Exiles, originally by James Joyce
The Dead Playwrights’ Society’s “The Exiled” is a dramatic portrayal of overlapping love triangles, marital discord, and the self centered, even criminal, events in which men will engage, leading to shattered relationships. James Joyce’s original -sexual- desperate -duplicitous- play, “Exiles”, depicting debauchery and duping in Ireland, and written 110 years ago, has been adapted for four performances at the 2023 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. “The Exiled” is set in 1972, and is recast as the story of a…
CANCELED: Ecogospel
This show has been canceled. Ecogospel is a staged interpretation of an art pop album that explores the stages of grief and hope in response to the climate crisis and envisioning a regenerative world. With the support of a philosophical cactus, a new form of cross-species acupuncture treatment, and interviews with the greater community, the artist Hanaé undergoes a spiritual quest towards rebirth and renewed purpose. Set in the isolation…
Eve
In this folk-musical retelling of the well known Bible story, Eve’s heart wanders away from the man she was created for and toward a mysterious being in the garden. This story will explore the expectations behind relationships, free will’s double edged sword, and self-sacrifice in the name of love. Written by Kat Siciliano.
Earth: A Guide
Humans are interesting creatures, and Earth is a singular place to see. This is a lecture – how to blend in on Earth, based on my own experiences. Don’t get found out.
Art Song Daydreams
Hayley Elizabeth Collins, mezzo-soprano, and collaborative pianist, Michael Confalone, welcome all to witness what happens when you combine two of Hayley’s favorite things, poetry and music! Art song is the combination of these two art forms, and is widely used in the classical voice world alongside opera, choir, and small ensembles. Together we’ll speak through poetry, look at the words written with a critical eye, and Hayley will sing what…
Dissociation
Two women meet, talk over drinks and it turns out they’re the same person. A riddle? Yes. You’re more likely to win the lottery than come face to face with your double. So, if you wonder on which side of the table you sit, consider carefully: Is that your doppelgänger? Or are your sides in conflict, and is that some slice of yourself you hoped would stay away? Are you…
Dream Street: Community Collages inspired by Tricia Elam Walker and Ekua Holmes’ book, Dream Street
Inspired by Tricia Elam Walker and Ekua Holmes’ book Dream Street, participants will use a multimedia approach to explore their dreams for themselves and their community. The workshop will begin with a video reading of Dream Street produced by students at Julia De Burgos Elementary School. Participants will then be invited to brainstorm their hopes and dreams for their community, which they will represent in a collage. Participants will learn…
CANCELED: Dinner! Franny and Connor Wrote a Cookbook
This performance has been canceled. Can two clowns improvise a meal? Dinner! Franny and Connor Wrote a Cookbook is an interactive cooking show live-directed by self-described food influencers with no prior knowledge of the ingredients, but a deep passion for food. High cuisine meets low class in this intimate Chopped-style experience! During the COVID-19 shutdown, Connor and Franny, two food-obsessed clowns, created Dinner! Franny and Connor Write a Cookbook, a digital…
Dream Sweet, Rough Man
By expanding traditional, heteropatriarchal masculinity into a practice of gentleness and connection, Dream Sweet, Rough Man uplifts possibilities for feminist queer masculinities to take root in men’s bodies and move through the world. We invite the high school hunk, 80s rockstars, frequenters of gay clubs and coffee shops, memories of trans boyhood, and ragged denim desires to play together, building options through which embodied manhood can thrive. Using dance and…
Dora’s Gently Used Dreams Store
Get a glimpse inside a makeshift shop containing Dora’s secret collection – the dreams and nightmares donated by past customers. Writer and performer Morgan McKenzie Kauffman merges simple magic, character, science and folk lore to tell the story of Dora and the patrons who make up this mysterious market. This interactive show changes every performance as Dora’s collection grows with each new audience. Shop the store yourself or donate your…
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