Category Archives: Cincy Fringe Festival

May 24, 2016 · 6:22 am

CFF16: I HATE IT HERE

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Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’16
Art Academy Auditorium
Over-the-Rhine 

Written by Abby Rowold
Directed by Caitlin McWethy

Cast: Abby Rowold & Sarah Fischer

Shelly and Margaret are at an impasse in their relationship. Shelly’s an unemployed, outgoing hypochondriac, and Margaret is a highly functional agoraphobe who hasn’t spoken to anyone but Shelly and their cat, Mr. Furrypants, in a year. To jumpstart their lives and eliminate their faults, they try to meld into one person. 70 minutes.

  • Thu, June 2 at 6:30pm
  • Sat, June 4 at 9:05pm
  • Sun, June 5 at 3:45pm
  • Thu, June 9 at 8:30pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 9:10pm

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May 24, 2016 · 6:17 am

CFF16: GRAPHIC

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Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’16
Begins at Know Theatre
Over-the-Rhine 

Written by Derek Snow
Directed by Michael Burnham and Brian Robertson
Choreographed Ian Forsgren & Kim Popa

Pones Inc. takes the audience outside the theatre and into the streets. The murals by ArtWorks and Higher Level Art have created an urban art gallery in the City, and Graphic extends these backdrops off their walls and into real life by creating six pop-up stages. Over 25 artists collaborate to share with you the stories behind the paint. 70 minutes.

  • Wed, June 1 at 7:45pm
  • Sun, June 5 at 8:45pm
  • Wed, June 8 at 7:45pm
  • Fri, June 10 at 9pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 7:45pm

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May 23, 2016 · 7:46 pm

CFF16: GOLCONDA

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Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’16
Art Academy Commons
Over-the-Rhine 

Written by Robert Macke
Directed by Nate Netzley

Cast: Jeff Miller as Magritte, Andrew Ian Adams as Picasso, Chris Bishop as Van Gogh, Jack Manion as Warhol & Adam Jones as Theodore

In the modern world of online dating, anyone can be anyone. So why not be four of the most influential artists of all time? Join Magritte, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Warhol at brunch as they explore the freedoms and restrictions of their sexualities. When presented with equal dignity in the eyes of the law, what happens when some refuse this right themselves? It’s a coming of age story, where four generations come to age together. 65 minutes.

  • Wed, June 1 at 8:45pm
  • Sat, June 4 at 6:30pm
  • Mon, June 6 at 7:15pm
  • Fri, June 10 at 6:30pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 7:40pm

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May 23, 2016 · 7:12 pm

CFF16: FURLESQUE

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Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’16
Gabriel’s Corner
Over-the-Rhine 

Directed by Sean P. Mette

Cast: Mike Hall as Jackson Hawkins, Audrey MacNeil as Nancy Hawkins, Lauren Carr as Beatrix “Trixxy” Dinkley, Zach Robinson as Bernard Jones & Eileen Earnest as Chanticleer Owens

Jackson Hawkins is the owner of the Scratch & Sniff. Nancy Hawkins is his niece. She so desperately wants to be part of the show, but he won’t let her. Why is he squashing her dreams? Why won’t he let her dance? Is that a real bear roaming around the stage? Furlesque answers these questions (and creates quite a few more) in this coming of age story set inside a burlesque club for furries! 55 minutes.

  • Thu, June 2 at 9pm
  • Fri, June 3 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 5 at 4pm
  • Wed, June 8 at 8pm
  • Fri, June 10 at 7:15pm

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May 23, 2016 · 6:57 pm

CFF16: FRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA

CFF_Fruit Flies Like a Banana logoFRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA
Part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’16
Gabriel’s Corner
Over-the-Rhine 

Winner of Audience & Critic’s Choice Awards at Orlando Fringe, and earning 5 stars and Patrons’ Pick at Minnesota Fringe, The Fourth Wall combines music, theatre, and dance in this madcap variety hour. In addition, YOU determine the show order by choosing cards from a deck! At the cry of “Pick a card, any card!” a company member dashes into the house to audience members eagerly waiting to choose whatever high-art shenanigan will come next. 60 minutes.

  • Mon, June 6 at 9pm
  • Tue, June 7 at 6:30pm
  • Thu, June 9 at 9pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 2pm

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