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:
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.
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.
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.
Stories of masculinity, fatherhood, and heart disease from a comedy writer turned race and gender justice worker.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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