The Light Bringer
Light Bringer Productions - Laila Lee
An Arab immigrant's true life story of family, freedom, and finding the American Dream!
An examination of the immigrant struggle between alienation and assimilation; against a backdrop of political, religious, and global issues.
Venue: Mixed Blood Theater
Tagged For: Solo Show, Storytelling, Audience Participation, Historical Content, Political Content, Religious Content
Content Warnings: Adult Language
Ages 12-15 and up
This one’s another show I’m curious about because of its previous Fringe track record, both in Florida where the artist is from, and on the Canadian Fringe circuit as well.
“A rich tale well told” - University of Manitoba
“Devastating and satisfying.” - Winnipeg Free Press
“A master storyteller…” - BroadwayWorld
“Laila produces with spades.” - Jenny Revue
Best of Fest at the Tampa Digital Fringe 2020 (ah, pandemic Fringe days…) then live on stage for the Tampa Fringe 2022 where it got the Tech Choice Award, and then Best of Venue during Fringe Fort Meyers 2023.
Up north they got a Jenny Award at Winnipeg Fringe 2019, then a Producers’ Award at Elgin Fringe 2023, and an award for Outstanding Production at the Fundy Fringe 2023.
I’m looking forward to hearing this story for myself.
Here’s their video trailer…
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.
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