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Francesca Montanile Lyons
Cabaret & Nightlife, Clown, Comedy & Improv, Drag, Theater
Bite-sized bits from a variety of Philly's most scrumptious clowns sharing food-inspired works. Made in a facility that processes the horrors of life with haha's. Flavors may be silly, or sexy, or sad - it's a charcuterie of contemporary clown!! It's Clowncuterie!!!
FRIDAY with host Wet Betty!!
Rose Luardo
Queen Conch
Kayo Kenshin
Ryann Elise
Michael Amendola
Francesca Montanile Lyons
SATURDAY with host Queen Conch!!
Dinah Loneliness
kiss the clown
Marisol Rose-Shapiro
Alyse James + James Gentile
Francesca Montanile Lyons
SUNDAY with host Queen Conch!!
Alex Tatarsky
Caresse Deville
Wet Betty
Alyse James + James Gentile
Kayo Kenshin
Francesca Montanile Lyons
Curated and produced by Francesca Montanile Lyons.
With over 100 offerings from rebellious circus, delicious dance, fearless theatre and activist art to workshops, parties, and more Cannonball pushes the boundaries of live performance at four different venues this Fringe. Come as you are and stay past bedtime at cannonballfestival.org.
PWYC Options $5+
Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Storefront 
September 5, 2025 9.30pm
FRIDAY with host Wet Betty!!
Rose Luardo
Queen Conch
Kayo Kenshin
Ryann Elise
Michael Amendola
Francesca Montanile Lyons
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 6, 2025 9.00pm
SATURDAY with host Queen Conch!!
Dinah Loneliness
kiss the clown
Marisol Rose-Shapiro
Alyse James + James Gentile
Francesca Montanile Lyons
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 7, 2025 8.00pm
SUNDAY with host Queen Conch!!
Alex Tatarsky
Caresse Deville
Wet Betty
Alyse James + James Gentile
Kayo Kenshin
Francesca Montanile Lyons
1219 Vine Street
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Francesca Montanile Lyons is a director, performer, educator, and experimental artist based in Philadelphia whose work deftly balances the forces of horror and humor. (-Stage Buddy.) As a performer, she can be found at venues across Philadelphia, exploring the overlap of alt-comedy, clowning, buffon, and burlesque. Her work as a solo performer and director has toured nationally across the US, with her solo show VILE earning a Staff Award at the MN Fringe and an Encore performance from Cannonball in the Philadelphia Fringe. Across mediums, her work seeks to disempower shame and taboo through playful honesty & voyeuristic delight.
- Alicia CrosbyCollaboratoraliciacrosby@gmail.com
- Megan ThibodeauxCollaboratorthibodeaux.megan.e@gmail.com
- Francesca Montanile LyonsCollaboratorfrancesca.montanile@gmail.com
- A Variety of Guest Clowns!Performers
Accessibility & Content Considerations
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This event is appropriate for ages 18+
Nudity
Adult Language
Strobe/Flashing Lights
Audience Interaction
Covid-19 Safety policy
Masks are required during this event
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