Category Archives: Cincy Fringe Festival

June 4, 2014 · 5:21 pm

SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA Review

CFF_Something Something New VaginaSOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA presented by Rebecca Kling as part of the 2014 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

You can read the show description here.

Following up her 2012 show, STORMS BENEATH HER SKIN, Rebecca Kling returns to the Cincinnati Fringe Festival as a new woman, literally, with SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA.

As a performer, Kling has come into her own. Confident and comfortable on stage, she frankly discusses her tribulations as a transgendered woman. The writing is personal, smart, funny and a bit pun-ny.

Overall Kling again offers a heartfelt and engaging performance. She also provides a comfortable atmosphere to discuss a topic that is outside many people’s experience. Hopefully, the audience walks away with new insight and understanding.

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June 3, 2014 · 6:04 pm

CFF14: TRUEFRINGE

TRUE_logoTRUEFRINGE
Presented as part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival ’14
Coffee Emporium
Over-the-Rhine 

Cincinnati’s True Theatre, approaching its fifth season, continues to sell out every one of their one-night-only shows, advertising only “true stories told by real people” and a theme. Each of their shows (including trueFEAR, trueMOM, trueOOPS!, and trueLOVE) have drawn storytellers from all walks of life. For the fourth year in a row, True Theatre will be joining the Festival with trueFRINGE, featuring five artists associated with this year’s Festival.

  • Kevin Holladay (“The King & I: A Hunk Of Burnin’ Love”)
  • Rebecca Kling (“Something Something New Vagina”)
  • Kevin Thornton (“Bryyann Loves You”/”Kevy Kev’s Stand-Up Extravaganza”)
  • Tanya O’Debra (“The Ultimate Stimulus”)
  • Eriv Vosmeier (Co-anchor of the Channel Fringe Hard-Hitting Action News Update and Producing Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival!)

Each storyteller will be sharing true, personal stories that will give you that behind-the-scenes look at life in-and-around the theatre that will make you laugh, cry, and shake your head*. Don’t miss the chance to make your Fringe experience complete with this ONE NIGHT ONLY show! (*Laughing, crying, and head-shaking guaranteed).

  • Fri, June 6 at 9pm

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June 2, 2014 · 12:00 pm

Fringe Update: Sell-Outs, Advance Sell-Out and Attendance Record

CFF_logoSaturday was the second most attended day in Fringe history.

Sunday performance had eight sold out productions. Below is the complete list with any future productions listed:

Monday’s performance of HEIST has sold out in advance. Standing room only tickets may be available at the door.

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June 1, 2014 · 1:22 pm

My Fringe Show Rankings

CFF14_SargeBelow I’ve ranked the 2014 Cincy Fringe shows I’ve attended.

  1. SARGE
  2. HOT DAMN! IT’S THE LOVELAND FROG!
  3. PAPA SQUAT’S STORE OF SORTS
  4. SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA
  5. SON OF A HUTCH
  6. SLUT SHAMING
  7. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE
  8. CRUMBLE (LAY ME DOWN, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE) and AUTHORIAL INTENT
  9. THE LEGEND OF WHITE WOMAN CREEK
  10. FOTIS CANYON
  11. LIGATURE MARKS
  12. TRAFFICK
  13. NIGHT WALKERS
  14. BLOGGING BEHIND BARS
  15. [FRANKENSTEIN]
  16. THE KING AND I: A HUNK OR BURNIN’ LOVE 
  17. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BEER 
  18. REVOLTING CIRCUMSTANCES
  19. WHERE EDWARD WENT
  20. TRAGEDY: A TRAGEDY
  21. HOW TO FOLD A PLEATED SKIRT 
  22. THE ULTIMATE STIMULUS
  23. BOOTY! A REVOLUTIONARY PIRATE TALE
  24. I HATE MY JOB AND OTHER TALES OF SQUANDERED POTENTIAL
  25. THE UNAUTHORIZED AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BENNY HILL

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June 1, 2014 · 12:38 pm

SARGE Review (GYTN)

Christine Dye as Jerry Sandusky's wife, Dottie, in Kevin Crowley's SARGE.

Christine Dye as Jerry Sandusky’s wife, Dottie, in Kevin Crowley’s SARGE.

SARGE presented by Clifton Performance Theatre as part of the 2014 Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

You can read the show description here.

GYTN = Get You Tickets Now. Go ahead, follow the link, the review will still be here after you get back.

Christine Dye is incredible to watch. Her portrayal of Dottie “Sarge” Sandusky is precise, multi-layered and emotionally true in this one-person show.

Kevin Crowley’s script is smartly simply.  This story is not about right or wrong, or guilt or innocence. It’s about Dottie, a devoted wife and mother, struggling to understand and process the whirlwind of emotions as her content life begins to crumble around her. At times, it’s heartbreaking to watch.

Saturday afternoon’s performance was so enthralling you could hear a pin drop. The moment the lights came up for curtain call, the audience stood as one to show their appreciation.

Overall a near-perfect production and a must see.

Three performances remain:

  • Mon, June 2 at 7:15pm
  • Wed, June 4 at 7:15pm
  • Fri, June 6 at 7pm

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