Performance Arts

By Elaine Orion. She’s been called “the female Doug Stanhope” by a heckler in a blackout and “brave” for performing in Trump-friendly bars. Elaine’s stand-up comedy is most enjoyed by those accepting the end of the world. Ages 16+.

This solo show set in a 1680s Moldovan convent follows Teodora, who yearns to be a saint only for the glory. Her path is barred by her betrothed Gheorghe, a romance with Iosefina, and a looming Ottoman attack. Ages 12-15 and up.

Nationally touring, married comedians Tim Harmston and Mary Mack perform comedic vignettes of life in Northern Wisconsin’s BurnOut County. This dark comedy is a collage of stories, essays, sketches, and songs. The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. At the Minnsky, 1517 Central Ave. N.E.

By Michael Rogers. What would you tell your younger self? In this coming-of-age ghost story, Sam comes face-to-face with the past. But as Sam tries desperately to change it, something is close behind, desperate to stop them. Violence, flashing lights, loud noises. Appropriate for ages 12-15 and up. Performances: Aug. 2 and 12, 8:30 pm; Aug. 4, 7 pm; Aug. 5, 10 pm; Aug. 11, 2:30 pm.

Using a sprinkle of dry humor, dancers poke at the absurdities radiating within a society governed by social media as we mindlessly scroll through endless #nofilter wondering why we are still even looking. By Rebecca Tanner Dance, ages 7-11 and up.

Tyler waits in the lobby for an important job interview and everything goes wrong! He traps himself in a vending machine, falls asleep, farts bubbles and more! The show is entirely mimed with live sound effects. Ages 7-11 and up.

Wicked Wenches Cabaret Presents: “Cherry Hotter and the Half-Blood Prisoner’s Secret Stones of Fire,” at Minnsky Theatre, 1517 Central Ave. NE, Saturday, Aug. 18, and Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 23-25, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, Aug. 19, at 1:30 pm.