The Mountain, Malt Liquor, My Mom & Me , performed by Mary Regan, is a piece that traces a pivotal hiking trip and the unexpected lessons that followed. Regan folds together stories of family, friendships, recovery, identity, and even an introduction to the world of Drag Kings, shaping these threads into a narrative that motivates, surprises, and invites reflection. Her ability to navigate both difficult memories and lighter observations gives the piece momentum and depth fro

Intact: One Woman’s Search for Home , written and performed by Robin Colucci, is a lively solo piece that blends comedy, song, and personal storytelling. Colucci’s performance is energetic and engaging, inviting the audience into a journey that explores childhood memories, identity, and the search for purpose. Beneath the humor, the piece examines the challenge of holding a life together while navigating internal struggles and past relationships. Colucci’s willingness to show

The Secret Poetess of Terezín by Lenka Lichtenberg weaves together music, memory, and history with extraordinary care. Through songs and spoken reflections inspired by writings from the Terezín concentration camp during World War II, Lichtenberg offers a performance that feels both powerful and meticulously shaped. Her vocal delivery and musical interpretation create an emotional landscape that honors the weight of the material without ever overwhelming it. The simple piano-

Light , performed by Xue “Snow” Zeng Hwang, is a visually striking and emotionally nuanced solo piece that explores themes of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Hwang employs expressive movement and physical storytelling to guide the audience on a journey shaped by personal challenges, inner conflict, and a desire for connection. Her use of body language creates clarity and emotional depth, allowing the audience to follow the narrative through gesture, rhythm, and physic

A Social Activist Comedy , written and performed by Kevin J. Chaplin, blends drag-infused humor, character work, and social commentary into an energetic solo performance. Chaplin opens the show with a bold first character, a teacher at an elite Manhattan school, which sets the tone for the series of comedic personas that follow. Over the course of the hour, he shifts between more than ten characters, each with a distinct personality and storyline. While the character changes

Queen of the World is a thoughtful and engaging solo piece that blends humor, memory, and personal storytelling with a striking sense of style. The performer brings a strong presence to the stage, weaving together moments of vulnerability, sharp observation, and emotional complexity. The structure of the piece allows the audience to move fluidly through different chapters of her life, creating a sense of intimacy and connection. Visually, the production is both unique and ele

Mother’s Day is a solo performance that explores the joys, challenges, and unexpected turns of motherhood through a blend of storytelling, humor, and emotional reflection. Susan Chase takes the audience through various stages of her life, offering candid insights into her family, identity, and the shifting roles that come with being both a mother and a daughter. With warmth and an inviting presence, she shares moments that resonate deeply, some of which are about love, loss,

MOM WTF!  is an unflinching, funny, and deep exploration of motherhood, womanhood, and the unpredictable turns life can take. Performed and written by Carol Johnson and presented for one night only at the United Solo Festival, this solo show offered an unforgettable blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional truth. Johnson’s stage presence is magnetic from the moment she steps onto the stage. Her costumes and stage presence drown the audience in creativity and theatrical ar

An Evening With Great Irish Writers is a heartfelt and engaging solo performance by Neil O’Shea, presented at the United Solo Festival. O’Shea brings a collection of Irish stories, characters, and traditions to life with a mix of warmth, humor, and expressive storytelling. His performance blends classical influences with contemporary clarity, making the material accessible and resonant for an American audience. Throughout the show, O’Shea moves seamlessly between personaliti

Snapshots  is a powerful celebration of womanhood, beautifully performed by Alice Christine Hughes with musical direction and accompaniment by Rachel Bradley. From the very first moment, Hughes’s voice filled the space with warmth and emotional depth, creating a musical harmony that carried throughout the entire evening. Bradley’s work at the piano was equally compelling; her playing grounded the performance and elevated every moment, perfectly complementing Hughes’s vocals.

Memorable and glamorous defined the evening of Judy's Encore , performed by Ali Harper. From the moment the music began, with Matthew Everingham on piano and Hillai Govreen on clarinet, the audience was transported into Judy Garland's world. The performance evokes the singer's later years, when her life on stage and in smoky piano lounges reflected her brilliance and longing for the past. I wasn't looking for a traditional plot or a tidy arc of hope. Instead, the show invited

In Therapist Zero , Brian Leonard delivers a TED Talk–style solo show that mixes humor, honesty, and reflection to explore the complexities of therapy, self-awareness, and personal growth. The piece examines what happens when professional boundaries blur and how one's relationship with a therapist can reveal deeper truths about healing and control. Through anecdotes drawn from his own experiences, Leonard navigates therapy's awkward, funny, and sometimes painful realities. He

Written and performed by Ana Sophia Colón, Puerto Rico es una Cama Twin is a fierce, funny, and heartfelt solo show that explores the complexities of family, identity, and survival through a Puerto Rican lens. Directed by Cándido Tirado, the piece blends humor, heartbreak, and cultural pride as Colón shape-shifts through generations of women, revealing the strength it takes to carry and sometimes break the cycles we inherit. Before Colón even steps on stage, Latin music fill

Adapted from her memoir, Erika Marozsán's solo show Enemies of the People  is a moving and musically driven journey through family, history, and self-discovery. The piece follows Kati's search for freedom and understanding as she uncovers the truth about her family's past in post-war Hungary. It's a story of resilience and reflection, told with emotional honesty and artistic purpose. Music plays a vital role in shaping the show's atmosphere. Composers Márton Kovács and Ádám M

Kim Smith's solo show, Escape from Miami, presented at the United Solo Festival, blurs the line between truth and theatricality. Smith delivers a performance that feels deeply authentic and real in the emotional, performative sense while showcasing strong technical and directorial precision. Smith begins with vivid memories from childhood, stories of loss and her own early ambitions to attend NYU, which were cut short by financial struggles. What follows is an onstage existe

Leah Guy's solo show, The Night Light of the Soul , is a heartfelt exploration of peace, healing, and spiritual awakening. Based on her actual experiences, Guy tells her story of a spiritual teacher who believed she had life all figured out, until she bought a haunted 200-year-old house. Set during the pandemic lockdown, the haunting becomes a catalyst for Guy to confront the memories that truly haunt her: trauma, loss, and the anxiety that kept her from living fully. Guy pla

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