Sometimes a Fringe preview won’t exactly tell you a lot about the show, but it does introduce you to artists who are so charming and funny you think, “I wouldn’t mind spending 45 minutes or so with this person, whatever it is they’re doing in their show, I might check that out.”
We got two that struck me this way in the first batch of Fringe previews, so I figured I’d give them a shout out. Check out their Fringe preview videos and see if you agree with me.
First the husband and wife team of Nichole Carey and Andrew Lester
When You Hear The Chime
Alchemy Arts
Nichole Carey and Andrew Lester
A nostalgic love letter to the stories that made us, come explore what it means to believe in magic at any age. This whimsical, poignant journey will tug at your heartstrings and make you feel like a kid again.
Venue: Southern Theater
Tagged for: Comedy, Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, Storytelling, Literary Adaptation
Content Warnings: Adult Language, Flashing Lights, Loud Noises
And then there’s Wells Farnham, who finally broke out of Fringe wait list hell and is on the schedule at last, with his solo show:
Wells Is Third On The Waitlist
Wells Farnham
A veteran wait-lister critically analyzes the Paw Patrol, the Fast & the Furious films, action figures, & more, to find the one topic suitable for something he’s never been in before… his own Fringe show.
Venue: Augsburg Studio
Tagged for: Comedy, Solo Show, Spoken Word
Content Warnings: None
Here's some handy links to this year's Top 10 list and Top 11-20 List, plus the full list of all returning favorites at this year's Fringe, plus a link to all the 2023 Minnesota Fringe Festival coverage.
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