Fringe 2024 - 15 years on...

So, back in 2009, I saw a Fringe show called "Winnemucca (three days in the belly)" from a visiting group called Shelby Company (the new play had been in my pre-Fringe Top 10 list that year and when I finally saw it, it did not disappoint, I loved it). 

One of the three actors involved was a guy named Will Brill.

And just a couple of weeks ago, Will Brill won a Tony Award for Featured Actor in a Play ("Stereophonic").

So... that's a weird and cool thing that happened that reminded me of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, and the fact that you just never know...

Come see more ridiculously talented people (the locals and those just passing through) starting August 1st.

Here's some handy links to this year's Top 10 list and Top 11-20 list, also a full list of all returning favorites to this year's Fringe, plus a link to all the 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival coverage.

While I have your attention, please VOTE :) 

Minnesota is currently in the early voting period for our Congressional and local primaries (I had the U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Minneapolis school board on my ballot) - final day to vote in the primary is Tuesday, August 13th, but you don't have to wait until Fringe is over, go vote right now :)

Early voting for the Presidential Election itself in Minnesota starts on Friday, September 20th. We're lucky to have a lot of time to get our voices heard, so cast your vote, and then make sure everyone you know and love is registered and gets to the polls to vote. Election Day, your final date to vote, is Tuesday, November 5th.

As a queer playwright and theater maker, I want a government that's compassionate and competent enough to keep us all safe and healthy, keep theaters open and running, and personally, I'd just like to be legal myself and keep the weirdos out of government and out of my personal business (and the things I post on this blog, for instance). We all have our reasons, so let's make sure we get the leaders we need and deserve, and get our friends, family and co-workers to raise their voices, too.

Find where to vote and what's on your ballot (with links to candidate websites) and other resources at the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.

For other resources on how to register, volunteer or donate, locally or nationally, check out Vote Save America.

Vote.  Raise your voice. We're not going back.