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, such as the death of a six-year-old, and her own early ambitions to attend NYU, which were cut short by financial strugg

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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