Here's a handy set of links to reach all the posts about returning favorites in this year's 2023 Minnesota Fringe, in alpha order:
Avi Aharoni (Chucklesworth Productions) - Pearl and Eugene: One Last Shtick
Once, Pearl and Eugene were a dynamic musical duo. They had big-time
stage careers and throngs of fans. Now, they live in a Jewish
retirement home and have no one to visit them. When a developer
threatens to take their home away, they decide to perform one more time
to raise money and save it. Can they overcome the drama that split up
their old act? Will old secrets be revealed? Will the actors get tired
of eating tapioca pudding? Find out!
an alleged Theatre Company - A Swimming Lesson in a Theater Without a Lifeguard
Three swim instructors attempt to teach swimming and water safety to an
audience seated in a theatre without a pool. There will be quizzes to
test your knowledge and a chance to win a whistle.
Allison Broeren - Fire In My Veins: Blazing Through Life With Invisible Illness
This romp with Allison about living with a rare autoimmune disease for
20 years has it all. Chronic illness is hard, horrifying, and honestly,
sometimes hilarious. See the remount after a sold out opening run.
The Brothers Dangus - The Brothers Dangus Vol. 2: The People v. Dango (A Court-Mandated Parable)
The Brothers Dangus are compelled by law to delve into the seedy
underworld of the designer drug, the Dango. Explore a noir-ishly absurd
contemplation of crime, punishment, and conspiratorial nationalism.
Clevername Theatre - Mother Courage Bear and Her Children
Heartcadia is at war. In Sunshine’s name, Bears and Bear Cousins battle.
Clouds are pillaged. Friendship forests burn. The Rainbow River runs
red with blood. But fear not; Mother Courage is a bear who cares.
Comedy Suitcase (Levi Weinhagen) - What If We Hugged?
Stories of masculinity, fatherhood, and heart disease from a comedy writer turned race and gender justice worker.
EnCompass Theatre - Funny, Like An Abortion
Monroe finds herself knocked up, and since abortions are illegal in
the United States, she and her best friend Jade have an abortion party! A
darkly comedic glimpse into a haunting future.
Fortune's Fool Theatre - The Resilient Child
Children should be seen AND heard. 4 local storytellers and 3
children use personal narrative, rhyme, and song to recount surviving
childhood to come out strong, brave, and resilient.
Mike Fotis Productions - The Windblown Cheeks of Lovers
A staged documentary about the creation of the hit 1984 mini-series, The Windblown Cheeks of Lovers.
Scot Froelich - Phoenix Presents (Aging In An Age of Change)
We don't have to burn out or fade away. There's a third option between taking up too much space and ceasing to exist.
Ghoulish Delights - 5 Prisoners
This sci-fi/horror anthology features five short scenes about
unexpected spaces that confine unexpected prisoners, written by Pat
Harrigan, John Heimbuch, Ariel Pinkerton, Tim Uren, and Duck Washington.
Madde Gibba - Boy Crazy
A choose your own adventure musical. Long before Taylor Swift was up
at midnight writing love songs, Madde was at a piano weepin' about boys.
A night of funny stories and overly-dramatic songs.
Goddard's Gardens - Open Mic at the DREAM Shop
Open Mic at the DREAM Shop is an open and honest and loving
presentation of the best of North Minneapolis. Spoken word, poetry and
music combines to uplift and inspire.
Goof Goof - 101 Goofin' Things
Liv and Phil of Goof Goof perform 101 goofin' tasks, randomized for
your pleasure. A show where even the performers aren't sure what's going
to happen next. It's egg-xactly what you're looking for.
Hey Rube! (Marcus Anthony) - Behemoth
In an attempt to save her dying mother and reconnect with her
estranged father, a cynical daughter sifts through her memories in
search of hope. From the creators of last year's award-winning Orzel Rising.
Les Kurkendaal-Barrett - Climbing My Family Tree
Les takes a test on Ancestry.com. The results are shocking. Watch him
uncover an almost 100 year old family mystery and meet some cool new
relatives in the process!
Lady Z Productions - Choose Your Own Fringe Adventure
An unknown exciting adventure awaits for Jack, and they need your
help. Are you up to the challenge? What will happen when you choose?
This dark comedy involves creative twists aided by audience
participation.
Maximum Verbosity (phillip andrew bennett low) - Too Many Notes
Five shows. Two decades. One whiskey-addled neurotic. A different
show every night, featuring original tales of comedy, horror, and
everything in between.
Heather Meyer - Let Me Say This About That, AND Fargo Allegro
Heather and Danna (with the "help" of their producer Raffi) host a
podcast based on audience suggestions and "real advertisements". They
improvise genres from true crime to conspiracy theories, or whatever
else.
Didja hear all about what happened up there in Brainerd then? …Oh geeze…
Timothy Mooney Repertory Theatre - Breakneck Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s most beloved play! A dose of Renaissance Viagra! Three
couples vault their way into the marriage bed via this whirlwind tale of
Romantic Rivalry, Fairy Ribaldry, Love Potions… and an Ass!
Javier Morillo (minnerican productions) - patologia (or...fagology)
(dropped out of the festival just prior to the end of July)
Sandbox Theatre - Yes No Maybe (please explain)
Step back into the 90's with this heartfelt, awkward, sometimes cringy look at Kristina's notes from high school.
Michael Shaeffer - Everything Bagel
A National Poetry Slammer celebrates comic tales of whip crackers,
guardian angels, misfit muppets, 80s pop music, Russian cuss words, and
finally breaks the sexual tension between 2 appliances from The Office.
The Shrieking Harpies - The Shrieking Harpies
The Shrieking Harpies are a musical improv trio featuring Lizzie
Gardner, Taj Ruler, Hannah Wydeven, & with Justin Nellis on the
keys. Our show blends musical genres into an improvised story!
Six Elements Theatre/Mason Tyer - Kill B: The Epilogue
"Kill B: The Epilogue,” a satirical sequel to Quentin Tarantino's
"Kill Bill" duology, focuses on generational trauma, the manipulation of
men, and the desire to be known and loved.
Snikt! Bamf! Thwip! - John Wick by Tim Wick (no relation)
Four John Wick movies in 45 minutes. Written by someone who,
coincidentally, has the same last name as a fictional character. No dogs
were harmed during the creation of this production.
Special When Lit (co-production) - Stabby Stab Stab
The Winding Sheet Outfit (co-production) - Stabby Stab Stab
“You are a strange child. It will be of my use.”
Two
pre-teens are compelled to serve a modern monster; an eyeless watcher
whose price for loyalty is blood. In the age of electronic loneliness,
how far would you go for friendship? Based on true events in WI.
Duck Washington (Rogues Gallery Arts) - My Only Hope for a Hero
Local theater maker, Duck Washington, returns to the Fringe with his
one person exploration of bravery and cowardice. In this ever changing
world, does Duck have what it takes to be a hero? Does anyone?
Brian Watson-Jones - Phoenix Presents (Slices)
Dark, twisted, and occasionally humorous stories told by those on the
edges of society, sanity, and morality. A collection of storytelling
monologues from The Pumpkin Pie Show by Clay McLeod Chapman, performed
by Cate Jackson, Gregory Parks, H Jo Raiter, and Brian Watson-Jones.
Here's some handy links to this year's Top 10 list and Top 11-20 List, plus a link to all the 2023 Minnesota Fringe Festival coverage.
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