Tag Archives: Cincinnati Fringe Festival

New Fringers can be a bit intimidated by the overwhelming number of choices available on the Fringe Show Schedule.

This year performances are scheduled so that you have at least 15 minutes to travel between venues within the Art Academy and Know Theatre.

Below I have broken down your options in each time block. You can choose one show in each block.

For a complete list of performance information, visit my Fringe page or the Cincy Fringe website.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Block 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• MESSES
• BE MY THIEF
• FATHER, DAUGHTER AND HOLY TOAST
• HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger
• THE SEX LIFE OF BUTTERFLIES
• OUT OF CHARACTER
• ROSEGOLD

WEDNSDAY, JUNE 15

Block 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• SEXY SEXY MATRESSS TIME
• BE MY THIEF
• UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
• JINKIES!
• BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

Block 2 (8:30PM, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• SALEM SALLY AND THE SPOOKTACULAR BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
• DESTINY U.S.A.
• EXPERI-MENTAL
• HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF
• THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICAN’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Block 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• I CONFESS
• CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
• OUT OF CHARACTER
• ROSEGOLD
• JUNKMAIL ORACLE

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• trueFRINGE
• BE MY THIEF
• CHANGING MY MAJOR TO JOAN
• JINKIES!
• BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Block 1 (7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• WUTHERING: A Musical on the Moors
• CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
• UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
• EXPERI-MENTAL
• BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL

Block 2 (8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger
• BE MY THIEF
• FIRE IN THE METH LAB
• THE BARN IDENTITY
• JUNKMAIL ORACLE
• THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICAN’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

Updated for a little more context: The question I get asked most by people with limited time and resources is, which shows are a “must see.” And I give them my bias answer, based on how I reacted to the shows. That being said, it’s not like I’ve been disappointed by any of the performances I’ve attended this year. Please understand that differences between shows in the rankings can be infinitesimal. And I guarantee everyone’s list is different and just as valid.

And if you do decide to attend, I highly recommend you look at all the options. Aside from the fact that there are still plenty of shows I just haven’t seen yet. If a show sounds interesting to you, I highly encourage you to see it. Grab a friend, split a flex pass and hit three shows. You never know what you might discover. Happy Fringing.
-Rob

• For a breakdown of all shows visit www.behindthecurtaincincy.com/2022-fringe-festival
• For a list of performance options for Tuesday-Friday, June 14-17 visit www./behindthecurtaincincy.com/2022/06/13/performance-options-for-june-14-17-at-cincy-fringe/
• Click here to visit the official fringe website.

Updated 6/20/22

My Rankings

1. ROSEGOLD
   Donna Kay Yarborough is all-in emotionally in her intense, extremely well-acted one-woman show.
2. HEDY: The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
   Heather Massie impresses as Lamarr (and the multiple characters she interacts with) in this engaging show exploring Hedy’s life.
3. BE MY THIEF
4. JINKIES!
   Jordan Trovillion & Trey Tatum return as the teen sleuth and her faithful dog companion. Imaginative, clever and funny, JINKIES is an enjoyable sequel completely accessible even if you missed the 2019 original production, ZOINKS!
5. FIRE IN THE METH LAB
6. THE SEX LIVES OF BUTTERFLIES
7. BENT COMPASS
8. EXPERI-MENTAL
9. BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL
10. SOFT
11. WHISKEY FLICKS LIVE!
12. THE BARN IDENTITY
13. A MORGUE OF THE FORGOTTEN
14. SEXY SEXY MATTRESS TIME
15. TEXAS ANNIE: The Legend of the Moan Ranger
16. WUTHERING: A Musical on the Moors
17. SADEC 1965: A Love Story
18. UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
19. FATHER, DAUGHTHER & HOLY TOAST
20. DESTINY U.S.A
21. MAKE A F*CKIN’ SHOW YOU P.O.S.
22. MESSES
23. JUNKMAIL ORACLE

New Fringers can be a bit intimidated by the overwhelming number of choices available on the Fringe Show Schedule.

This year performances are scheduled so that you have at least 15 minutes to travel between venues within the Art Academy and Know Theatre.

Below I have broken down your options in each time block for the opening weekend. You can choose one show in each block.

For a complete list of performance information, visit my Fringe page or the Cincy Fringe website.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

Block 1 (6:45pm, 7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• MESSES
• BENT COMPASS
• DESTINY, U.S.A
• FATHER, DAUGHTHER & HOLY TOAST
• JUNKMAIL ORACLE
• MAKE A F*CKING SHOW YOU P.O.S.

Block 2 (8:30pm, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• WHISKEY FLICKS LIVE!
• A MORGUE OF THE FORGOTTEN
• HEDY! The Live & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
• ROSEGOLD
• SOFT
• THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICAN’S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Block 1 (6:45pm, 7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• MUSHROOMS OF WESTERN KENTUCKY & FURTHER MEDITATIONS
• CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
• HEDY! The Live & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
• EXPERI-MENTAL
• HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF
• SADEC 1965: A Love Story

Block 2 (8:30pm, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• SEXY, SEXY MATRESS TIME
• BENT COMPASS
• UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
• ROSEGOLD
• JUNKMAIL ORACLE

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Block 1 (6:45pm, 7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• MESSES
• CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
• HEDY! The Live & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
• JINKIES!
• HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF
• MAKE A F*CKING SHOW YOU P.O.S.

Block 2 (8:30pm, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• WUTHERING: A Musical on the Moors
• BENT COMPASS
• FIRE IN THE METH LAB
• THE BARN IDENTITY
• SOFT
• SADEC 1965: A Love Story

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Block 1 (6:45pm, 7pm or 7:15pm start times)

• SILVER HAMMER
• CHARLOTTE VAN HELSING BEFRIENDS A VAMPIRE, A CROW AND (POSSIBLY) HER FATHER
• DESTINY, U.S.A.
• FATHER, DAUGHTHER & HOLY TOAST
• HELP ME HELP YOU HELP YOURSELF
• SADEC 1965: A Love Story

Block 2 (8:30pm, 8:45pm or 9pm start times)

• MUSHROOMS OF WESTERN KENTUCKY & FURTHER MEDITATIONS
• A MORGUE OF THE FORGOTTEN
• UPLINE – It’s Not a Show, It’s an Opportunity
• THE BARN IDENTITY
• SOFT
• MAKE A F*CKING SHOW YOU P.O.S.