ABOUT THE PLAYS
ALL DELIGHTED PEOPLE
by Rhett Goldman
After a young artist named Crystal loses her connection to the divine, she creates an experimental play to try to better understand her situation. Within the play, a boy named Henry, abandoned by his mother in infancy, is conditioned to believe that his god has disowned the world. As Henry and his mother get closer to reuniting, Crystal must face the fact that her experiment may not provide her with the answers she’s looking for.
Featuring: Zariyah Perry, Vinita Dixit, Andrés Carbonell, Eli Barron, William Brady Bagwell, and Michael Michel
GODS & HEROES
by Paul Williams
Gods & Heroes is a rock and roll musical fairy tale about ’90s rocker Simon Byrd, presumed dead after taking a mysterious new drug. When he wakes in the modern world from a Sleeping Beauty-like coma, he discovers rock and roll itself is dead. Or is it only asleep?"
Featuring: Gregory Lush, Giovannie Cruz, Max Hartman, Taylor Harris, Lauren LeBlanc, Johanna Nchekwube, Celeste Perez, and Ben Stegmair
OUT OF LINE CONCEPTS
LORD OF THE FLIES
LITERATURE IN MOTION
Lord of the Flies: Literature in Motion, inspired by William Golding’s classic novel, opts to use movement in place of dialogue and pushes the boundaries of textual interpretation by using a combination of dance, shadow puppetry, and physically rooted acting, all set to the music of various genres. This creative new interpretation uses a variety of theatrical styles and techniques to convey the heightened and primal emotions of the stranded boys.
presents
REEL ART
presented by Random Stage
Es un circuito teatral de obras cortas en las que sólo 5 actores tienen la oportunidad de mostrar versatilidad representando más de un papel en el mismo show.
Reel-Art is a continuously evolving staging of short plays in Spanish where 5 actors seek to transform both the audience and themselves in relation to a specific topic. Under the direction of Austin’s Joty Collet, ReelArt presents 5 pieces that speak on a universal theme which brings us closer to a greater discovery of ourselves as human beings, LOVE.
Featuring: Verónica Pomata, Soledad Bautista, Joty Collet, Iván Dávila and Miki Vargas
SPANK BANK TIME MACHINE
by John Michael
It's Angels in America meets Snakes on a Plane, but with DRUGS! Time travel with Trauma Clown John Michael who creates a space to mourn and celebrate those who we might have lost. This show raises awareness about NARCAN and offers us a chance to go back for a do-over. A queer fantasia which will unleash your inner FunMonster.
Featuring: John Michael
Directed by Elizabeth Lovelady
Developed with: Sammy Zeisel
WHERE THE F IS JOSEPH MARA?
by Mac Welch & Emily Bernet
Joseph Mara is living out his fifteen minutes of fame—and then he goes missing. When the possibilities range from hiding in a bunker to lost in space, are the theories really about finding Mara? Or racking up a million followers? Created by Mac Welch and Emily Bernet, this surrealist comedy challenges our fascination with viral conspiracies and the people who fuel them.
Featuring: Savannah Ellyach, Matthew Manelli, Willow Dubose, and Madeleine Norton
DOWNSTAIRS
AN EVENING WITH PENIS
by Robert Buckley
Join us for a tongue-in-cheek evening with one of the world’s most talked-about organs! You’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know as Penis takes the stage in this interactive celebration of manhood’s most controversial symbol. At once Shakespearean and sassy, crude and classy, Penis will win your hearts and warm your cockles, as you examine the trials and tribulations of day-to-day life as Penis!
Featuring: Kelly Moore Clarkson and Hadley Shipley
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Pegasus Theatre
THE UNFINISHED SHOW
HI, HOW ARE YOU?
by Jaymes Gregory
Daniel Johnston was a musician and artist regarded as a significant figure in the “outsider art” genre. His struggles with bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia are well documented and his music and art have been frequently cited for their "pure" and "childlike" qualities. He communicates through these mediums in a manner that seems simple, but when dissected, reveals a fantastic world of Daniel’s creation. “Hi, How are You? The Unfinished Show” is a journey through Daniel’s imagination, delivered through his own words and imagery.
Featuring: Jaymes Gregory, Jeff Price, Jerry Davis
MAN: ON MAN
by Jeff Swearingen
Max Blankman is your average, simple…very simple American man. He works hard as a lumberjack, spends time with his friends, and at the end of the day, comes home to his lovely new bride from Russia. He’s no beta male, because society’s taught him to be strong…and it’s a good thing because his manhood is about to be under attack! Part improv, part script…all (or mostly) from the comedic mind of Dallas’ own Jeff Swearingen.
Featuring: Nadia DeWolf, Taylor Donnelson, Parker Lindsay, Tex Patrello, and Doak Rapp
NEW AND IMPROVING
by Janae Hatchett
Nathan, a former mathlete and current accountant, is convinced to attend a therapy mixer where he encounters two forces of nature: Turk, a self-proclaimed lady’s man, and Piper, a sarcastic smart aleck. With grace like a palm tree in a hurricane, they shove Nathan headlong into the dating pool. Will he sink or will he swim? This sharp and inciteful comedy tugs at the heartstrings and deftly demonstrates how mental illness comes in all shapes and sizes.
Featuring: Brendan Tetter, Caitlyn Cole, Will Frederick, Jenny Wood, Blair Mitchell, Meg Steffens, Zoe Settle, and Rhea Donay
Assistant Directed by: Molly Bower
SELFIE CONSCIOUS
by Danny Anchondo, Jr.
Selfie-Conscious is an interactive show in which the host, notoriously bad influencer Mr. PIXIE, guides the audience in birthing a digital avatar for his new platform, “Selfie-Conscious”. Be sure to charge your phones and practice your selfie taking skills for this musical journey in which your selfie almost becomes the main character. But always remember, Mr. PIXIE is the star.
Featuring: Danny Anchondo, Jr.
MYSTERY SHOW
by Jane Doe
Due to the late cancelation of one of our intended participants, this block will feature your chance to see a MYSTERY SHOW! Four exclusive, one night only events. Will it be comedy? Maybe it’s dance! Play reading, slam poetry...the possibilities are endless! Wanna find out? Buy a ticket, take your seat, and prepare yourself for curtain up!
Featuring: John Doe
CABARET/IMPROV
LOVE IS A MANY SPLINTERED THING
featuring Jodi Craword Wrighgt
Returning to FIT for a second time, Jodi Crawford Wright is presenting her acclaimed cabaret, Love Is A Many Splintered Thing. It’s a funny, poignant, and revealing peak into her love lives. You’ll laugh, you may cry, and you’ll leave filled with joy and hope. Come join her as she brings her story to life through song!
I'M LITERALLY EVERY WOMAN
featuring Sarah Powell
Inspired by America Ferrera’s now famous monologue from The Barbie Movie, this cabaret is an ode to modern feminism. Mostly a one woman show (because, let’s face it, most women spend their days doing it all, and doing it alone), each evening will have a surprise special guest. In true cabaret fashion, songs will come from every genre, from classical to musical theater, jazz standards to contemporary pop.
MAMA
TRIED
Made up of Chad Cline, Rachel Farmer, Tyler Via, and Tim Yeager. This whirlwind of a show takes you on a roller coaster ride from comedy to tragedy and leaves you wanting more. You never know what you're going to see when this group hits the stage, but they are always sure to entertain.
THE IMPS!
Welcome gentlefolk one and all to a festival of both levity and despair, all to be found at the third theater ever yet established!
Despair we say? Aye for never was there more a tale of woe than that of the Imps before they found their permanent home.
I'VE ALWAYS BEEN SHY
featuring Laura Lyman Paynel
A journey of self-discovery as a woman unravels the mystery behind her lifelong passion for performing. Through the eyes of her family, she explores her true self showcasing classic Broadway numbers and a hilariously witty script crafted from real interviews. An entertaining and introspective love letter to musical theater that will leave you singing and smiling all the way home.
DRY CLEAN ONLY
Comprised of Chad Cline, Rachel Farmer, and Jeff Swearingen, this group brings intense physical comedy and wacky side stories blowing through the audience with the energy of the Tasmanian Devil and the heart of a Hallmark film.