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THE 5TH ANNUAL CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL: AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 07 “WEIRDER. THEATRE.” CFF 2014 IN A NUTSHELL
The 2014 Chicago Fringe Festival features 50 performance groups selected by lottery. Our shows include comedies, dramas, dance pieces, musicals, performance art and the unclassifiable. All shows run between 45-60 minutes. All shows are uncensored. Shows run from 7 – 11pm weekdays, from 1pm – 11pm on weekends and on Labor Day. Fringe Central, the #1 spot for patrons and artists to buy tickets, network and relax, is also open the entire time. Stop by and Fringe with us! More info about our shows and Fringe Central is available in this program.
BUY CFF TICKETS
A one-time purchase of a $5 commemorative Chicago Fringe button is required for entry to any Fringe show. Buttons are available at all Fringe venues and Fringe Central. Artists receive 100% of the ticket proceeds. Single Show: $10 10 Show Pass: $80 5 Show Pass: $45 Unlimited Pass: $175 Ticket reservations and packages available online at chicagofringe.org
FRINGE CENTRAL/MAIN BOX OFFICE:
Fischman Liquors & Tavern, 4780 N Milwaukee Ave Hours: Weekdays 6-11pm, Weekends and Labor Day: Noon-11pm Credit cards and cash sales accepted at all venues.
PROGRAM CONTENTS
About The Chicago Fringe Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fringe Central & Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Master Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Venue Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Special Thanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
WELCOME TO THE 2014 CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL “With a bittersweet emotion, I take the wheel for the last time.”* -Vincent Lacey Year 5 of the Chicago Fringe Festival. This milestone is truly incredible. Through sheer grit and perseverance we have carved out a niche in the Chicago performing arts scene. Even from year one, Fringe has set an ambitious goal: 50 shows, 200 performances. Only our dedicated team of volunteers could make the impossible possible. Our messaging this year is a succinct way of saying what we aim to bring you: “Weirder. Theatre.” Performances that push boundaries, bring you new flavors and experiences, and—at their best—just may change the way you think. We invite you to embrace the weird in this intimate, walkable, and pop-up community. Speaking of community, this year we have an expanded Fringe Central. Your contributions to our Kickstarter campaign made this possible! I call Fringe Central a magical spot—common at Fringe Festivals around the world—because when artists and patrons get together to hang out, beautiful things happen. Join us for a drink, a casual performance, and a really good time. More details in this program and announced throughout the Fest. This will be my last term as Executive Director and I have shared so many moments of sweet madness. Through it all, I was blessed with a great team. I could fill this program with stories, but for now I just say: THANK YOU. When you sign on to produce something like a Fringe, you never know how far the idea will take you or how long you can see out the project. That’s the nature of the art world. I am thrilled that this legacy will live beyond my era in Chicago, and I hope it does so for a long, long time. Nothing but Fringe Love, Vincent Lacey Executive Director *What’s Fringier than quoting a line I never actually said? Taking the intern to a tattoo parlor for a Fringe tattoo. Which is what I just did. CHICAGOFRINGE.ORG
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ABOUT CFF
OUR PEOPLE PRODUCING STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INTERNS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Vincent Lacey
Justin Fyala, President Vincent Lacey, Vice President Amanda Dodge, Secretary Josh Markou, Treasurer Emily Brouilette Sarah Mikayla Brown Anne Cauley Diana M. Ewert Adrienne Guldin Bridget Hennessy Hannah Kardon
VENUE MANAGEMENT Klaire Brezinski
BUSINESS MANAGER Adrienne Guldin ARTIST RELATIONS DIRECTOR Sarah Mikayla Brown VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR Anne Cauley BOX OFFICE MANAGER Stacey Schriber PRODUCTION MANAGER Rachel Staelens TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Erik Tylkowski SECRETARY, DATABASE MANAGER Amanda Dodge BILLETING COORDINATOR Tracy Wray INTERN PROGRAM DIRECTOR Laura Scruggs FRINGE CENTRAL MANAGER Leslie MacLean CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER Schoen Smith
PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS LIGHTING DESIGN Cat Davis ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Scott Herman STAGE MANAGEMENT Elaine Wesolowski ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER Mari DeOleo TECHNICIANS Ashleigh Bowers McTavish McArdle
ARTS ADMINISTRATION McKenzie Birmingham BOX OFFICE/VOLUNTEERS Maggy Grossbart MARKETING Eric Somogyi TECHNICAL Noah Baskes Jessica Doyle Sarah Dreis Matt Teister STAGE MANAGEMENT Kara Charlton Michelle Cockerham Michelle DiSalvo Emily Ember Kelly Field Lucia Mier Sarah Mowaswes Sarah Muller Laura Sowers Yingduo Liu Jaimeson Werling FRINGE CENTRAL Shannon Daly Diana Prachan Kara Rodriguez
GRAPHIC DESIGN LEAD DESIGNER Jen Dorman PROJECT MANAGER, PROGRAM DESIGN, WEBSITE MANAGER Charles Riffenburg/Grab Bag Media
ABOUT THE COVER Chicago Fringe Festival’s 2014 artwork was composed by Jen Dorman, using photos from Fringe Festivals past.
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ABOUT THE CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL OUR MISSION
The Chicago Fringe Festival (CFF) unites daring theatregoers with emerging and boundary-pushing performing artists from around the world at an annual festival in Chicago. CFF also seeks to engage nontraditional audiences through a commitment to low ticket prices and outreach into artistically underserved communities.
SCAVENGER HUNT INFO THE GREAT FRINGE ADVENTURE
This is CFF’s 5th year on this fringe-y journey and our 2nd exploring Jefferson Park. We’ve setup a fringe-tastic scavenger hunt (because what five year old doesn’t love games?) to give you one more reason to explore our amazing neighborhood! There will be daily tasks and weird prizes plus a grand prize for the winner of the whole hunt at the end of the festival! Come chat us up at Fringe Central if you want to join in the game! ;) #CFF2014Scvngr
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ABOUT CFF
A NOTE FROM ALDERMAN JOHN ARENA As Alderman of the 45th Ward of Chicago I'd like to welcome back both Chicago Fringe Festival and you, the audience and supporters, to our creative community for the second year in a row! The talent, energy, and commitment that Chicago Fringe Festival brings to Jefferson Park promises surprises, laughs and probably a few tears. Fringe Fest draws from a local, national and international cache of guests and artists, opening our community to a diverse and rich cultural experience. Thank you for coming to Jefferson Park and supporting them with your enthusiasm and applause. While in the neighborhood please enjoy the hospitality of our local sponsors and hosts, and let them know you are here for the Chicago Fringe Festival. Enjoy the Festival, John Arena, Alderman – 45th Ward
Chicago Fringe & Blue Moon Both Artfully Crafted.
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CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
ABOUT CFF
A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD PRESIDENT I was tired, smelly, and in need of a cocktail. It was August 2011, and I had been moving from Pittsburgh to Chicago for three days. A friend of mine called me up and invited me to see an acrobat show in Pilsen. Unsure of both my friend’s sanity, and whether or not I could actually stand long enough to get there, I said yes. I found my friend. We made our way toward a buzzing storefront. The bench on which I sat was uncomfortable, but I hardly noticed for the people and chatter. Light bulbs of various shapes and sizes were strewn across the ceiling. They dimmed and out came three healthy-looking people in acrobat uniforms. They began their act and I lost myself. Over the next couple of days, I explored more of this “Fringe Festival.” I randomly went to shows based on title alone. I met new people and drank beer at Fringe Central. And I continually got loved on by the fantastic volunteer staff. I had no choice but to join up with this magical band of weird theatre…ers. Cut to this year’s Festival: Jeff Park continues to be a welcoming and wonderful home, the Festival will produce more shows than ever before, and we still give 100% of the ticket revenues to the performers (to date, that’s about $120,000). We believe that Chicago deserves a theatre festival with artists from all over the world who might not otherwise have a chance to share their talents and stories. If you agree, we need your help. I invite you to join our weird theatre community and make a donation today by using the donation form on the next page. Whether this is your first Fringe or you’re someone who has bought unlimited ticket packs for each Festival, I encourage you to lose yourself. On behalf of the entire Board, I welcome you. We’re glad you’re here. And now that you are, go explore, mingle, ask questions, say hello, dance, eat, get lost, find a penny. Just be weird. We’ll be weird right along with you. Spreading sugar all around, Justin Fyala Board President CHICAGOFRINGE.ORG
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DONATE TO THE CHICAGO FRINGE
DONATE TO CHICAGO FRINGE Stop by Fringe Central today to learn about becoming a Chicago Fringe Supporter!
FRINGE FOOL ($25-49)
• Member-Only Button • Name listed on Fringe website
FRINGE FRIEND ($50-99) • Everything above AND • Recognition at Fringe Central • An Additional Member-Only Button (sharing is caring)
FRINGE FAN ($100-149) • Everything above AND • Two (2) Show Tickets • A Special Members t-shirt
FRINGE FANATIC
($250-499) • Everything above AND • Two more Member-Only Buttons, for a total of 4 • Two more Show Tickets, for a total of 4
FRINGE FAIRY GODFATHER ($500+)
• Everything above AND • Another Member t-shirt, grand total 2 • Framed poster signed by performers
FRINGE FREAK ($150-249) • Everything above AND • VIP Invitation for 2 to Fringe Benefit
Fill out the information below and hand it in at Fringe Central to receive your benefits. Name: _______________________________________________________ (as you would like to be recognized) Address: _____________________________________________________ City: ______________________ State: _______ ZIP:__________________ Phone: _________________________________________ E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________ □ I would like to be recognized as ANONYMOUS □ I am refusing any donor benefits. This is a straight donation from the bottom of my heart. 8
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
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LOCATION: FRINGE CENTRAL
FRINGE CENTRAL
FRINGE CENTRAL AND FRINGE TENT: FISCHMAN LIQUORS & TAVERN, 4780 N MILWAUKEE AVE
STOP BY FRINGE CENTRAL FOR ALL THINGS FRINGEY! Buy tickets at our box office • Check out our Fringe merchandise Network with other artists and theatre-goers • Eat and Drink Hear the buzz about Fringe shows • Chill
Fringe Central opens one hour before shows begin; open late for daily after-parties and merriment.
WAITING FOR ORSON “A Visionary, or Crazed, Tale…” Washington Post
“An engaging meditation on mysticism, madness, and the confusion between the two.”
“...one of the most impressive shows I’ve seen at Fringe…” Washington City Paper
DC Metro Theater Arts
Find out what everyone’s saying about Mary! Mrs. President: A Visit With Mary Todd Lincoln
An original play written and performed by MaryAnne Mathews Early & Often Stage, Jefferson Park Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 4 p.m. www.mamathewsproductions.com
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SPECIAL FRINGE CENTRAL EVENTS FRINGE FEST PREVIEW NIGHT
PREVIEW NIGHT, ROUND TWO
FLASHBACK FRIDAY AT FRINGE CENTRAL
MONSTER MOVIE NIGHT!
Thursday, August 28 at 6pm Join us at Fringe Central for our official Fringe Opening! Performers from the Festival will be giving one minute previews of their shows. Hosted by the marvelous Bikini Katie!
Thursdsay, September 4 at 6pm Preview night is back for Week 2 at the Fringe Festival! Performance groups will once again be given one minute to preview their shows before getting booted off the stage by the lovely Bikini Katie.
Friday, August 29 at 8pm Come dance it out to some throwback tunes!
Thursday, September 4 at 10:30pm Late Night at Fringe Central. Join us for an original movie screening by monster movie-maker David “The Rock” Nelson!
KISS KISS CABARET VARIETY SHOW!
LIVE MUSIC NIGHT
Saturday, August 30 at 10:15pm The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is coming to Fringe Central, and they’re pulling out all the stops! Enjoy magic? Want to watch a juggler who’s mastered the skill? Then you’ll want to catch this show!
FRINGE BENEFIT NIGHT
Sunday, August 31st from 7 - 11pm We’ll be shutting down Central for the evening to support and celebrate our beloved Fringe. Through the support of generous donors, your $25.00 ticket ($20.00 in advance on our website by August 29th; $10.00 for 2014 volunteers at the door with a volunteer tee-shirt) will give you access to 3 drink vouchers, delicious eats, and an exciting silent auction and raffle. The evening not only provides a great opportunity to support Fringe, but also to mingle with staff and board members, 2014 artists, and Jefferson Park community members. All proceeds benefit the festival. Join us!
LOCATION: FRINGE CENTRAL
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FRINGE CENTRAL AND FRINGE TENT: FISCHMAN LIQUORS & TAVERN, 4780 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Friday, September 5th 8pm Enjoy live music at Fringe Central.
THE KISS KISS CABARET presents GIRLY BURLY
Saturday, September 6th 10:15pm The Kiss Kiss Cabaret is back at Fringe Central with an evening of burlesque! The bevy of burlesque beauties will stun you with their knock-out performances!
CLOSING NIGHT AWARDS CEREMONY
Sunday, September 7th, 9:30pm We celebrate the end of another great festival with both silly and earnest awards.
FRINGE FAMILY DAY! Monday, September 1st 2-5pm Spend your Labor Day at the Fringe Festival! We’ll have games and fun for the whole family.
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MASTER SCHEDULE
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014 MASTER SCHEDULE TIME
DEEP DISH STAGE
EARLY & OFTEN STAGE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 7:00pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
MRS. PRESIDENT: A VISIT WITH MARY TODD LINCOLN (MARYANNE MATHEWS)
8:30pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
A PLAY ABOUT YOU AND ME (WISHBONE THEATRE COLLECTIVE)
10:00pm
ROB LLOYD - WHO, ME. (JULZ HAY)
MY BONES SHALL RISE AGAIN (GAIL NYOKA)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 7:00pm
WE ALSO HAVE A NEW VAGINA (THE LEAGUE OF MISCREANTS)
8:30pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
WHAT AM I DOING? (AMY SUMPTER)
10:00pm
WAITING FOR ORSON (INSTINCT THEATRE)
A SECOND SAM (LUMINOUS THEATRE)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 2:30pm
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MRS. PRESIDENT: A VISIT WITH MARY TODD LINCOLN (MARYANNE MATHEWS)
4:00pm
RE-ENTRY, A PLAY (NICOLE KEARNEY PRODUCTIONS)
5:30pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
A PLAY ABOUT YOU AND ME (WISHBONE THEATRE COLLECTIVE)
7:00pm
ROB LLOYD - WHO, ME. (JULZ HAY)
MY BONES SHALL RISE AGAIN (GAIL NYOKA)
8:30pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
A SECOND SAM (LUMINOUS THEATRE)
10:00pm
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL (THE AGENCY THEATER COLLECTIVE)
WHY ARE YOU NOT RICH YET! (DERICK LENGWENUS)
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
ALL CONTENT WARNINGS ARE SELF REPORTED BY THE ARTISTS. CONTENT KEY:
V= VIOLENCE L= LANGUAGE D= DRUGS N= NUDITY
KETCHUP-LESS STAGE
LAKE EFFECT STAGE
STINKING ONION STAGE THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
LAMP OIL (DUPLICITY ENSEMBLE)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE (MAXIMUM VERBOSITY)
SCREW YOU, I’M NANCY DREW (SARSPARILLA SHOOK PRODUCTIONS)
TRAUMA AND VINYL: ‘THIS BETRAYAL WILL BE OUR END’: THE MONOLOGUE (JOE MEDINA OF MERCH)
NATURAL NOVICE (EVERYTHING IS EVERYWHERE)
KIDS ON BIKES (NICOLE DANIELS)
MASTER SCHEDULE
FRINGE SHOWS ARE UNJURIED AND UNCENSORED.
THE PENELOPIAD (LOST GENEVA PROJECT)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 THE BODY IMAGE PROJECT: A DOCUMENTARY PLAY (DANIELLE PINNOCK)
KIDS ON BIKES (NICOLE DANIELS)
SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA (REBECCA KLING)
THE BRIDE (LIVING ROOM PLAYMAKERS)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE (TRIPTYCH)
SESSIONS (RALLY THEATRE COMPANY)
THE TWO-STEP (CHEEP ART)
BLACK AS EYE WANNA BE (PO’ CHOP)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 THE MECHANICAL MAN (DREAM THEATRE COMPANY)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: LIBERTARIAN RAGE (MAXIMUM VERBOSITY)
THE BODY IMAGE PROJECT: A DOCUMENTARY PLAY (DANIELLE PINNOCK)
CEREMONY (MICHAEL KASS)
LOVE IN A HEAT DEATH UNIVERSE (BENJAMIN STUBER & ANGELA SANTILLO)
ABOUT THESE SUPER BOWLS (KATE RYAN)
NATURAL NOVICE (EVERYTHING IS EVERYWHERE)
TRAUMA AND VINYL: ‘THIS BETRAYAL WILL BE OUR END’: THE MONOLOGUE (JOE MEDINA OF MERCH)
LAMP OIL (DUPLICITY ENSEMBLE)
10 & 2 (SPARTAN THEATRE COMPANY)
SCREW YOU, I’M NANCY DREW (SARSPARILLA SHOOK PRODUCTIONS)
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MEET ME ON THE CEILING (COSMIC JELLO)
SINGLE LADIES (PAIGE STROTHMANN)
ER’ MAN (ALROSA)
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MASTER SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 2:30pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
A SECOND SAM (LUMINOUS THEATRE)
4:00pm
ROB LLOYD - WHO, ME. (JULZ HAY)
MRS. PRESIDENT: A VISIT WITH MARY TODD LINCOLN (MARYANNE MATHEWS)
5:30pm
WAITING FOR ORSON (INSTINCT THEATRE)
MY BONES SHALL RISE AGAIN (GAIL NYOKA)
7:00pm
RE-ENTRY, A PLAY (NICOLE KEARNEY PRODUCTIONS)
CHICAGO AFTERDARK - A HEART OF TWEED (TATE A. GEBORKOFF, MOODY ARTIST GROUP)
8:30pm
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL (THE AGENCY THEATER COLLECTIVE)
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO. (EILEEN TULL)
10:00pm
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 2:30pm
WAITING FOR ORSON (INSTINCT THEATRE)
WHAT AM I DOING? (AMY SUMPTER)
4:00pm
WE ALSO HAVE A NEW VAGINA (THE LEAGUE OF MISCREANTS)
WHY ARE YOU NOT RICH YET! (DERICK LENGWENUS)
5:30pm
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL (THE AGENCY THEATER COLLECTIVE)
7:00pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
8:30pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
10:00pm
RE-ENTRY, A PLAY (NICOLE KEARNEY PRODUCTIONS)
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO. (EILEEN TULL)
CHICAGO AFTERDARK - A HEART OF TWEED (TATE A. GEBORKOFF, MOODY ARTIST GROUP)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
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7:00pm
WAITING FOR ORSON (INSTINCT THEATRE)
WHY ARE YOU NOT RICH YET! (DERICK LENGWENUS)
8:30pm
THE SCIENTISTS (MERKINS, DANIELLO & SONS)
CHICAGO AFTERDARK - A HEART OF TWEED (TATE A. GEBORKOFF, MOODY ARTIST GROUP)
10:00pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
SUPER-WELLESIAN (HAWKEYE PLAINVIEW)
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
THE TWO-STEP (CHEEP ART)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE (TRIPTYCH)
SCREW YOU, I’M NANCY DREW (SARSPARILLA SHOOK PRODUCTIONS)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE (MAXIMUM VERBOSITY)
SINGLE LADIES (PAIGE STROTHMANN)
THE BODY IMAGE PROJECT: A DOCUMENTARY PLAY (DANIELLE PINNOCK)
10 & 2 (SPARTAN THEATRE COMPANY)
ER’ MAN (ALROSA)
LOVE IN A HEAT DEATH UNIVERSE (BENJAMIN STUBER & ANGELA SANTILLO)
ABOUT THESE SUPER BOWLS (KATE RYAN)
MEET ME ON THE CEILING (COSMIC JELLO)
THE MECHANICAL MAN (DREAM THEATRE COMPANY)
KIDS ON BIKES (NICOLE DANIELS)
SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA (REBECCA KLING)
CEREMONY (MICHAEL KASS)
MASTER SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 SESSIONS (RALLY THEATRE COMPANY)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 LAMP OIL (DUPLICITY ENSEMBLE)
SINGLE LADIES (PAIGE STROTHMANN) ABOUT THESE SUPER BOWLS (KATE RYAN)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE (TRIPTYCH)
NATURAL NOVICE (EVERYTHING IS EVERYWHERE)
THE BRIDE (LIVING ROOM PLAYMAKERS)
LOVE IN A HEAT DEATH UNIVERSE (BENJAMIN STUBER & ANGELA SANTILLO)
CEREMONY (MICHAEL KASS)
THE PENELOPIAD (LOST GENEVA PROJECT)
THE MECHANICAL MAN (DREAM THEATRE COMPANY)
THE TWO-STEP (CHEEP ART)
MEET ME ON THE CEILING (COSMIC JELLO)
SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA (REBECCA KLING)
TRAUMA AND VINYL: ‘THIS BETRAYAL WILL BE OUR END’: THE MONOLOGUE (JOE MEDINA OF MERCH)
THE FUTURE (QUOTIDIAN COLLECTIVE)
THE BRIDE (LIVING ROOM PLAYMAKERS)
TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE! (NEW PLUTO)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE (MAXIMUM VERBOSITY)
BLACK AS EYE WANNA BE (PO’ CHOP)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
LAMP OIL (DUPLICITY ENSEMBLE) THE MECHANICAL MAN (DREAM THEATRE COMPANY)
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MASTER SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:00pm
AN EVENING WITH (PAPER STAGE)
A PLAY ABOUT YOU AND ME (WISHBONE THEATRE COLLECTIVE)
8:30pm
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL (THE AGENCY THEATER COLLECTIVE)
THE NEXT DOG KING (JIM JULIEN)
10:00pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO. (EILEEN TULL)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 2:30pm
AN EVENING WITH (PAPER STAGE)
THE NEXT DOG KING (JIM JULIEN)
4:00pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO. (EILEEN TULL)
5:30pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
WHAT AM I DOING? (AMY SUMPTER)
7:00pm
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL (THE AGENCY THEATER COLLECTIVE)
SUPER-WELLESIAN (HAWKEYE PLAINVIEW)
8:30pm
WAITING FOR ORSON (INSTINCT THEATRE)
A SECOND SAM (LUMINOUS THEATRE)
10:00pm
THE SCIENTISTS (MERKINS, DANIELLO & SONS)
CHICAGO AFTERDARK - A HEART OF TWEED (TATE A. GEBORKOFF, MOODY ARTIST GROUP)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
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2:30pm
OUR FAIR CITYLIVE (HARTLIFE, NFP)
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO. (EILEEN TULL)
4:00pm
THE SCIENTISTS (MERKINS, DANIELLO & SONS)
CHICAGO AFTERDARK - A HEART OF TWEED (TATE A. GEBORKOFF, MOODY ARTIST GROUP)
5:30pm
AN EVENING WITH (PAPER STAGE)
THE NEXT DOG KING (JIM JULIEN)
7:00pm
THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THE AMERICAN DREAM IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO (ORACLE PRODUCTIONS)
A SECOND SAM (LUMINOUS THEATRE)
8:30pm
WE ALSO HAVE A NEW VAGINA (THE LEAGUE OF MISCREANTS)
SUPER-WELLESIAN (HAWKEYE PLAINVIEW)
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
THE TWO-STEP (CHEEP ART)
TRAPPED BY DREAMS (EMOTION THEATER)
SIDD (NEW LIGHT THEATER PROJECT)
SIGNAL/NOISE (CHIMERIC PRODUCTIONS)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE (TRIPTYCH)
SESSIONS (RALLY THEATRE COMPANY)
ANKLE BOOTS: ABSURD MINIATURE MEMOIRS (KAYLA LANE FREEMAN & SARA FAYE RICHMOND)
THE PENELOPIAD (LOST GENEVA PROJECT)
MASTER SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 THE MECHANICAL MAN (DREAM THEATRE COMPANY)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SIDD (NEW LIGHT THEATER PROJECT)
SIGNAL/NOISE (CHIMERIC PRODUCTIONS)
SESSIONS (RALLY THEATRE COMPANY)
MEET ME ON THE CEILING (COSMIC JELLO)
THE FUTURE (QUOTIDIAN COLLECTIVE)
THE TWO-STEP (CHEEP ART)
TRAPPED BY DREAMS (EMOTION THEATER)
SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA (REBECCA KLING)
ANKLE BOOTS: ABSURD MINIATURE MEMOIRS (KAYLA LANE FREEMAN & SARA FAYE RICHMOND)
ER’ MAN (ALROSA)
SCREW YOU, I’M NANCY DREW (SARSPARILLA SHOOK PRODUCTIONS)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE (MAXIMUM VERBOSITY)
BLACK AS EYE WANNA BE (PO’ CHOP)
LAMP OIL (DUPLICITY ENSEMBLE)
THE BRIDE (LIVING ROOM PLAYMAKERS)
TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE! (NEW PLUTO)
THE FUTURE (QUOTIDIAN COLLECTIVE)
THE BRIDE (LIVING ROOM PLAYMAKERS)
TRAPPED BY DREAMS (EMOTION THEATER)
SOMETHING SOMETHING NEW VAGINA (REBECCA KLING)
ANKLE BOOTS: ABSURD MINIATURE MEMOIRS (KAYLA LANE FREEMAN & SARA FAYE RICHMOND)
TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE! (NEW PLUTO)
SIDD (NEW LIGHT THEATER PROJECT)
SIGNAL/NOISE (CHIMERIC PRODUCTIONS)
MEET ME ON THE CEILING (COSMIC JELLO)
SCREW YOU, I’M NANCY DREW (SARSPARILLA SHOOK PRODUCTIONS)
10 & 2 (SPARTAN THEATRE COMPANY)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE (TRIPTYCH)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
SESSIONS (RALLY THEATRE COMPANY)
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LOCATION: DEEP DISH
DEEP DISH STAGE
(CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF JEFFERSON PARK, MEETING HALL)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUG. 28
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
SUNDAY, AUG. 31
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm
8:30pm
7:00pm
This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro 5:30pm Our Fair City Live 10:00pm Rob Lloyd - Who, Me.
7:00pm We Also Have A New Vagina 8:30pm Our Fair City Live 10:00pm Waiting for Orson
4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm
re-Entry, a play Our Fair CityLive Rob Lloyd - Who, Me. This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro 10:00pm Out of Tune Confessional
2:30pm
This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro Rob Lloyd - Who, Me. Waiting for Orson re-Entry, a play Out of Tune Confessional
7:00pm Waiting for Orson 8:30pm The Scientists 10:00pm This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro
7:00pm An Evening With 8:30pm Out of Tune Confessional 10:00pm Our Fair City Live
2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm
An Evening With Our Fair City Live This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro 7:00pm Out of Tune Confessional 8:30pm Waiting for Orson 10:00pm The Scientists
2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm
Our Fair City Live The Scientists An Evening With This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro We Also Have A New Vagina
MONDAY, SEPT. 1 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm
Waiting for Orson We Also Have A New Vagina Out of Tune Confessional Our Fair City Live This House Believes the American Dream is at the Expense of the American Negro 10:00pm re-Entry, a play
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SHOW DESCRIPTIONS AN EVENING WITH
Paper Stage, Chicago, Illinois This is the show I’m trying to pass off as Art/Comedy, but really it’s just my way of dealing with a terrible break-up and all of the self-destructive decisions I’ve made in the past two years, maybe three. Ages: Young adults, Adults
OUR FAIR CITY LIVE
HartLife, NFP Chicago, Illinois Our Fair City Live is a classic Noir radiodrama featuring music and live sound effects. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where the HartLife insurance corporation manages every aspect of life, this show skewers corporate values with subversive glee. You’ll tingle with anticipation, seethe with outrage...and laugh to keep from crying. Ages: Teenagers+
OUT OF TUNE CONFESSIONAL
The Agency Theater Collective, Chicago, IL Mickey Sparks, Jeffrey Eskaton, and Alana Pretty-Pretty are back for a remount of their holiday wreck-tacular, “Out of Tune Confessional!” Featuring some special friends, songs and stories to share, be prepared to spend an intimate evening with your favorite rode-hard musicians as they work through some shit and get real. Ages: Young Adults+ Content: L, D, V
WE ALSO HAVE A NEW VAGINA
The League of Miscreants Forest Park, IL Five years of Fringe in sixty minutes, and then the show starts. Allow three hours, wear a costume if you want, and by God bring your liver. Ages: YA+ Content: N, D, V
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LOCATION: DEEP DISH
DEEP DISH STAGE
5320 W GIDDINGS (CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF JEFFERSON PARK, MEETING HALL)
Oracle Productions, Chicago, Illinois Admission is FREE. On March 6, 1965, the Cambridge Union Society hosted a debate between famed civil rights novelist, James Baldwin, and National Review founder, William F. Buckley, Jr. Join Oracle for a vivid reenactment of the debate, and vote on the winner. Has America learned anything about inequality? Ages: Teenagers+
THE SCIENTISTS
Merkins, Daniello & Sons Brooklyn, NY Desperate to be the new wunderkinds of the scientific community, Dr. Ebbinghaus, Mssr. Longrais, and Herr Weiss will do anything to get into the 1888 World’s Fair... and Marie Curie’s bloomers. When they’re suddenly given a chance to present their findings on memory loss, they must combat the nefarious Louis Pasteur for the top prize. If only they could remember where they put the scotch. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: D
RE-ENTRY, A PLAY
Nicole Kearney Productions Indianapolis, IN George Jackson is an ex-offender who is attempting to re-store his family ties, re-build a new life and re-engage in society after spending almost half his life in and out of correctional institutions. George is representative of the ex-offender in re-entry. Those who the legal system fear with their return to society will raise crime rates (again), just as their incarceration helped bring it down. Ex-offenders are subjected to extensive post-release supervision. Generally, the preparation given to them pre-release is inadequate, hindering their ability to smoothly re-integrate back into society. It is mostly true that in re-entry, people are waiting for the ex-offender to fail. Ages: Teen+ Content: D
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LOCATION: DEEP DISH
DEEP DISH STAGE
(CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF JEFFERSON PARK, MEETING HALL)
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS, CONTINUED ROB LLOYD - WHO, ME.
Julz Hay Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Doctor Who is about to face his greatest challenge: his number one fan. Rob Lloyd is putting The Doctor on trial. Is Doctor Who (the television show) guilty of inciting in Rob a debilitating obsession, or has it shaped him into a well-rounded, mentally-sound member of society? Court is now in session. Ages: Teen+
WAITING FOR ORSON
Instinct Theatre Washington, DC An idealist teeters between enlightenment and insanity as he waits in New York’s Penn Station for an extraterrestrial. Driven by jazz vocals, witty dialogue, and gummy octopi, Waiting for Orson was inspired by real events and called by Washington City Paper “one of the most impressive shows at [Capital] Fringe”. Ages: Teen+ Content: L
Chicago Afterdark A Heart of Tweed
By Tate A. Geborkoff
Directed by Tara Branham
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LOCATION: EARLY & OFTEN
EARLY & OFTEN STAGE 4751 N MILWAUKEE AVE (MAGNOLIA BANQUET HALL)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUG. 28 7:00pm
Mrs. President: A Visit With Mary Todd Lincoln 8:30pm A Play about You and Me 10:00pm My Bones Shall Rise Again
8:30pm What Am I Doing? 10:00pm A Second Sam
SATURDAY, AUG. 30 2:30pm
Mrs. President: A Visit With Mary Todd Lincoln 5:30pm A Play about You and Me 7:00pm My Bones Shall Rise Again 8:30pm A Second Sam 10:00pm Why Are You Not Rich Yet!
SUNDAY, AUG. 31 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm
7:00pm Why Are You Not Rich Yet! 8:30pm Chicago Afterdark - A Heart of Tweed 10:00pm Super-Wellesian
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
2:30pm 4:00pm
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
A Second Sam Mrs. President: A Visit With Mary Todd Lincoln My Bones Shall Rise Again Chicago Afterdark - A Heart of Tweed Jesus, Do You Like Me? Please Mark Yes or No.
7:00pm A Play about You and Me 8:30pm The Next Dog King 10:00pm Jesus, Do You Like Me? Please Mark Yes or No.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 2:30pm 4:00pm
The Next Dog King Jesus, Do You Like Me? Please Mark Yes or No. 5:30pm What Am I Doing? 7:00pm Super-Wellesian 8:30pm A Second Sam 10:00pm Chicago Afterdark - A Heart of Tweed
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 2:30pm
Jesus, Do You Like Me? Please Mark Yes or No. 4:00pm Chicago Afterdark - A Heart of Tweed 5:30pm The Next Dog King 7:00pm A Second Sam 8:30pm Super-Wellesian
MONDAY, SEPT. 1 2:30pm 4:00pm 7:00pm
What Am I Doing? Why Are You Not Rich Yet! Jesus, Do You Like Me? Please Mark Yes or No. 10:00pm Chicago Afterdark - A Heart of Tweed
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SHOW DESCRIPTIONS CHICAGO AFTERDARKA HEART OF TWEED
Tate A. Geborkoff, Moody Artist Group, Chicago, IL A Heart of Tweed is dramatic poem about the terror of loving someone--a poem for three voices, tracing a violent love triangle between a sadistic tailor, a compliant lover, and a selfish man about town, hurtling toward oblivion. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L, V
JESUS, DO YOU LIKE ME? PLEASE MARK YES OR NO.
Eileen Tull, Cincinnati, OH A well-intentioned, but frazzled young woman organizes the Second Coming of Christ after receiving a divine message from an unlikely source. This explosive one-woman piece tangos with (un)wavering faith, love by vending machine light, the path to self-discovery, and a mystical blessed vegetable. Answers to all existential crises guaranteed. Ages: Teenagers +
MRS. PRESIDENT: A VISIT WITH MARY TODD LINCOLN MaryAnne Mathews
Carmel, IN Come meet Mary Todd Lincoln and hear her side of the story! Visit her in the last year of her life at her sister’s Springfield home. After hearing her reminiscences, make up your own mind about this controversial first lady. Ages: 12 and over
THE NEXT DOG KING
Jim Julien, Asheville, NC Man walks dog, dog pees and poops. A king dies and one young dog dares to rule them all. But there is a shadowy contender who would challenge him. An epic multimedia tale marked with dog urine and told with dog puppets. Inspired by real science about dog behavior and imagined mythic canine power struggles. Ages: Young adults+ Content: L
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MY BONES SHALL RISE AGAIN
Gail Nyoka Lorain, OH Using traditional African storytelling techniques, “My Bones Shall Rise Again” is the story of the physical and political struggle against British colonialism in 19th Century Africa. It is also the internal struggle of the spirit medium, Nehanda, whose connection to the ancestors gives her the moral authority to lead her people. When captured by the British, she is offered her life if she will convert to the Christian religion. Ages: Teenagers+
LOCATION: EARLY & OFTEN
EARLY & OFTEN STAGE
A PLAY ABOUT YOU AND ME
Wishbone Theatre Collective Chicago, IL You’re stuck on the “L”. You’re not moving. On an average day, that would truly suck. On this day, you look up and the one person you never ever want to see again is stuck on that train with you. Alone. Devised from a real life breakup story, this is the Taylor Swift song of Fringe plays. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L
A SECOND SAM
Luminous Theatre Milwaukee, WI A theatrical new work, A Second Sam spans 80 years and three generations. Elyse Edelman tells the story of her grandfather and his journey from WWII solider and young father to patriarch of a large family. Sam writes his wife about the weather, playing basketball, and the promise of someday eating ice cream back home. 65 years later, his granddaughter discovers 1,176 love letters and the man she never knew. Ages: 12 and over Content: D
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LOCATION: EARLY & OFTEN
EARLY & OFTEN STAGE 4751 N Milwaukee Ave (Magnolia Banquet Hall)
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED SUPER-WELLESIAN
Hawkeye Plainview Chicago, IL In 1950, an issue of SUPERMAN titled “Black Magic on Mars” featured legendary filmmaker/ actor Orson Welles teaming up with Superman to fight a race of Fascist Martians. This play depicts the aftermath of that event in which Superman and Welles team up once again. . . for a radio dramatization of their adventure. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L, V
WHY ARE YOU NOT RICH YET!
Derick Lengwenus Park Ridge, Illinois Join get-rich-now-guru Michael Vince Parker, aka MVP, for his high octane financial wealth seminar. Get the advice other speakers are too afraid to tell you. Warning, this seminar is not for those who are easily offended by great ideas! Ages: Young adults+
WHAT AM I DOING?
Amy Sumpter Chicago, IL Amy Sumpter has a dream. But sometimes Jobs, Debt and maybe Amy Sumpter get in the way of that dream. Also, Amy Sumpter has a mean High Kick! Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L
Presented by Oracle Theatre
Adapted and Directed by Zachary Baker-Salmon
A theatrical enactment of a 1965 debate between JAMES BALDWIN and WILLIAM F. BUCKLEY, Jr.
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LOCATION: KETCHUP-LESS
KETCHUP-LESS STAGE 4802 N MILWAUKEE AVE (THE GIFT THEATRE)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUG. 28
7:00pm Lamp Oil 8:30pm Screw You, I’m Nancy Drew 10:00pm Natural Novice
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
MONDAY, SEPT. 1 2:30pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm
Lamp Oil Natural Novice Love in a Heat Death Universe The Mechanical Man Something Something New Vagina
The Body Image Project: a Documentary Play 8:30pm Something Something New Vagina 10:00pm Sessions
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00pm
2:30pm 4:00pm
The Mechanical Man The Body Image Project: a Documentary Play 5:30pm Love in a Heat Death Universe 7:00pm Natural Novice 8:30pm Lamp Oil 10:00pm Screw You, I’m Nancy Drew
SUNDAY, AUG. 31
2:30pm Sessions 4:00pm Screw You, I’m Nancy Drew 5:30pm The Body Image Project: a Documentary Play 7:00pm Love in a Heat Death Universe 8:30pm The Mechanical Man 10:00pm Something Something New Vagina
7:00pm The Future 8:30pm Lamp Oil 10:00pm The Mechanical Man
7:00pm The Mechanical Man 8:30pm SIDD 10:00pm Sessions
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
2:30pm SIDD 4:00pm Sessions 5:30pm The Future 7:00pm Something Something New Vagina 8:30pm Screw You, I’m Nancy Drew 10:00pm Lamp Oil
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
2:30pm The Future 4:00pm Something Something New Vagina 5:30pm SIDD 7:00pm Screw You, I’m Nancy Drew 8:30pm Sessions
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS THE BODY IMAGE PROJECT: A DOCUMENTARY PLAY
Danielle Pinnock, Chicago, IL The Body Image Project is based word-for-word interviews that actor Danielle Pinnock conducted in the United States and UK, “The Body Image Project” explores definitions of beauty and the media’s perception of body image through poignant and hilarious real life stories. Ages: Young adults+ Content: L
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THE FUTURE
Quotidian Collective Chicago, IL “I want to marry a guy with a lot of assets. I mean, a ton.” In THE FUTURE, you get plastic surgery, cocaine, or cats. There will probably be ennui, and secondhand smoke. Maybe razor blades. Maybe memos. It all depends on what you want. Unless it doesn’t. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L
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SHOW DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED LAMP OIL
Duplicity Ensemble Chicago, IL After a mysterious tragedy strikes a whaling vessel on the open seas, a lone sailor is left to man the ship long enough to get home. At first, he is comforted by memories of his new wife, but when the months become years, cabin fever sets in and the lines between perception and reality begin to blur. At times absurdly funny and at times strangely haunting, “Lamp Oil” questions what it means to miss somebody at home. Ages: 12 and over Content: D
LOVE IN A HEAT DEATH UNIVERSE
Benjamin Stuber & Angela Santillo, Woodside, NY A Heat Death Storm is coming. So grab your sexiest bra, two glasses of Tempranillo and try find someone. Or else. A highly physical, dark comedy about dating, weather and pure chaos. Inspired by actual OkCupid profiles and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Ages: Adults Content: L N
NATURAL NOVICE
Everything is Everywhere Brooklyn, NY OH NO! A solo show about female body hair?! “Natural Novice” is a comedic human study of the implications of a woman not shaving her armpits, but also a feminist critique of the social structures of aesthetic, and how a woman defines herself, no matter what she looks like. Ages: Teenagers+
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Sarsparilla Shook Productions Indianapolis, Indiana In 1959, publishers of the Nancy Drew books update the series, white-washing characters and changing Nancy’s personality to better fit the feminine ideal. When the head publisher is murdered, police question a mysterious woman who purports to be the real Nancy Drew, sending their case in an entirely different direction.
LOCATION: KETCHUP-LESS
KETCHUP-LESS STAGE
SESSIONS
Rally Theatre Company Arlington Heights, IL This devised serio-comedy follows the in-session lives of three patients and their therapist as they journey through their respective struggles in group therapy. An ambitious, fledgling therapist begins a life-changing journey when three seemingly simple patients enter her life; each one bringing forth a unique situation. But when their situations spiral out of control, the therapist finds herself scrambling to help the people whose situations were not as simple as she thought. We invite you to sit in on these “Sessions” as we bring the reality of commonly misunderstood experiences to the stage. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L D
SIDD
New Light Theater Project New York, NY SIDD is a modern adaptation of Siddhartha presented by New Light Theater Project (NYC, NY). Set in Chicago, Sidd leaves a wealthy life in the suburbs to find the truth as to why Chicagoans are so unhappy and full of pain. Exploring heartache and loss, the Chicago Cubs’ drought, and changing neighborhoods, Sidd attempts to find the cure for pain. The only question is: will Chicagoans let him? For more information: NewLightTheaterProject.com Ages: Teenagers+
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LOVE IN A HEAT DEATH UNIVERSE written by Angela Santillo directed by Randolph Curtis Rand co-created/performed by Benjamin Stuber
A storm is coming Get some wine, your best bra, and find someone. Or else.
A devised solo show Inspired by actual OkCupid profiles and the 2nd Law of Thermodyanmics
Sat. August 30 @ 5:30pm Sun./Mon. August 31 & September 1 @ 7pm The Ketchup-less Stage @ The Gift Theatre
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LOCATION: LAKE EFFECT
LAKE EFFECT STAGE 5340 W LAWRENCE AVE (YOUTH COMPANY CHICAGO)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUG. 28 7:00pm 8:30pm
Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage Trauma And Vinyl: ‘This Betrayal Will Be Our End’: The Monologue 10:00pm Kids on Bikes
FRIDAY, AUG. 29 7:00pm Kids on Bikes 8:30pm The Bride 10:00pm The Two-Step
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
2:30pm Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage 4:00pm Ceremony 5:30pm About These Super Bowls 7:00pm Trauma And Vinyl: ‘This Betrayal Will Be Our End’: The Monologue 8:30pm 10 & 2
SUNDAY, AUG. 31
2:30pm The Two-Step 4:00pm Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage 5:30pm 10 & 2 7:00pm About These Super Bowls 8:30pm Kids on Bikes 10:00pm Ceremony
MONDAY, SEPT. 1
4:00pm About These Super Bowls 5:30pm The Bride 7:00pm Ceremony 8:30pm The Two-Step 10:00pm Trauma And Vinyl: ‘This Betrayal Will Be Our End’: The Monologue
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
7:00pm The Bride 10:00pm Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00pm The Two-Step 8:30pm signal/noise 10:00pm Ankle Boots: Absurd Miniature Memoirs
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
2:30pm signal/noise 5:30pm The Two-Step 7:00pm Ankle Boots: Absurd Miniature Memoirs 8:30pm Indefinite Articles: A Libertarian Rage 10:00pm The Bride
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7
2:30pm The Bride 4:00pm Ankle Boots: Absurd Miniature Memoirs 5:30pm signal/noise 7:00pm 10 & 2
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS 10 & 2
Spartan Theatre Company Chicago, IL From the same team that brought you last yearʼs Chicago Fringe Festival smash hit Heart In A Cage comes a thrilling production of Joe Wescottʼs “10 ＆2”, a cutting edge contemporary drama set in the high speed world of the Department of Motor Vehicles. With echoes of Beckett, Sartre, and Pinter, this existential romp looks not only at the effects of the human condition on the individual, but how those effects influence the way we treat and misuse each other. Ages: Adults Content: L
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Kate Ryan, Schererville, IN An upbeat mash of stories, verse, slides and commentary on the annual big game and other overthe-top mega events and spectacles. Ages: Young adults+
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
5340 W LAWRENCE AVE (YOUTH COMPANY CHICAGO)
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED ANKLE BOOTS: ABSURD MINIATURE MEMOIRS
Kayla Lane Freeman & Sara Faye Richmond, Chicago, IL Sara and Kayla explore body image, sexuality, nostalgia, and the annoying trope of the “modern millennial woman” in this performance-art-ish-storytelling-kinda-comedy-sometimes-sad-short-plays-show. “Ankle Boots: quirky miniature memoirs” is a collection of real-life vignettes that shines the flashlight on the shame monsters hiding under everyone’s beds. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: N
THE BRIDE
Living Room Playmakers Chicago, IL Mary is the last woman left on earth after an apocalyptic event occurred during her wedding. Now she must come to terms with her past before she runs out of time herself. Ages: Young adults+ Content: L
CEREMONY
Michael Kass Los Angeles, CA LA Weekly Pick of the Week Winner, Duende Distinction for Playwriting An award-winning story of love, fear and Ayahuasca. Grappling with heart break and depression, Michael quits his job in the midst of the Great Recession and finds himself in Peru drinking a noxious tea as a shaman looks on with a smile. How far will he go to find transformation? And will he be able to find his way back? Ages: Teenagers+
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE
Maximum Verbosity St. Louis Park, MN It’s a midterm election year — just the time for a collection of classic jokes, stories, and rants by libertarian activist and internationally touring storyteller phillip andrew bennett low! Pull up a chair, down some whiskey, laugh, get angry, and tip your servers. He’ll be here five nights. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L, D
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Nicole Daniels Baltimore, MD Kids on Bikes is a one-woman interviewbased play about race, racism, and neighborhood watches in “post racial” America. Ages: 12+
LOCATION: LAKE EFFECT
LAKE EFFECT STAGE
SIGNAL/NOISE
Chimeric Productions Louisville, KY If something is boring after two minutes, try it for four. If still boring, then eight. Then sixteen. Then thirty-two. Eventually one discovers that it is not boring at all. - John Cage Ages: All ages
TRAUMA AND VINYL: ‘THIS BETRAYAL WILL BE OUR END’: THE MONOLOGUE
Joe Medina of MERCH San Francisco, CA Disease! Doomed relationships! All kinds of other dark stuff! You may need a flashlight for this one, but if you’ve ever been saved by a spinning record--this monologue was made for you. Ages: Teenagers+ Content: L, D
THE TWO-STEP
Cheep Art, Seattle, WA Edith dares to dream big. From sleepy suburbia to sweltering Saudi Arabia, she struggles to align her independence and need for love. Will Edith seize the day for one last extraordinary adventure? Longé “proves that not all fine physical performers need to spin and kick their legs to communicate.” (Seattle Dances) Ages: All ages
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LOCATION: STINKING ONION
STINKING ONION STAGE
5320 W GIDDINGS ST (CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF JEFFERSON PARK, GYM)
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE THURSDAY, AUG. 28 8:30pm
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
The Penelopiad
7:00pm Teenagers From Outer Space! 10:00pm Black as Eye Wanna Be
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
8:30pm “they” workshop premiere 10:00pm Black as Eye Wanna Be
SATURDAY, AUG. 30
2:30pm Meet Me on the Ceiling 7:00pm Single Ladies 10:00pm Er’ Man
SUNDAY, AUG. 31 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm
“they” workshop premiere Single Ladies Er’ Man Meet Me on the Ceiling
MONDAY, SEPT. 1 2:30pm 4:00pm 7:00pm 8:30pm
Single Ladies “they” workshop premiere The Penelopiad Meet Me on the Ceiling
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
7:00pm Trapped by Dreams 8:30pm “they” workshop premiere 10:00pm The Penelopiad
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm
Meet Me on the Ceiling Trapped by Dreams Er’ Man Black as Eye Wanna Be Teenagers From Outer Space!
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm
Trapped by Dreams Teenagers From Outer Space! Meet Me on the Ceiling “they” workshop premiere
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS BLACK AS EYE WANNA BE
Po’ Chop, Chicago, IL Po’ Chop’s first long form burlesque piece, Black as Eye Wanna Be, explores oppression and victory through burlesque while pulling it’s sound from African American woman musicians through history. Ages: Young adults; Content: L N V
ER’ MAN
MEET ME ON THE CEILING
Cosmic Jello, Chicago, IL Seven year old Anauf doesn’t fit in anywhere and his only friend, his Grandma Meg, has just died. Then, Anauf meets the immortal, time traveling Mrs. SWAK, who helps him find his identity through interacting with the faeries, wish traditions, playing on the ceiling and finding magic in the every day! Ages: All ages
Alrosa, Chicago, IL Er’man tells the story of a very old play, The summoning of Everyman, through a variety show. Ages: Young adults
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SHOW DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED THE PENELOPIAD
Lost Geneva Project Chicago, IL Join the seance and raise the spirits of Penelope, the dutiful wife of wily Odysseus, and her twelve maids, who were put to death upon Odysseus’ return home. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novella, “The Penelopiad’, Penelope takes center stage to do some of her own story-making, but must endure periodic choral interruptions and cheeky observations from her eternally wounded twelve maids. Ages: Teenagers+
SINGLE LADIES
Paige Strothmann Maywood, NJ Join Single Ladies as 5 women take you on their journeys through the battlefields of love and dating and share their war stories. Based loosely on playwright Paige Strothmann’s adventures in online dating and other I’ll advised attempts at finding love; AKA it’s ALL TRUE! Ages: Young adults+ Content: D
TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE!
TRAPPED BY DREAMS
eMotion Theater Tampa, Florida In a pursuit of his dreams, a poor artist and his cat miss an important detail of a credit card contract... For a decent artist and a cute cat, not good readers, though. The only way out of a dream trap is to find the true inspiration capable of bringing him back on track of his real dreams, while the insidious TV is coming up with another lucrative offer. Will the dreams of his heart defeat the alluring cash benefits in the epic battle for modern human heart titled “Trapped by Dreams”. Ages: Teenagers+
LOCATION: STINKING ONION
STINKING ONION STAGE
5320 W GIDDINGS ST (CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF JEFFERSON PARK, GYM)
“THEY” WORKSHOP PREMIERE
Triptych, Chicago, IL In a “low-intensity and informal” parent-teacher conference gone horribly awry, two parents of quarreling students are forced to explore sex, race, education, pathetic fallacy and ignorance in a thought-provoking and uncompromising performance. “they” poignantly and comically pokes and prods at our outraged and exponentially hyper-socially aware society. Ages: Teenagers; Content: L N V
New Pluto, Chicago, IL Teenagers from Outer Space! hearkens back to a simpler time when grandma’s apple pie was cooling on the window sill, high schoolers were necking in the back seat, and aliens with death rays lurked around every corner. Ages: All ages Content: D V
CONTENT KEY:
V= VIOLENCE L= LANGUAGE D= DRUGS N= NUDITY
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SPECIAL THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS CFF THANKS OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
Magnolia The Chicago Fringe Festival is partially funded by The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. CFF would also like to thank the following persons and organizations for the invaluable help that they have provided: Alderman John Arena Anthony Alfano Bikini Katie Blue Moon Bob and Pam Lacey Bruno & Teresa 2 restaurant Congregational Church of Jefferson Park Cyd Smilie Dan Biemer a.k.a. Captain Ambivalent and The Accordion of Gold Dave "The Rock" Nelson Dave Meyer
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Fischman's George Karzas Gift Theater Jill Arena Kelli Wefenstette Loukas & Mega Properties Mark Orwat Michael Patrick Thornton Oracle Theater
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Orlando Fringe Festival Portage Grounds Susan Jablonski the MN Schriber Family for hosting the Fringe staff on their path to Fringe-y enlightenment. Will and Lana Staelens. Youth Company Chicago Keri Boyd, Director Christopher Smith, Producer Friday, August 28 at 8:30pm Sunday, August 31 at 2:30pm Monday, September 1 at 4:00pm Friday, September 5 at 8:30pm Sunday, September 7 at 7:00pm Stinking Onion Stage
CHICAGO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014
CFF extends our gratitude to our generous Donors and Backers: Alice Madden Amanda Dodge Amir Syed Andrew Anne Cauley Annie Logue Anonymous Billy Lombardo Bob Schaefer Brad Jayhan-Little Bridget Hennessy Carolyn Robertson Dan Madden and Tuny Mokrauer Danielle Boyke Daryl Hogg David Helgerson David Marshall Dayana Stetco Dean Everett Dennis Frymire
Diana Ewert Don Mokrauer Ellen Stoner Gemma Mulvihill Gerri Velarde Heather Marrin and L. Corwin Christie Jeffery Windus Joel Mensing John Grossbart Joshua Markou and Mary Markou Justin Fyala Linda McMillan Marshall Shen Maureen Klein Megan Wray Michael Bezanson Mick Hans and Ellen Damlich Nancy Dribin
Nick Thornton R.J. Lacey (Mr. and Mrs.) Rachel Cloutier Ricky Daigle Robert Lacey Ryan Dodge Sarah Brown Sarah Reynolds Sheldon Patinkin Sophie Dye Stacey Schriber Stephanie Chu Stephen Starr Steven Mclellan Susan Susan L Brown Tom Jackson Tracy Wray William Staelens William Wardman
SPECIAL THANKS
SPECIAL THANKS
(donations of $50 and above listed here; more on chicagofringe.org)
A big humoungous thanks to all the fantabulous fringe-tastic festival volunteers!!!! We could not do this without you! And for anyone we forgot – it was certainly unintentional! Let us buy you a drink!
Teresa "2" & Magnolia Restaurant & Banquet Halls Also housing Early & Often Stage 4751 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Serving Polish beer, cocktails and the BEST homemade pierogies in Chicago!
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