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Heathers: A Live Reading

My Son’s A Homosexual, And I Love Him…

There’s ONE true queen bee of high-school dark comedy, and that’s HEATHERS. And now, Theatre Contra is taking this cult-classic script of teen angst, croquet, and casual homicide and performing it LIVE!

Get ready for a night of savage one-liners, color-coded tyranny, and a love story so toxic only Winona Ryder could pull it off. So pull on your scrunchies, hop in a go-kart and prepare for an evening of beautifully bitchy mayhem as we bring this deliciously dark masterpiece to life.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
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Directed by John Patouhas

 

Artists/Performers:
Arthur Robinson
Eliza Waterman
Liz Crino
Mariah Ghant
Tay Sconiers

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

D2: The Mighty Ducks: A Live Reading

Ducks fly together…

That’s right, Theatre Contra is taking the script of D2: The Mighty Ducks and doing it LIVE! Get ready for knuckle-puck madness, outrageous ’90s patriotism, and the triumphant return of Coach Bombay as he leads Team USA against the most intimidating youth hockey squad ever assembled: ICELAND…our eternal villain for reasons still unknown.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 16TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Leslie Miller

Artists/Performers:

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Mondays, 4-11pm | mom’s marvelous meatless mondays?? Say it 3 times fast and see what happens. we dare u. Meatless Monday is here at TMoms from open ’till close. See what’s on special this month!

• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | cue ball as bright as ur future. Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms continues!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

4 Dudes and 1/2 of a Guitar! Show + Vendors

“Four White Dudes and One Half of a Guitar” is a new play by E Quinn in the form of a parody fanfiction from the days of 2010s band fandom / Tumblr tween cringecore. If the word “Wattpad” resonates with you at all – BE THERE. The first public reading of this one-act comedy will also feature a Y2K vendor mart featuring themed treats by MK’s Baked and zines/prints/stickers/custom jewelry by Tulula’s Tulips! Come out and support GIRLPOPE THEATRE COMPANY as the queer producing collective hosts their second community fundraiser, free of charge with plenty of opportunities to give a good-faith donation! Cashapp, Venmo, and Cash donations will be accepted at the door, pay-what-you-can style. Fems, freaks, and beyond: join the pantheon!

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH
DOORS @ 6:30PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN
TICKETS: EVENTBRITE

 

Sara Jane Mascelli IG: @sarajanemascelli (Artistic Director, Co-Director)
Daylin Rose IG: @dayrose17 (Creative Director, Co-Director)
E Quinn IG: @thevowele (Playwright)
Eliana Berson IG: @smellsarthell (Dramaturg)
Charlie Nicolini @charlienicolini (Actor)
Symphony Yvonne Thompson IG: @symphyvonne (Actor)
Sriya Sadhu IG: @sadhu.srya (Actor)
Sam Oberle IG: @oberle_dramatic (Actor)
Julie Hamilton IG: @julie.hamilton (Actor)
Nat Langnas IG: @nat.lag (Actor)
Tulula’s Tulips IG: @tululastulips (Vendor)
MK’s Baked IG: @mksbaked (Vendor)
Ary Morrow IG: @mallrow.photo (Photographer)

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

You Got Served: A Live Reading

Do not walk outta’ this place and start to second guess yo’ talent.
Forget West Side Story, toss out Step Up, and ditch any dance movie where nobody even battles. There’s ONE true dance showdown film, and that’s YOU GOT SERVED! That’s right — Theatre Contra is taking the iconic script of this dance movie classic and bringing it to life onstage! Crews will clash, friendships will be tested, and somebody is absolutely getting served – because in this game, respect is earned eight counts at a time.

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $15
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by: Mariah Ghant & Tay Sconiers

CAST:

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Mondays, 4-11pm | mom’s marvelous meatless mondays?? Say it 3 times fast and see what happens. we dare u. Meatless Monday is here at TMoms from open ’till close. See what’s on special this month!

• Mondays, Upstairs 6-11pm | cue ball as bright as ur future. Free Pool Mondays upstairs at TMoms continues!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Horror in the Arts and Womanhood Panel Discussion and Mixer

Because it’s ALWAYS spooky season for women in America, join us for a special panel discussion on horror in theatre & film and being a woman today. This panel will feature Philly locals Alyssandra Docherty (award winning Philadelphia freelance lighting designer) Christina Acevedo (founder of Girls Like Horror, an inclusive film club shining light on horror films made by women AND scary/haunting/grotesque movies with strong, complex, multidimensional female protagonists), and Priyanka Shetty (award winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia).

Be sure to come at 7pm and also stay after the discussion for time to mix and mingle, as well as experience tarot card readings from Christina Rosso-Schneider and shop spooky wares from A Novel Idea on Passyunk and local artisans.

Please note this is a 21+ event. ID is required for entrance.

This event is pay what you decide with a suggested donation price of $10.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
7-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKET LINK

 

PANELISTS:
Alyssandra Docherty
Priyanka Shetty
Christina Acevedo
TAROT CARD READER:
Christina Rosso-Schneider
VENDOR:
A Novel Idea on Passyunk

 

ABOUT US: The Philly Women’s Theatre Festival fosters and encourages women in the performing arts by offering unique opportunities for exposure, professional, artistic and personal development and a platform for performance.

Follow Philly Women’s Theatre Festival on Instagram.

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Wild Wild West: A Live Reading

Shoot first, shoot later, shoot some more and then when everybody’s dead try to ask a question or two…

Or we could just…get along in the wild wild west, right? Theatre Contra is getting WESTERN in this weird and wild Will Smith classic. That’s right, we’re taking the INSANE script of Wild Wild West and doing it LIVE – robotic spiders included.

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

CAST:

Adaeze Nwoko
James Saracina
John Patouhas
Liz Crino
Noah Mannix
Satchel Williams

Directed by: Tay Sconiers

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

The Parent Trap: A Live Reading

Being young and beautiful is not a crime you know…

Oh…we know that’s true. Just look at us. You know what else is true though? Theatre Contra is headed to TMoms on September 17th to meet our long lost twin as we take the script of The Parent Trap and do it LIVE! That’s right, this Lindsay Lohan classic is coming a bumper car near you!

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Katherine Perry

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

The Mummy Returns: A Live Reading

No harm ever came from opening a chest…

That’s exactly what she said about opening a book last time…either way, join Theatre Contra at Tattooed Mom on August 18th as we fight mummies AND scorpion kings all while trying to avoid getting shot in the arse…again. That’s right, we’re taking the script of The Mummy Returns and doing it LIVE (except for the mummy…that’s very dead).

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH
7-9PM
>> NOTAFLOF <<
VIP SEATING: $16

 

Directed by Bryant Edwards
Performers:
Adam Howard
Jenna Kuerzi
Sarah Heddins
And more

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Machiniac: A Play About Cybernetics + Awkwardly Unsuccessful Romance At The End Of The World

Stranded on a brick roof in Providence RI, an unlikely duo pass post-apocalyptic hours encountering memories that may or may not have happened or are not happening as they succumb to the temptations of biohazardous mechanical bionic unification. In the existential, dialogic tradition of Waiting for Godot, Machiniac is a play about cybernetics and awkwardly unsuccessful romance at the end of the world.

The cast includes An Talatinian, Lids Bierenday, and Ellen Zahniser. Tech crew includes Sam M-H and Addie Boyd. The play runs about 1 hour 10 mins with no intermission. Content warning for self harm, psychosis, descriptions of body horror, and partial nudity.

 

MONDAY, MAY 1ST
DOORS @ 5PM + SHOW @ 6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Enjoy our new happy hour! All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

Drunk Lion & Friends: Final Show in Philly

Drunk Lion is coming to a close in Philadelphia, so help us launch them off to Edinburgh in style!

Show 8pm // Additional performances 9pm
Tickets: http://drunklion.brownpapertickets.com

Drunk Lion
Written & performed by Chris Davis
Directed by Mary Tuomanen

Additional performances by:
Rachel O’Hanlon Rodriguez
Sarah Knittel
Erjon Kosta
Josh Millhouse
Christina Rosso

Drunk Lion follows an alcoholic Lion who spends his days drinking into oblivion in a cantina, until he meets Chris, a young foreigner learning how to speak Spanish. The unlikely pair forge an intoxicated bond over life, love, and alcohol.

“…imaginative, free-flowing story-telling of very high quality.”
– Wee Review ★★★★★

“…an excellent and thought-provoking show which makes a metaphor come alive.”
– Three Weeks ★★★★

“…a potent success.”
– Broadway Baby ★★★★

“…humorous as it is tragic, poignant as it is absurd…”
– New Orleans Defender

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