Performing New & Original Works for the Stage in Tucson, Arizona

Past Productions

INCOMING
by Kathy Anderson

Liz's partenr has just impregnated herself with frozen sperm she bought over the internet, her father is dying, and her ex-lover is trapped under a bed. What should she do? Jump in and swim. A poignant and funny play about fathers of both genders, their children, and the complex relationships between them.

THE LIST
by Linda Suzuki

It's Delia and Sue's anniversary, and Sue has gotten Delia what she always wanted - a prostitute. Linda Suzuki returns to the Bloody Unicorn with this hilarious piece about the many stages of relationships. And a prostitute. Did we mention the prostitute? Critics said that "the play was sexually charged and the energy between Lehman [Delia] and Cianciotto [Sue] was palpable."

ISSUES AND BAGGAGE
by Ruby Berlin

A femme, a butch, a feminist, and a dog set off on an adventure - but they don't get very far before things get wilder than any of them expected. A must-see play for anyone who has ever thought about leaving their lover for a dog, a vibrator, and a bong.

THEIR FIRST OUTING SINCE THEIR LAST
by Mary Woods

Maggie hasn't spoken to Karen since Karen accidentally came out to her. But the reason that Maggie is mad isn't what Karen expects.

JUST SEX (JAZZ HANDS)
by Linda Suzuki

Months after they have broken up, a woman receives a call from her ex, who has an interesting proposal to make ... but one still harbors passionate feelings for the other, so all bets are off. A play that made one critic say, "Have you ever wanted to hit pause and rewind in the middle of a live performance just so you could go outside, get in the car, drive to the airport, and drag a couple of out-of-town friends back to Tucson, because they needed to see this? Yeah."

MAN ON DOG
by Ry Herman

Rachel falls into a three-way relationship with married couple. But the discovery that they have been keeping a shocking secret from her sends Rachel on a path which results in tragic consequences for all concerned. A play that has been called "reprehensible" and "like a fork in the eye", which makes us proud.

HERE COME THE BRIDES
by Phoebe Weiss

In this one-woman tour de force reviewers called "just awesome", a variety of wedding guests inundate a pair of brides-to-be with advice, concerns, encouragement, objections, and the kind of general insanity that only family and friends feel entitled to share.

GENDER
by Larry Kunofsky

In this wild comedy, a discussion between friends Julie and Dana grows uncomfortable when Julie confronts her pal about the actual gender of Dana's lover, Bob. Who is a woman. No, really. What do you mean, you never noticed?

10014
by Barbara Kahn

Ronnie spots a beautiful woman, Pat, planting flowers in her yard, and pretends to be a jogger so that she can run past again and again. Meanwhile, Pat starts pretending to be an avid gardener so she has an excuse to be outside while the lovely Ronnie jogs by. Will these two get past their shyness and find love? Well … probably not.

THE EDGE OF ROSS ISLAND
by EM Lewis

A policewoman is troubled after witnessing a suicide attempt. Does she even care anymore? Or does she care too much? Reviewers called this play "frankly devastating". This play later went on to win a $1000 prize for plays promoting strong roles for young women.

STRUCK
by Scott Tobin

When you crash into a roller-blader with your car, you usually don't expect to fall in love. Especially if the roller-blader remains unconscious for the entire time.

SECOND KISS
by Andrea Lepcio

A sixteen year old girl only is puzzled by the fact that she does not share the same interest in making out which seems to be held by everyone else in the entire world. But she may finally figure out what all the fuss is about with the help of another girl.

HOT RE-STRIKE
by Linda Suzuki

Set six months prior to Just Sex (Jazz Hands), one woman drags another to a bar to help her get over her recent breakup. Should she try to get laid, or just curl up on a couch and cry?

A LOVER'S QUARREL, A PARENT/CHILD CONFLICT, AND A HIGH SPEED CAR CHASE ALL NEATLY RESOLVED IN UNDER FIFTEEN MINUTES (JUST LIKE IN REAL LIFE)
by Matthew J. Hanson

A play about love, bank robbery, and the bionic mother. Critics said this play was "very loud, very slapstick, and had a very long title ... it sent everybody home happy."

SAVE
by Adam Szymkowicz

Playwright Adam Szymkowicz makes his triumphant return to the Bloody Unicorn with this play about a woman whose mother accidentally finds her love poetry. Reviewers called this one "A perfect story, perfectly told."

LEMONADE
by Ginger Lazarus

Peg is hungover, lovelorn, and teaching a grade school class. She's had better days. Local press said "Lemonade is a play which is all about the actress, and Martie van der Voort was spectacular."

PARIS
by Lyralen Kaye

A dinner for two. A marriage proposal. A dead imaginary waiter. Reviewers found this one a "charming ... [play about] classic gender role debates."

What If I Don't?
by Rebekah Lopata

On her wedding day, a bride has second thoughts. And a gun. Reviewers thought this play was "poignant, scary, and funny all at once ... and there's a toilet on stage!"

TOYS
by Adrienne Perry

Adrienne Perry's hilarious play about trust, misunderstanding, and experimentation in bed.

VAMP
by Ry Herman

This vinyl-clad supernatural romantic comedy contains more than you ever thought you wanted to know about meteors, monsters, and imaginary friends.

MATCHBOX SONGS AND GYPSY HYMNS
by Sarah Pariseau

A poignant drama about two people drawn together by Bob Dylan and pulled apart by a kiss.

DEFLOWERING WALDO
by Adam Szymkowicz

Waldo's having a bad day. His therapist wants to seduce him, his father won't stop being Scottish, and his ex-girlfriend might spontaneously combust at any moment. Can he find love? One of The Bloody Unicorn's favorite plays.

VOICES IN MY HEAD
by Ry Herman

Time, space, and logic are carefully jumbled together and thrown out the nearest window in this multiple award-winning musical. Sure, mysterious voices telling you that the world is in terrible danger and only you can save it are probably a sign that you're crazy, but what if they're right anyway? The Boston Theater Mirror said this one "sparkled with energy, wit, and surprising originality".

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
by Joseph Montagna

Can prosperity be bottled? How much would it cost? A couple discovers that sometimes trying to make the best of things is exactly the wrong thing to do.

FOUL PLAY
by Ry Herman

Film noir meets bizarre comedy in a twisted tale where everyone is a suspect, even the murder victim. A play the critics called "shamelessly, deliciously ridiculous".

AN UNWELCOME GUEST
by Joseph Montagna

Memories of the past come back to haunt the present in this eerie, frightening tale of the repercussions of rape.

DAMN YOUR EYES
by Ry Herman

The Bloody Unicorn's award-winning inaugural production. Summoning a demon while drunk seemed like a good idea at the time - and maybe it was, although not in any way the demon expected. Reviews said that in this play, ". . . every detail is neatly turned, and it deserves a wider audience. Maybe you should be a member of that audience. This member loved it."