If you’re reading this, you have a pelvic floor. NYC comedian Amy Veltman reveals why

that matters for everyone in this personal, raw, ridiculous tale told through unhinged

characters, video, music, and a medically unsanctioned chart. “As fearless as it is funny”

(FringeReview). Winner, Best Musical Comedy, United Solo Off-Broadway.

DOORS: 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM

Za Trans-Pacific Productions’s KAIDAN returns, featuring new stories and performers, after a sold-out run in August. Kaidan(怪談) are traditional Japanese stories of ghosts (yūrei) and supernatural beings (yokai). Join us for these frightening yet melancholy stories of the unseen world that reflect the culture and history

of Japan. For the October showing, KAIDAN will be restaged with additional production elements. New stories include “Yuki Onna,” “Riki-Baka” and “Yanari”.

These legendary Japanese stories, selected from Lafcadio Hearn's KWAIDAN,Hyaku Monogatari Kaidan (One Hundred Ghost Stories), and Kido Okamoto’s Kaidan series, are over 300 years old. KAIDAN is presented as a fusion of traditional Japanese story telling with American physical theatre. This show

includes descriptions of violence, death and suicide. It is recommended for ages 13 and up.

DOORS: 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM

It may be a dark and stormy night, but the cast of Old AF will have you howling in this totally improvised comedy show. The audience must make an offering-- of their funniest, spookiest and just plain weirdest Halloween memories to inspire the entire show. Doors 7pm, 7:30 show and an opening set by Bard to the Bone. Free candy for all, prizes if you come in costume! 

DOORS: 7:00 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM

Listen to well-crafted stories come alive! International storyteller Larry Hohm returns to S.O.A.P. to tell gripping tales of murder and mystery, and sometimes clever humor — stories with an edge, written by accomplished authors.

These are not readings — the stories are told from memory with drama and passion.

The evening will include short stories by Colin Nissan, Bill Pronzini, and Shirley Jackson.

DOORS: 7:00 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM

Rooted in research into the Shiva Sutras, the Sangeetha Ratna Kara, and the Natya Shastra, Birth of Sound follows one unbroken thread: how sound became mantra, mantra became melody, melody found expression, and expression became dance. Audiences can expect classical Bharatanatyam with expressive abhinaya, Sanskrit texts brought to life through movement, and a journey from stillness to the complete art of Natyam. No prior knowledge of Indian classical dance is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to listen with your whole body.

Highlight: a solo, research-driven work by an artist with 23+ years of training, and a rare chance to see the ancient origin story of Indian music and dance on stage.

DOORS: 1:30 PM

SHOW: 2:00 PM

Jumpsuit is an experimental night for works-in-the-works, crossing various genres of live performance. Curated by the Short Shorts team, "Jumpsuit" gives performers more time than they would get at Short Shorts Open Stage. Sometimes, an artist needs more than 5 minutes to experiment with an idea! While slightly more formal, this evening will maintain the casual, supportive vibe of Short Shorts, hosted by Alisa Popova & Erica Badgeley, with lighting design and technical support from Ricardo Solis.

Artists presenting work: Erica Badgeley, Cameo, Zara Felipe Lopez, Alisa Popova, and Symone & Sarah.

Follow @short__shorts__ on IG for updates and artist announcements!

DOORS: 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM

3...2..1 returns to Seattle with The 3...2..1 Project, a virtual creative development program working with six local creatives and culminating in a live performance. 3...2..1 was born at Seattle Open Art's Place in November 2024 and has since grown into an international format, with presentations at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and residencies with UK arts institutions. At the heart of 3...2..1 is a simple belief: artmaking can be a healing practice, regardless of an artist's genre or level of experience. It felt only natural, then, to continue developing 3...2..1 as a creative development format designed to uplift the stories waiting to be told. For our inaugural 3...2..1 Project, we are joined by six inventive creatives, each bringing their own perspective, story, and level of performance experience to the process. Over the course of the project, these artists have been challenged to shape the stories they carry into performance using the 3...2..1 format. What emerges is more than a final performance: it is the beginning of a new way of seeing themselves as interdisciplinary storytellers. We can't wait to see where these seeds take them next.

DOORS: 7:00 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM

Art in community – explore, experiment, connect. 

The stage is yours for 5 minutes – dip your toes into performance practice with us!

All live art is welcome – dance, theater, music, word, and anything else you want to bring in.

Come as a performer, or as an audience member! 

Sign up at the door to perform. 

DOORS: 7:00 PM

SHOW: 7:30 PM