$7 Girl
What is a “radical permissionist?” Mae West, a queer, trans sex worker, wants you to be one. In the lineage of Almanac’s ensemble-devised, autobiographical circus theatre pieces xoxo moongirl and The Edge, $7 Girl uses virtuosity, storytelling, innovative aerial work, and improvisation to bring audiences into social issues that are often unheard. This quirky and audacious piece explores sex in personal, political, and industrial contexts as Mae questions the possibility of a world in…
Covid Queertet
Covid Queertet is a new play from Kutztown University professor and playwright, Dr. Deryl Johnson. The play explores the question of “Who controls your identity after your death?” The World Premier debuts at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, Plays and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia. Set during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the evening takes an ominous turn when four actors begin to examine the artistic works, identities…
as if we are all
“As if we are all…” is an interdisciplinary art project that uses music, acting, and participatory decision-making to explore issues of human rights in Iran and our modern world. The project invites viewers to engage with these issues in a unique and thought-provoking way, by creating an immersive and emotionally engaging experience that encourages critical thinking and inspires action. One of the most important aspects of the project is its…
2023 Walk Around Philadelphia – Exhibit @ Cherry Street Pier
ART FROM THE CITY’S EDGE: This exhibit features images from the city’s perimeter created by artists who’ve set out to explore the city’s border on foot. THE PERIMETER WALK: Since 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has evolved into a citywide public program that has facilitated the exploration of the city’s furthest (and wildest) margins for hundreds of Philadelphians. Walk Around Philadelphia creates cultural events that bring people together in shared experiences that connect them to their own…
Odysseus
” ‘Odysseus’ is more than a tour de force. It is a monumental and important work that puts the follies of men (and women) through the lens of Ancient Greece. The journey is profound and fun in ways unexpected…” –Paul Willistein, ABE Award to Odysseus for Best Original Play 2022 “Odysseus” is a bold and emotional tour de force, a compelling one-man play based on Homer’s epic Greek tale. Accompanied only…
TSTMRKT
“…the audience erupts with laughter. Hemmings obliges, shedding all but his boxers when the scene ends. TSTMRKT is littered with offbeat humor—goofy, unexpected, dark and cynical.”-Las Vegas Weekly TSTMRKT (pronounced “Test Market”) is a performance art sketch comedy amalgamation held together with film loops, cut-n-paste theatre, and a relentless soundtrack. There is no “sound person” running the effects. It’s just a “start” button and a bag of nerves. Once the…
Whose Crime Is It Anyway
Murder is afoot, and it is up to you to not only find out whodunnit, but also choose who the victim is! In this interactive murder mystery, your vote determines all of the elements of the crime…leaving the actors to improvise around your choices. Every scene produces more choices for the audience…who will the detective question next? The victim’s wife, or his therapist? Was the motive jealousy or a soured…
Yes & Stand Up
Yes & Stand Up is a crossover of Improv and Stand up performances. Three comedians perform stand up sets and a team of improvisors will create scenes inspired by their sets.
My Wicked, Wicked Garden of Desire
An extremely wicked gardener confronts the consequences of their wicked schemes when three spirits appear to address all this vile wickedness. Presented in a very intimate setting, this original shadow puppet show, created, crafted and performed by Jim Julien, will feature a variety of puppetry styles with multimedia elements that will bring a wickedly foul presence to a gentle garden setting. A delightfully dark garden will be planted from cursed seeds….
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