells the story of his rise, fame, and ultimate fall through the recreation of a seminal New York Times interview. We meet the people Halston knew and loved, and learn of the visionary work that shaped the evolution of identity, gender politics, sexuality, and style.
Dates:
Sat, November 11, 2023, Sat, November 18, 2023, Wed, November 8, 2023
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Ms. Rebel Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
In this whirlwind one-woman show, a wisecracking young Iranian woman awaits life-altering news, reliving her memories of leaving Tehran for Montreal and fiercely embracing love, lust, and rebellion.
Dates:
Fri, October 6, 2023
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My Grandmother's Mind is Like the Ocean Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
A young man, his grandmother with dementia, and a cactus.
Motl’s trying to connect with his elderly grandmother. She just wants him to read her memoirs, and the further he reads, the more their experiences blur and interweave.
How do you get through to a person who’s not quite there? Is the question behind this hilarious, thought-provoking, and touching musical.
Dates:
Sun, November 5, 2023
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My Life is Not My Own Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Lucinda Carr
Experience the captivating journey of, "My Life is not My Own” - An hour with Harriet Tubman, a woman driven by love, conviction & unwavering faith, written and performed by Lucinda Carr. Inspired by Tubman's unyielding faith, this one-woman show explores her remarkable life including some lesser-known details and the extraordinary faith that guided her actions.
Dates:
Sat, November 4, 2023
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Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
A multi award winning and critically acclaimed performance, features the untold story of Noor Inayat Khan (Indian princess, turned British WW2 spy & Gestapo enemy #1). In this “edge of your seat, heroic, & thrilling” reimagining, Noor, now cornered by the Nazis must choose between betraying her allies or welcome death itself. Her decision will change the outcome of a war we thought we knew everything about.
by Almanya Narula
Dates:
Thu, November 9, 2023
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Radically Unsure Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Holly Smith
“Radically Unsure” is the result of Holly Smith turning her faith crisis into a one woman sketch comedy show by challenging her beliefs and the faith community she was raised in .
Dates:
Sat, October 21, 2023
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Tales of a Blerd Ballerina Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Valoneecia Tolbert
Told with humor, dance, and music, Tales of a Blerd Ballerina’s a bold new choreopoem that centers around cultural pride, comics & yearning in a world that limits Black & female identity.
Dates:
Fri, October 27, 2023
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Texas Hellfire Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
This is a story of trial by actual fire. Based on real events, a grieving sister navigates the tragic loss of her cattle-ranching brother in a massive wildfire. Through a posse of small town Texas and Los Angeles characters, “Texas Hellfire” finds the unexpected humor, raw humanity, and sparks of hope that emerge from the ashes of devastation.
Dates:
Sun, October 29, 2023, Wed, November 1, 2023
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The Book of Shame Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Victor Verhaeghe
The Book of Shame is a gruff, painful, delirious tale of one man’s journey through the gates of shame hell, driven to addiction and madness by this self-hating poison. It is not a ride for the weak. Guts will be exposed, then washed. All in the name of healing.
Dates:
Sat, October 28, 2023
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The Persistent Guest Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Jodeen Revere
The Persistent Guest is a sex, chemo drugs and rock and roll true story of Jodeen Revere’s trifecta of breast cancer diagnosis.
“Consider what you are about to hear, an experiential sensory detailed travelog. A virtual reality cancer helmet made of words. Oculus Quest Cancer Treatment Experience 3.0”
Dates:
Fri, October 20, 2023
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They Called Me Rita Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Onyx Hartwell, starring Nelia McNicol
Rita Hayworth: Hollywood Icon. Underneath her glittering performances and explosive charisma, Rita is like any one of us: shy, lonely, desperate, pretending, hiding, hoping... This one woman play explores Rita’s quest for freedom and love through her rise to stardom to her tragic decline in suffering with Alzheimer’s disease for nearly 30 years.
Dates:
Sun, October 8, 2023
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Things I Learned In Isolation Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
Written & performed by Mary Miller
THINGS I LEARNED IN ISOLATION is a true, funny, honest account of my experiences when I (along with the rest of the world) was put into isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. Written and performed by Mary Miller, it’s a 45-minute one-woman show, staged as a lecture, where the audience will serve as guests to a very enthusiastic narrator!
Dates:
Thu, October 19, 2023
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Trust me, I'm from Essex Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett
In “Trust me, I’m from Essex”, Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett will take you on a journey through life growing up in notorious Essex, England.
Dates:
Fri, November 17, 2023
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Two Cats on a Date Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Griffin Kelly
Tragically weird. Unnecessarily sexual. Two Cats on a Date is exactly what it sounds like. And then much worse. A high-energy solo show in which one woman plays two cats whose romantic dinner kaleidoscopes into a world of intergenerational regret.
Dates:
Sat, November 11, 2023
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Two Realities Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Roman Golovach
A simple guy from a small town in a little-known land through struggle and joy discovered a method of revealing talent. After 10 years implementing, he went from waiter to CEO of successful IT companies. Roman Golovach now emerges an actor, musician, dancer, gamification expert, and mentor in his original motivational, musical, theatrical masterclass, "Two Realities," as Headmaster of Portals.Academy.
Dates:
Sat, November 4, 2023
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Under Heaven's Eyes...Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
Full title: Under Heaven's Eyes - 'the Systemic and Systematic Unjustified Killing's of Black Lives'
by Christopher Tajah
Despite the global outcry and public machinations over the Police killing of George Floyd in America and in the UK, the continual discovery of new footage of members of communities of colour dying at the hands of law enforcement. Now, ever since viewing the murder of George Floyd, it revolves around his mind, throwing his life into freefall.
Dates:
Tue, October 3, 2023
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Under Your Skin Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Jackie Smook
Smook, along with a gaggle of her own expertly crafted puppets, put on a show that everyone will adore. Under Your Skin tells the story of the time Smook worked as a medical assistant during her summer vacation, a job she never expected. Mostly because she had no prior training and this, of course, caused utter chaos to ensue.
Dates:
Sat, October 14, 2023
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United Solo Closing Gala
Wendy-Lane Bailey
United Solo celebrates the end of our 15th festival with a two act show.
Dates:
Sun, November 19, 2023
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Unseen Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Kimberly Prentice
Grab your “all access” pass into the mysterious world of Broadway’s backstage! Follow veteran “star dresser” Pam on her journey of working in the dark, unseen, while trying not to disappear.
Dates:
Sat, October 14, 2023, Sun, October 22, 2023, Thu, October 19, 2023
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Welcome to Splitsville Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Matt Sadowski
Toronto filmmaker (Pretend We're Kissing), playwright (In-Between), and actor (Power Rangers), Matt Sadowski, makes his long-awaited return to the stage.
Dates:
Tue, November 7, 2023
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Whistle- My Mother was Mengele's Secretary Presented by United Solo Theatre Festival
by Hadar Galron
At 45, Tami, daughter to Auschwitz survivors, discovers that she's never really lived or loved. This startling revelation comes through a stranger who suddenly enters her life... But is she capable of reciprocating love? Or will that black hole inside her, win?
Based on A True Story
Dates:
Sat, November 18, 2023
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