Philly Fringe 2025 tickets on sale now! Explore the lineup.
From the creator of 40-Year-Old Ballerino and One-Man Nutcracker. Chris, a struggling solo artist working at a movie theater, goes on a surreal adventure into his subconscious while popping popcorn. On his journey to confront his existential and artistic anxieties, he encounters a bizarre cast of characters, including a defamed 19th-century actress, a violent fringe producer, and a large bear. This fast-paced one-man show explores the meaning of success and rejection through the extraordinary and often fantastical travels of one artist's mind. The Presented examines what it means to be a "chosen" artist in the world today in a hilarious and insightful 50-minute show that will make you never want to pursue a career in the arts.
"a strikingly original writer & performer." - The Scotsman
"the kind of innovative spirit that the Fringe was originally created to showcase." - The List ★★★★
Studio 34 is West Philly’s Fringe Hub and a mixed-use yoga/healing/arts spot all year round! Named for the trolley that stops out front, we host art, comedy, dance, drag, music, poetry, puppetry and theatre in our gallery, lounge, and studio spaces, as well as
holistic services, 30+ weekly classes, and a wide array of community happenings. Our 2025 Fringe roster features dozens of our favorite artists from all over Philly and around the country, ready to transcend the bounds of DIY performance. Come see one show and stay for the next, all under one roof on vibrant Baltimore Avenue.
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
4522 Baltimore Ave
General Admission: $20
PWYC Options
Chris Davis is a writer and performer residing in Philadelphia, PA. His solo shows have toured throughout the United States and Europe. Recent work includes One-Man Nutcracker, which made its international debut in Germany last year at the Thespis Festival, and The 40-Year-Old Ballerino which had a sold-out run in the Philadelphia Fringe festival. His show One-Man Nutcracker returns to the Drake Proscenium this Christmas Dec 9 to Jan 5th. Tickets on sale now: onemannutcracker.com
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Audience Interaction
This event does not require masks to be worn