How Many Times
As a result of this pandemic, each of us have had our structures dismantled to wildly different degrees; while some have adjusted by staying the same, others have completely reinvented the structure of their day-to-day. We are presenting a digital experience that considers the cycle of breaking and re-adapting, thinking about what it looks and feels like to move towards new or revert to old structures and forms within ourselves.
Honky Tonkin’ – A Country Music Show
Yeehaw!!! Pounds of sequins, yards of fringe and really big hair! This lil’ ol’ shindig puts the hoot in hootenanny and the jam in jamboree with classic retro hits from Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams and many more! And – Dang it! – the critics sure do love REV as much as a cowboy loves his horse- “Superb!” Philadelphia Inquirer “Exhilarating and imaginative… ” Philadelphia Weekly “The…
How Gilbert and Sullivan got us through lockdown!
“How Gilbert and Sullivan got us through lockdown!” Is a humorous look at a difficult time, sung by seasoned G&S performers who can tell you how the wit, humor and sheer beauty of Gilbert and Sullivan’s music is just what the doctor called for!
Gilligan Gigs Again
Do you suck at trivia? Feel like you never get any questions right? Always down on yourself for being on a losing team? Then you’d fit right in at Gilligan Gigs Again, a trivia cabaret on radical self-acceptance. With former rock tambourinist Gilligan Gideon as your host, you can rest assured you won’t be the dumbest person in the room. Join us at the Victoria Freehouse in Old City, and…
Free Improv Jam
Itching for some stage time after a year indoors? Looking to try improv for the first time ever? Come on out to our Free Improv Jam! All experience levels are welcome to sign up and hop on stage. Don’t have any improv experience? No worries! You’ll be paired with a more experienced improviser so you two can shine together. You’ll do a scene or two, have some fun, and maybe…
Egg Tooth
Ideas don’t hatch. They break free. They push, struggle, and slash their way into the light of day. They use a guitar, a camera, a pen—an egg tooth. Egg Tooth is a feisty hybrid of live music, video, and theatrical storytelling. It’s a celebration of short stories—and therefore, our lives. Some are shorter than others. Egg Tooth’s premiere at the Orlando Fringe Festival earned a “Patrons’ Pick” encore performance, and…
Fixed Gaps
Scot J. Wittman brings his award-winning dance photography to life in this arthouse motion picture. Romance, loss, harmony and independence are woven together in this film. Shot mostly on location in Philadelphia, the work showcases local talent and gives a glimpse into surrounding areas. The Philadelphia native is proud to premier the work at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Galumpha
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. The three performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet. Galumpha is a triumphant mix of art and entertainment, offering world-class, award winning choreography (Edinburgh Festival Critics’ Choice Award,…
Expansions Presents: Bridging the Distance
Bridging the Distance: Is an exciting dance video interactive walking tour. Audience members will follow a map with destinations in Mt Airy, and North Philly, where QR codes are placed. Complete the journey, While engaging with dancers from across the country as they explore different bridges. Complete your journey while experiencing the moving choreography of Expansions Contemporary Dance Ensemble.
Found
A stairway to heaven beside the water, a surprise garden just off of Pine, a bar outside of Fishtown, and glimpses into the Fae Wilds. “Found” is a scavenger hunt audio adventure where Philadelphia residents will go on the search for pockets of magic throughout the city. When they find special QR codes at these magical locations, which they’ll discover with the help of puzzles and clues released online, our…
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