Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
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Martin Dockery: Truth
Martin Dockery: Truth
Ridiculous. Surprising. Funny. Sincere. Heartbreaking. Autobiographical. A true story about lies. Or the other way around. Case in point: “Best storyteller in the US.” -Orlando Sentinel. Performer of last year’s EVERY GOOD STORY ENDS WITH ONE. Dockery is the winner of over 50 festival awards from his 15 years of touring fringes all over the… Read More »Martin Dockery: Truth
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
France, 1981: The first socialist president is about to be elected and young Natacha is ready to launch a revolution. But first, she has to take down the schoolyard bully, emasculate the rules of French grammar, and make off with grandma’s chocolate.I’LL MILK THE COW MYSELF tells the story of three generations of women, facing… Read More »You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
Seeing Stars
Seeing Stars
At 31, Steve moves back in with his parents. He's always wished his father were different. Less distant. Less gruff. Less critical. More alive. More engaged. Easier to connect with. But when his dad transforms before his very eyes, Steve is in for the ride of a lifetime. “Seeing Stars”—a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of… Read More »Seeing Stars
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
“Emil Amok” is like John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Dummies,” only more uniquely American Filipino. It’s a live, on-stage, in-the-moment comic storytelling show featuring award-winning journalist Emil Guillermo, a former host of NPR's “All Things Considered,” who comes to grips with race and ethnicity in a memoir that has delighted critics from coast to coast.… Read More »Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
The Jester of All Maladies
The Jester of All Maladies
Rogue star Kurt Fitzpatrick (Cathedral City, Best Picture, Bromance, Hooray for Speech Therapy, Dancing in the Mist) was diagnosed with cancer in December 2019. Boo! But he got through it with a bunch of chemo, stimulating immunotherapy, heaps of Facebook love, and a generous supply of Fig Newtons. Join Kurt as he shares his comedically… Read More »The Jester of All Maladies
In the Haze of Broken Circles
In the Haze of Broken Circles
Aleño Dance Project is excited to present ‘In the Haze of Broken Circles’. This piece is a 50-minute dance exploration that strives to address the profound impact of generational trauma, societal expectations, and the struggle for belonging and acceptance within a community. As a generation marked by war, economic instability, and persistent poverty, we have… Read More »In the Haze of Broken Circles
Baby Medina
Baby Medina
Joe Medina is a Fresno native, now residing in Los Angeles, whose music project MERCH has taken him far and wide. His most recent album under that moniker is titled 'Amour Bohemian', which received unanimous critical acclaim and received coverage everywhere from Popmatters to NBC. Recorded analog in multiple studios and with 65 collaborators that… Read More »Baby Medina
seaMAN
seaMAN
The spray of sea salt, the creak of the boards, a flash of lightning, and BOOM! Captain Sea MAN has arrived. Looks like your 30 Minute Scenic Boat Tour just got a little bit more interesting. seaMAN is a dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder… Read More »seaMAN
99 Dreams
99 Dreams
99 Dreams is a one-act play written by Kate McKnight. Concept by Sarah McKnight Serafimidis & Kate McKnight. Features performances of several rock cover songs and an original song by Sarah Serafimidis. 99 Dreams is a cover band of middle-aged musicians who have played together for decades in a small Central Valley town. While the… Read More »99 Dreams
The Jester of All Maladies
The Jester of All Maladies
Rogue star Kurt Fitzpatrick (Cathedral City, Best Picture, Bromance, Hooray for Speech Therapy, Dancing in the Mist) was diagnosed with cancer in December 2019. Boo! But he got through it with a bunch of chemo, stimulating immunotherapy, heaps of Facebook love, and a generous supply of Fig Newtons. Join Kurt as he shares his comedically… Read More »The Jester of All Maladies
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
A physically disabled, mentally ill, Native American Magician (who only looks like one of those things) walks into an Italian restaurant... AND YOU SHOULD TOO! Come watch a "Magic" show filled with ideas some performers say "probably won't work", while most say "get out of my bathroom.". What you're about to witness is a culmination… Read More »Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
The Latehomecomer
The Latehomecomer
Literature to Life's Signature Performance of The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang Performed by Jasmine Vang Adapted by Aurea Tomeski & Elise Thoron Directed by Aurea Tomeski Based on the novel The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang, © 2008, published by Coffee House Press In search of a place to call… Read More »The Latehomecomer
seaMAN
seaMAN
The spray of sea salt, the creak of the boards, a flash of lightning, and BOOM! Captain Sea MAN has arrived. Looks like your 30 Minute Scenic Boat Tour just got a little bit more interesting. seaMAN is a dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder… Read More »seaMAN
The Great Gorbolski
The Great Gorbolski
A solo seven character clown odyssey. The Great Garbolski puts on the family show he always dreamed of. Get to know the eccentric Garbolskis! See Uncle Tibi wrestle the Sitsquatch. Find out what Gisela has in her giant bag. Try to avoid stepdad Jimmy E. Honkenstern as he wanders the theater working security. The Garbolskis… Read More »The Great Gorbolski
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
“Emil Amok” is like John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Dummies,” only more uniquely American Filipino. It’s a live, on-stage, in-the-moment comic storytelling show featuring award-winning journalist Emil Guillermo, a former host of NPR's “All Things Considered,” who comes to grips with race and ethnicity in a memoir that has delighted critics from coast to coast.… Read More »Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
Martin Dockery: Truth
Martin Dockery: Truth
Ridiculous. Surprising. Funny. Sincere. Heartbreaking. Autobiographical. A true story about lies. Or the other way around. Case in point: “Best storyteller in the US.” -Orlando Sentinel. Performer of last year’s EVERY GOOD STORY ENDS WITH ONE. Dockery is the winner of over 50 festival awards from his 15 years of touring fringes all over the… Read More »Martin Dockery: Truth
Fringe Factor: Season 9
Fringe Factor: Season 9
The Rogue Fest tradition where nothing is sacred! Our game show returns with its (un)usual mix of new games, fun teams & raucous music. And brand new this year, we'll have a different selection of specialty snacks & cocktails at each show. Hosted by Grant Evan Knutson, with a rotating roster of musicians as our… Read More »Fringe Factor: Season 9
99 Dreams
99 Dreams
99 Dreams is a one-act play written by Kate McKnight. Concept by Sarah McKnight Serafimidis & Kate McKnight. Features performances of several rock cover songs and an original song by Sarah Serafimidis. 99 Dreams is a cover band of middle-aged musicians who have played together for decades in a small Central Valley town. While the… Read More »99 Dreams
The Great Gorbolski
The Great Gorbolski
A solo seven character clown odyssey. The Great Garbolski puts on the family show he always dreamed of. Get to know the eccentric Garbolskis! See Uncle Tibi wrestle the Sitsquatch. Find out what Gisela has in her giant bag. Try to avoid stepdad Jimmy E. Honkenstern as he wanders the theater working security. The Garbolskis… Read More »The Great Gorbolski
The Latehomecomer
The Latehomecomer
Literature to Life's Signature Performance of The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang Performed by Jasmine Vang Adapted by Aurea Tomeski & Elise Thoron Directed by Aurea Tomeski Based on the novel The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang, © 2008, published by Coffee House Press In search of a place to call… Read More »The Latehomecomer
Seeing Stars
Seeing Stars
At 31, Steve moves back in with his parents. He's always wished his father were different. Less distant. Less gruff. Less critical. More alive. More engaged. Easier to connect with. But when his dad transforms before his very eyes, Steve is in for the ride of a lifetime. “Seeing Stars”—a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of… Read More »Seeing Stars
Brian’s Beard Improv Group
Brian’s Beard Improv Group
Brian's Beard is a long-form Improv group from Bakersfield, CA; committed to bringing the community 100% fully improvised comedic Theatre. We will tell a story, or a series of related stories, based upon a suggestion from the audience. Our shows are completely unique every time because there is no script. BUY TICKETS NOW Sell tickets… Read More »Brian’s Beard Improv Group
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
A physically disabled, mentally ill, Native American Magician (who only looks like one of those things) walks into an Italian restaurant... AND YOU SHOULD TOO! Come watch a "Magic" show filled with ideas some performers say "probably won't work", while most say "get out of my bathroom.". What you're about to witness is a culmination… Read More »Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
In the Haze of Broken Circles
In the Haze of Broken Circles
Aleño Dance Project is excited to present ‘In the Haze of Broken Circles’. This piece is a 50-minute dance exploration that strives to address the profound impact of generational trauma, societal expectations, and the struggle for belonging and acceptance within a community. As a generation marked by war, economic instability, and persistent poverty, we have… Read More »In the Haze of Broken Circles
seaMAN
seaMAN
The spray of sea salt, the creak of the boards, a flash of lightning, and BOOM! Captain Sea MAN has arrived. Looks like your 30 Minute Scenic Boat Tour just got a little bit more interesting. seaMAN is a dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder… Read More »seaMAN
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
France, 1981: The first socialist president is about to be elected and young Natacha is ready to launch a revolution. But first, she has to take down the schoolyard bully, emasculate the rules of French grammar, and make off with grandma’s chocolate.I’LL MILK THE COW MYSELF tells the story of three generations of women, facing… Read More »You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
seaMAN
seaMAN
The spray of sea salt, the creak of the boards, a flash of lightning, and BOOM! Captain Sea MAN has arrived. Looks like your 30 Minute Scenic Boat Tour just got a little bit more interesting. seaMAN is a dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder… Read More »seaMAN
Baby Medina
Baby Medina
Joe Medina is a Fresno native, now residing in Los Angeles, whose music project MERCH has taken him far and wide. His most recent album under that moniker is titled 'Amour Bohemian', which received unanimous critical acclaim and received coverage everywhere from Popmatters to NBC. Recorded analog in multiple studios and with 65 collaborators that… Read More »Baby Medina
In the Haze of Broken Circles
In the Haze of Broken Circles
Aleño Dance Project is excited to present ‘In the Haze of Broken Circles’. This piece is a 50-minute dance exploration that strives to address the profound impact of generational trauma, societal expectations, and the struggle for belonging and acceptance within a community. As a generation marked by war, economic instability, and persistent poverty, we have… Read More »In the Haze of Broken Circles
Seeing Stars
Seeing Stars
At 31, Steve moves back in with his parents. He's always wished his father were different. Less distant. Less gruff. Less critical. More alive. More engaged. Easier to connect with. But when his dad transforms before his very eyes, Steve is in for the ride of a lifetime. “Seeing Stars”—a heartfelt and hilarious exploration of… Read More »Seeing Stars
99 Dreams
99 Dreams
99 Dreams is a one-act play written by Kate McKnight. Concept by Sarah McKnight Serafimidis & Kate McKnight. Features performances of several rock cover songs and an original song by Sarah Serafimidis. 99 Dreams is a cover band of middle-aged musicians who have played together for decades in a small Central Valley town. While the… Read More »99 Dreams
The Great Gorbolski
The Great Gorbolski
A solo seven character clown odyssey. The Great Garbolski puts on the family show he always dreamed of. Get to know the eccentric Garbolskis! See Uncle Tibi wrestle the Sitsquatch. Find out what Gisela has in her giant bag. Try to avoid stepdad Jimmy E. Honkenstern as he wanders the theater working security. The Garbolskis… Read More »The Great Gorbolski
The Latehomecomer
The Latehomecomer
Literature to Life's Signature Performance of The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang Performed by Jasmine Vang Adapted by Aurea Tomeski & Elise Thoron Directed by Aurea Tomeski Based on the novel The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang, © 2008, published by Coffee House Press In search of a place to call… Read More »The Latehomecomer
seaMAN
seaMAN
The spray of sea salt, the creak of the boards, a flash of lightning, and BOOM! Captain Sea MAN has arrived. Looks like your 30 Minute Scenic Boat Tour just got a little bit more interesting. seaMAN is a dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder… Read More »seaMAN
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
“Emil Amok” is like John Leguizamo’s “Latin History for Dummies,” only more uniquely American Filipino. It’s a live, on-stage, in-the-moment comic storytelling show featuring award-winning journalist Emil Guillermo, a former host of NPR's “All Things Considered,” who comes to grips with race and ethnicity in a memoir that has delighted critics from coast to coast.… Read More »Emil Amok, Lost NPR Host: Married to PETA and other untold tales from an American Filipino Life
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
A physically disabled, mentally ill, Native American Magician (who only looks like one of those things) walks into an Italian restaurant... AND YOU SHOULD TOO! Come watch a "Magic" show filled with ideas some performers say "probably won't work", while most say "get out of my bathroom.". What you're about to witness is a culmination… Read More »Chase the Entertainer: The Show LIVE
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
France, 1981: The first socialist president is about to be elected and young Natacha is ready to launch a revolution. But first, she has to take down the schoolyard bully, emasculate the rules of French grammar, and make off with grandma’s chocolate.I’LL MILK THE COW MYSELF tells the story of three generations of women, facing… Read More »You’re Good for Nothing… I’ll Milk the Cow Myself
Martin Dockery: Truth
Martin Dockery: Truth
Ridiculous. Surprising. Funny. Sincere. Heartbreaking. Autobiographical. A true story about lies. Or the other way around. Case in point: “Best storyteller in the US.” -Orlando Sentinel. Performer of last year’s EVERY GOOD STORY ENDS WITH ONE. Dockery is the winner of over 50 festival awards from his 15 years of touring fringes all over the… Read More »Martin Dockery: Truth
Brian’s Beard Improv Group
Brian’s Beard Improv Group
Brian's Beard is a long-form Improv group from Bakersfield, CA; committed to bringing the community 100% fully improvised comedic Theatre. We will tell a story, or a series of related stories, based upon a suggestion from the audience. Our shows are completely unique every time because there is no script. BUY TICKETS NOW Sell tickets… Read More »Brian’s Beard Improv Group