Dachau for Queers
DACHAU FOR QUEERS Workshop Production of a New Play by Daniel Neer Directed by Ted Gorodetzky Produced by The LAB It’s 1970, and runaway Jonah Goodson is confined at California’s notorious Atascadero Psychiatric Hospital. His “sickness”? Homosexuality. Navigating a psychotropic maze of barbaric treatments, he encounters the most unlikely guides – but are they real or imagined? Gruesomely referred to as Dachau for Queers, the maximum-security forensic institution Atascadero Psychiatric Hospital was widely…
Obsessive Comedy Disorder
“HILARIOUS” “MUST-SEE” “HEALING” “A MASTERFUL BALANCE OF HUMOR AND VULNERABILITY” – Audience Reviews “THERAPEUTICALLY ACCURATE” – Kevin’s Therapist Kevin is one of five kids, a veteran, and has OCD. Join the battle inside his brain. In this hour, Kevin balances his silly life, a crazy family, and the truth of a misunderstood disorder. This show resonates with anyone anxious, obsessive, or suffering in silence. Kevin was Burbank Comedy Festival’s Best of the…
CANCELED: The Layaway
It is with deep disappointment that The Bearded Ladies and FringeArts must share that the remainder of The Layaway performance series is officially canceled. Historic buildings sometimes pose unforeseen challenges. On September 17, organizers of The Layaway were notified that the permit for performances at The Wanamaker Building has been put on hold following an inspection. Since that time, FringeArts, Bearded Ladies Cabaret, and Opera Philadelphia have worked extensively with…
Visual Evidence – A Multimedia Shibari Performance featuring Kinbakuartistmiki, Xin, & Hideo
Visual Evidence A improvised multimedia performance which combines Shakuhachi, Shibari, & Performance Art Join us at Prism Arts for this amazing performance. Following the performance the artists the venue will host a Q&A w/ the performers. September 20th 7:00pm-8:30pm $25 advance / $30 at door Schedule 7:00pm doors open 7:30pm-8:15pm Visual Evidence Performance 8:15pm-8:30pm Q&A w/ Kinbakuartistmiki, Xin, & Hideo
Tour de Fringe
Looking for an insider’s guide to the Philly Fringe? Join Us for “Tour De Fringe” led by FringeArts staff! This one-of-a-kind experience gives you exclusive access to some of the highlights and most daring shows of the 2025 Fringe Festival. On Saturdays during the festival, a FringeArts staff member will lead a small group of audiences to three performances in one day. The experience includes dinner at Fringe Bar before…
The Taylor Swift/Unabomber Play
“revelations from the first and last ever rehearsal of THEY SAY I DID SOMETHING BAD: an unauthorized taylor swift parody musical about the life of the unabomber ted kaczynski presented by the bridgebrook college drama club” is an unhinged dramedy about college theatremakers, true crime, and rape culture, ft. queer romance, musical performances, Ecoterrorist Taylor, and the end of the world. Riley, an edgy playwright in love with her closeted…
Happy Hour On The Fringe 2025
Starting on August 11th, happening every Monday evening through September 29th, come to FringeArts for a chance to connect with fellow artists and engage in meaningful conversations, all over drinks and light snacks. These events are open to all artists participating in the 2025 Fringe Festival. Please be sure to RSVP ahead of time to help us prepare!
CANCELED: Willow Do Walk If You Travel Late
This show has been canceled. Ellum he do grieve, Oak he do hate, Willow do walk, If you travel late. Willow Do Walk If You Travel Late is an experimental horror-mystery theater performance featuring puppetry as well as live actors. Set in a forest with a long history of abnormal occurrences, the audience will gather around a real willow tree to hear 3 campers share tales of the unnerving happenings…
Queers In A Thrift Store With Monsters
Queers in a Thrift Store With Monsters is a dynamic, queer, sci fi comedy that explores the age old question: Can you ever really be “just friends” with your ex? Tyler Rocio Ecoña is a participant in Philly Fringe Postcards, peer-to-peer review experiment created for the 2025 Fringe by Savannah Reich.
Deadwax
Welcome to the forgotten vinyl shop at the edge of town. You know the one. Remember what they said about the owner? Twitchy. Obsessed. Convinced that the grooves in her records contain messages not meant to be heard… or maybe meant only for you. Listen closely and the building hums. But if there’s no meaning in the noise… will you be able to accept that? Or will you make one…
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