Filled with pathos and humor, “Holy Shitake: A Wok Star is Born” chronicles Chef Katie Chin's journey as a Chinese American girl growing up in Minneapolis in the 1970s where she was raised by her remarkable mother, seamstress turned restauranteur, Leeann Chin.

Two Elizas: A new play about motherhood, intergenerational resilience, and women's rights.

177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher chronicles the personal and professional sexual explorations of American Anthropologist, Dr. Leanna Wolfe. She reflects on coming of age in the thick of the Feminist and Sexual Revolutions and ultimately studying sexual practices worldwide.

The trauma of an abusive childhood triggers a young girl’s psychic abilities only to reveal her own future as a Newlywed Widow. From page to stage, the best-selling book, "Newlywed Widow," comes to life in a Solo Performance that will change your outlook on life, love, and what lies beyond.

In this one-man show - the Case Against Happiness - attorney Howard Smith practices in the Courtroom of life and argues to a jury of his peers - the audience - that happiness is overrated. If you keep your expectations low, you will never be disappointed.

SUPERNOVA is about a girl who belongs to a family of superheroes, however is the only one without any powers; leaving her feeling unworthy and unable to make a difference in the world. A viral pandemic is spreading the globe causing people to lose their will to live and "self-destruct". With the hel

Searching For My Father is Glen's personal journey after the tragic loss of his father at the young age of 10 and growing up, searching through the life lessons from his short time with his Father; where the learning and discovering of his father’s personality was forever ingrained within him.

"GUT" is a historical performance piece set in WWII. "GUT" centers around the life and heroic experiences of Irena Gut Opdyke, based on her autobiography entitled "In My Hands." This uplifting 50-minute solo performance in poetry and prose was adapted by and stars Janet Rodgers.

This solo show combines comedy, storytelling, and history to explore family conflict, losing faith, and how our beliefs about the afterlife evolved. Andrew creatively educates the audience in this show, while emotionally inspiring us to love everyone equally.

Megan has the distinct feeling that she’s not the right mom. As she navigates the treacherous world of support groups, child psychologists, family dynamics, and play-dates — trying to help her son communicate — she makes bad choices, wrong turns, and powerful discoveries along the way.

Telly Daw talks fast and thinks faster to succeed on the bleeding edge of photonics in Fibonacci Ascending by Shawn Overton. Precision and chaos dominate a relentless 10-year journey to prove her reach can exceed her grasp. Starring Sylvia Loehndorf. Directed by Jeni Jones.

In conservative Southwest Virginia, a puritanical pastor attempts to deliver his first sermon, but is interrupted by the many obscene voices in his head. He must confront his theology, sexuality, and identity in order to finish his sermon and... to survive. Written & Performed by Josiah Blount.

A one-woman musical dramedy written and performed by Helema Maggiore, directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. This is Helema's first solo show in the Whitefire Solofest 2023.

With timeless hits like “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Embraceable You” and the devastating “Strange Fruit,” delivered with one of the most distinctive voices in the history of music, Billie Holiday has had an incalculable influence on popular music.

PSA: PELVIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT is a comedic, autobiographical, musical romp through the large intestine, the pelvic floor muscle, shame, and a minor redistribution of healthcare privilege.