Rochester Fringe Festival Guide 2016 by Rochester Fringe Festival

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ROCHESTER, NY

SEPTEMBER 15-24, 2016 ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM

In our milestone fifth year, the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival is simply bursting with a line-up of unique and transformative experiences. Whether you come downtown to see STREB Extreme Action Company push the limits at Parcel Five (the former Midtown), Grimms’ Mad Tales turn fellow Rochestarians into fairy tale characters, Fringe Street Beat tear it up with their breakdancing battle, or any of the incredible theatre, comedy, visual arts, family entertainment, music, dance, or literature experiences spanning the 10 days of Fringe, we know you will be impressed, moved, and inspired. This year we will showcase 500 diverse performances and events in more than 25 indoor

and outdoor venues in and around downtown Rochester’s East End. Please support our sponsors, on whom we rely as a non-profit organization to endure and flourish. Let the theatre make you laugh, let music move you to tears, let the visual arts make you think.

Experience opera. Be stirred by dance. But most importantly get in the spirit, explore, and find your fringe. The Board of Directors of the Rochester Fringe Festival

AND NOW, A WORD FROM OUR TITLE SPONSOR: We at First Niagara are very proud to be the title sponsor of the 2016 First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival! The Fringe is a unique event that enriches the community, creates excitement, and brings people to Rochester’s cultural center. It is an inspiring celebration of our community’s creative spirit.

Come with your family to one of our free outdoor events, take in a show at one of our transformed local destinations, or experience the world’s most glamorous tent – the Spiegeltent. Join us downtown to see why we’re getting rave reviews from the critics and the thousands of festival-goers who can’t wait to see what we have in store this year! Suzanne Nasipak Chapman First Niagara Rochester Market Executive

COVER IMAGE: STREB Extreme Action Company will perform at Friday & Saturday on the Fringe. See page 26 for details.

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At First Niagara, we embrace opportunities that enhance our downtown, encourage community collaboration, and build partnerships. The Fringe accomplishes all of that by putting Rochester on the map as a performing arts destination. The Fringe is an innovative performing arts festival that has quickly become one of the premier events of its kind

in the country. This year’s festival will be bigger than ever, attracting more than 60,000 spectators and hundreds of performers.

WELCOME TO THE FRINGE!

COME CELEBRATE 5 YEARS WITH US!

CONTENTS

Fringe Information

Spiegelgarden

SHOWS

Kids Fringe

Tickets & Box Office

Remote Rochester

SHOWS

Multidisciplinary

Day-by-day Schedule

Site-Specific Shows

SHOWS

Music

Patton Oswalt

Grimms’ Mad Tales

SHOWS

Spoken Word

Fri. & Sat. on the Fringe

Gibbs Street

SHOWS

Theatre

Spiegeltent

SHOWS

Listings Key

106

SHOWS

Visual Art & Film

Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE

SHOWS

Comedy

108

Index

Pandora Boxx in The Worst Show Ever

SHOWS

Dance

110

Map & Venues

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Justin L. Vigdor (Board Chairman) Of Counsel, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Dr. Sylvie Beaudette Director, Summer@Eastman and Assistant Professor, Eastman School of Music Mark A. Costello (Corporate Secretary) Partner, Boylan Code LLP Mark Cuddy Artistic Director, Geva Theatre Center

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Erica Fee (President) Festival Producer

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Alexa Scott-Flaherty (Vice President) Development Director, Writers & Books and Actor Meredith Smith Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations, RIT Burton Speer (Treasurer) Partner, Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP Darren Stevenson Founder and Artistic Director, PUSH Physical Theatre

Dr. Paul Burgett Vice President, University of Rochester

Ruby Lockhart Former Executive Director, Garth Fagan Dance

Mike Calabrese Owner, Java’s and Good Luck & Co-Founder, POST Magazine

Dr. Elaine Spaull Director, Center for Youth and Council Member, City of Rochester

Nina Caruso Manager of Special Projects, Burchfield Penney Art Center (Buffalo) David Henderson Artistic Director, Method Machine Dr. Grant Holcomb Former Director, Memorial Art Gallery

STAFF

Matthew Robinson Director of Ticketing

Erich Camping Chief Photographer

Erica Fee Festival Producer

Margit Brazda Poirier Carolyn Kourofsky of Grants 4 Good LLC Fundraising Consultants

John Schlia Photographer

Emily Stork Dir. of Production & Festival Lighting Designer Sally Cohen Publicist Matt DeTurck Creative Director Gloria Smith of Media Connection LLC Media Buyer & Planner Benita Yen Director of Social Media & Copy

Andrew Sundberg Director of Logistics, Food, and Bars Chris Fanning Dan Herd Assistant Producers Rob Ferguson Volunteer & Interns Coordinator Lisa Granby Volunteer Coordinator & Dir. of Merchandise

Makeway Agency Web Design & Development

Kelly Flegel Spiegeltent House Manager AdHouse Media TV Commercials Jon Itkin Copywriter

Christopher Hennelly Bookkeeper

Meghan Murphy Graphic Designer

Matthew D. Guarnere Outdoor Music Production Manager

Adam Lubitow Pedestrian Drive-In Film Consultant

Ben Fang Remote Rochester Production Manager & Outdoor Music Booker

Jon Kraus Andrew Klapproth Fringe Street Beat Coordinators

Josh Lau Spiegeltent Production Manager

Jack Bayusik John Hamolsky Box Office Managers

Deborah Stendardi Vice President, Rochester Institute of Technology Heidi Zimmer-Meyer President, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation

Interns Paige Buzzetti

(St. John Fisher College)

Kelly Miller

(SUNY Geneseo)

Kiera Hoenig

(SUNY Geneseo)

Elizabeth Ohman (SUNY Geneseo)

Kylie Sargeant

(University of Rochester)

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

TITLE SPONSOR

NEW YORK STATE SUPPORT

SPIEGELTENT SPONSOR

FOUNDING HIGHER ED PARTNERS

Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation COMMUNITY SPONSORS Ames Amzalak memorial Trust

Gouvernet Arts Fund

Davenport Hatch Foundation

The Community Foundation

PUBLIC SUPPORT

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CHERYL DINOLFO COUNTY EXECUTIVE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SPONSORS

CO-PRODUCING SPONSORS

Mary Mulligan Trust

Ronald Fielding

OFFICIAL CONSTRUCTION PARTNER

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNERS

PRINT MEDIA PARTNER

DIGITAL PARTNER

SPIEGELGARDEN SPONSORS

THEATREROCS STAGE SPONSOR

ASSOCIATE HIGHER ED PARTNERS

OFFICIAL BEER

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

HIGHER ED PARTNER

PATTON OSWALT CO-PRODUCER

The Rubens Family Foundation

Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation

Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation

LIVE MUSIC SPONSOR

J. M. McDonald Foundation OFFICIAL PRINTER

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ASSOCIATE PRODUCING SPONSORS

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

THE LITTLE SPONSOR

CHECK-IN PARTNER

FRINGE FRIEND

Kozel Family Foundation

William G. McGowan Charitable Fund

FRINGE FANS CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL BANK

BURT GORDON

THE PALLET EXPRESS

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING Pres. Daan Braveman (Nazareth College) Pres. Denise Battles (Geneseo) Dr. Melanie Blood Toni Cline Pres. Bill Destler (RIT) Rich DiMarco

Rev. Imani Dodley

Grove Street Association

Megan Morsch

Jeremy Sarachan

Joe Eddy

Silvana Gulino

Wendy Pettrone

Pres. Joel Seligman (UR)

Vinnie Esposito

Ed Hourihan

Reform Lutheran Church

Jeff Simmons

Chandra Freeman

Don Jeffries

RTS

Andy Gallina

Laura Kroening

Jeff Rodgers

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

Lauren Gallina

Pres. Heidi Macpherson (Brockport)

Pres. Gerry Rooney (SJFC)

Kate McClung

Dean Jamal Rossi (ESM)

Ken Glazer

Wayne Whitney Winn Development Writers & Books

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VENUE MANAGERS

Bernunzio Uptown Music Blackfriars Theatre Central Library

Julie Schnepf & Ryan Yarmel Dave Baxter & Danny Hoskins Ned Davis

Eastman School of Music

Greg Machin

Garth Fagan Dance Studio

Bill Ferguson

George Eastman Museum Java’s The Little Theatre & Gallery r

Eliza Kozlowski Rob Ferguson & Mike Calabrese Lynn Rowoth & Lori Gentile

Lyric Theatre MuCCC RAPA @ SOTA RMSC Planetarium RoCo The Strong TheatreROCS Stage Writers & Books

Vincent Salvadge & Sue Cotroneo John Borek & Doug Rice Eric Johnson & Adele Fico Steve Fentress Bleu Cease Debie Himmelsbach Kerry Young Dan Herd & Chris Fanning

Most Fringe venues manage and program themselves. Fringe manages and programs the Spiegeltent, Spiegelgarden, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall at Eastman Theatre (Gospel Sunday only), Gibbs Street, and Parcel 5.

Want to help make the arts accessible?

BECOME A SPONSOR!

See rochesterfringe.com/donate for details or email info@rochesterfringe.com The Rochester Fringe Festival is a nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible.

IN AND AROUND DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER

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A brief history of Fringe Festivals

In 1947, eight theatre groups turned up – uninvited – to perform at the newly established Edinburgh International Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Although not listed in the official program, the groups performed anyway at venues they found for themselves. The following year, a Scottish journalist coined the term “fringe festival” to describe these non-curated shows that began turning up annually.

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Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival was the first fringe festival in Upstate New York and is now one of most attended in the country.

What is a Fringe Festival?

The U.S. Association of Fringe Festivals agrees on the following definition: Focused on performing arts:

The Edinburgh Fringe is now the largest arts festival in the world, with 2015’s edition featuring more than 50,459 performances of over 3,314 productions at 300+ venues around the city. Today, there are more than 300 fringe festivals worldwide, with around 50 in the United States. The First

Fringes are a performing arts smorgasbord that typically includes theater, comedy, dance, music, spoken word and the like. Some – like Rochester’s Fringe – include film and visual arts as well. Uncensored: No one gets too fussy about swearing or nudity, but squeaky-clean content isn’t discouraged either. Easy to participate in: Fees are low for both audiences and artists.

Set-Up of Rochester Fringe

History of Rochester Fringe Planning began back in 2008, with a small group of like-minded cultural organizations that grew into the current not-for-profit Rochester Fringe Festival. The inaugural First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival in 2012 drew more than 33,000 people over five days to downtown Rochester. The second annual Fringe doubled in length to 10 days and attracted more than 50,000 attendees; 2014’s Fringe saw more than 60,000 visitors to 380 performances and events. Last year’s festival drew over 63,000 people from Greater Rochester, all fifty states, and around

Show selection varies from festival to festival, but generally runs the gamut from amateur to professional. Multi-venue: Lasting a few days to a several weeks, fringe festivals involve lots of people at multiple venues. Rapid-fire: Typically, technical requirements (sets, lighting, etc.) are minimal and shows run an hour or less. Original: Fringes feature a huge array of original material because they are, by nature and design, attractive to those looking to be creative. The Rochester Fringe is a proud member of the U.S. Association of Fringe Festivals.

the globe for its 500 shows. This year’s Fringe No. 5 will again present more than 500 performances and events, including 100+ free offerings.

How do I participate in Fringe?

The artist application process for presenting a Fringe show is from early March to mid-April at rochesterfringe. com. It is free to apply. To become a Fringe volunteer, sign up at rochesterfringe.com. We can always use help, and volunteers can qualify for a Fringe t-shirt and free tickets!

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Rochester follows the Edinburgh model. Within the United States, we are most similar to Philadelphia’s FringeArts in that we have a bifurcated (a two-part) model. That means that the Fringe curates headline events, including everything in the Spiegeltent, Spiegelgarden, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, free entertainment on Gibbs Street, and Friday & Saturday on the Fringe at Parcel 5. The vast majority of the shows, however, are curated by the venues themselves from artist applications submitted in the spring.

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INFORMATION

September 15–24, 2016

INFORMATION

VISITOR INFORMATION

ATMs

Temporary ATMs can be found at One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs, Sept. 15-24) and at Parcel 5 (next to One East Ave., September 16 & 17). Many venues also have ATMs.

Parking

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The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival hub is in downtown Rochester’s East End. Most venues are within walking distance of one another, which allows for one-time parking. (Please check the map prior to departure, however, as some of our venues are within Neighborhood of the Arts.) The Fringe recommends one of the many surface lots and parking garages located near One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs). See map on page 110 for parking locations. Please note that the City of Rochester charges $7/car for all festival parking.

Bike Parking

Because the Fringe is a pedestrianfriendly event, it’s also an ideal venue for those travelling by bicycle! The Fringe hub is easily accessible from

Food & Drink

One cannot Fringe on an empty stomach and options are aplenty. Pop into the Magic Hat Garden at Parcel 5 during Friday and Saturday on the Fringe for the new unstoppable Vamplifier ale from Magic Hat. Still thirsty? Visit The Green Room lounge in the Spiegelgarden for a refresher after you’ve perused some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks at One Fringe Place. During festivities, Parcel 5 (Sept. 16 & 17) and Gibbs Street (Sept. 23 &

East Avenue, with many bike racks and loops nearby. If you’re travelling into the city from the ‘burbs, throw your bike in the car, park in one of the many city side streets off East Avenue, and bike in from there. As always, it’s better to be safe than sorry: lock your bike and wear a helmet.

Box Office & Info Booth

The Fringe Info Booth will be located within the box office at One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs) and will be open daily, starting Sept. 11. For hours and details, see page 12. There will be an additional info booth at Parcel 5 (next to One East Ave.) for Friday & Saturday on the Fringe (Sept. 16 & 17).

Fringe Store

The Fringe sells a wide variety of merchandise, including t-shirts, umbrellas, mugs, glow sticks, and – new this year – Fringe nail polish! The Fringe Store is located at One Fringe Place (Corner of Main & Gibbs) for the duration of the festival (Sept. 15-24), at Parcel 5 (Sept 16 & 17), and on Gibbs Street (Sept. 23 & 24).

24) will have wine & beer bars along with your favorite food trucks. Have we mentioned Fringe is celebrating its 5th birthday this year? This warrants our Fringe No. 5 signature cocktails. Celebrate with us inside the Spiegeltent’s beautiful vintage bar (show ticket required) and in The Green Room.

Where to Stay

A bustling, cultural city like Rochester tends to draw people from all over the country. Luckily, we’ve

Accessibility

The Fringe has partnered with the

Mary Cariola Center

to assess the accessibility of all venues. A full list of accessibility details, including ASL interpreted shows, is available at

rochesterfringe.com/visitor-info/ accessibility. Individuals being

dropped off may pull up to the front of a venue, or at the corner of Main & Gibbs Street for One Fringe Place.

Lost & Found

Anything turned into the Fringe will be held at the Fringe office until the end of the festival. Contact the Fringe admin team at info@rochesterfringe.com or stop by the Box Office & Info Booth at One Fringe Place.

Additional Questions? Please contact us by emailing info@rochesterfringe.com.

got plenty of places for them to stay during their visit. Our hotel partners Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (gardeninn.hilton.com) and East Avenue Inn & Suites (eastaveinn. com) are two highly recommended, welcoming spaces to lay your head and your hat while enjoying Fringe. More information on Rochester accommodations can be found at visitrochester.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD VENUES

Throughout downtown Rochester

We have more than 25 indoor, neighborhood venues within and surrounding our East End hub.

Please see the map on page 110

for all names and locations.

SITE-SPECIFIC SHOWS

Throughout downtown Rochester

See page 46 for more details.

A theatrical production with a specially adapted location other than a standard theatre. Venues include parked cars, buses, camping tents, and more!

Corner of Main & Gibbs Streets, Rochester, NY 14604 (across from the Eastman Theatre). • GPS Address: 71 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Includes the Spiegeltent, Spiegelgarden, Fringe Box Office & Info Booth, food trucks, Fringe Store, and free entertainment.

SPIEGELTENT

This beloved piece of history boasts stained glass windows, a velvet draped ceiling and VIP booths fit for royalty. All shows are presented in the round. See page 30 for more details and a list of shows.

SPIEGELGARDEN

Departure point for Remote Rochester and free entertainment including Pedestrian Drive-In. Plus a festive, inviting outdoor beer and wine lounge with a magical vibe. See page 40 for more details.

OUTDOOR VENUES

Near East Ave and Main Street, Rochester

PARCEL 5 (site of FRIDAY & SATURDAY ON THE FRINGE)

Next to One East Avenue Rochester, NY 14604

Friday, Sept. 16 Open 5-11pm; STREB at 8pm Saturday, Sept. 17 Open 3-11pm; STREB at 5, 7:30 & 10pm; Fringe Street Beat at 3 & 5:45pm Free entertainment, food, beer, wine, and spectacular performances by the world-renowned STREB Extreme Action Company. See pages 26-29 for more details.

GIBBS STREET

Between East Avenue & Main Street Rochester, NY 14604

Friday, Sept. 23 Saturday, Sept. 24 Free entertainment, GRIMMS’ MAD TALES, chalk art, street performances, food, beer and wine. See page 50 for more details.

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For in-person or phone orders, see the Tickets & Box Office information on page 12.

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Anomaly (page 70) Bushwhacked in Bed (page 46) Central Library Sideshow (page 70) Dashboard Dramas III (page 46) Grimms’ Mad Tales (page 48) Guerilla Art (page 46) Remote Rochester (page 42) Spooky Stories in the Stacks (page 92) UR Arts Bus (page 51)

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TICKETS & BOX OFFICE FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

There are 4 ways you can purchase tickets: at 1 Online WWW.ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM (No additional fees)

Buying tickets could not be easier and takes only a couple of minutes! Visit our website to get your tickets right away. You can print your tickets out at home or download directly to your smartphone. Paper tickets can also be printed at the Fringe Box Office at One Fringe Place starting Sunday, Sept. 11.

phone, by calling 2 By (585) 957-9837

during phone hours, below. (Additional phone administrative fees apply.) BEFORE SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Thursdays: 6-8pm Saturdays: 12noon-3pm BEGINNING SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Phone lines are open during the Fringe Box Office hours, listed at right.

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One Fringe Place (corner of Main & Gibbs Streets, Rochester, NY 14604 across from the Eastman Theatre) Open hours listed below. The Fringe Box Office accepts cash, debit, and credit cards. BEFORE FRINGE Sunday, Sept. 11: 12noon-4pm Monday, Sept. 12 – Wednesday, Sept. 14: 12:30-5:30pm DURING FRINGE Thursday, Sept. 15: 12:30-10pm Friday, Sept. 16: 5-11pm Saturday, Sept. 17: 12noon-11pm Sunday, Sept. 18: 12noon-10pm Monday, Sept. 19 – Thursday, Sept. 22: 5-10pm Friday, Sept. 23: 5-11pm Saturday, Sept. 24: 12noon-11pm

FOR PATTON OSWALT TICKETS ONLY Tickets may be purchased by calling the Eastman Theatre Box Office: (585) 274-3000

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Tickets may be purchased at the door, if still available, starting one hour prior to performance. All venues accept cash, debit, and credit cards.

FOR PATTON OSWALT TICKETS ONLY Tickets may be purchased in person at the Eastman Theatre Box Office (433 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604) Monday – Saturday: 10am-5pm Non-concert Saturdays: 10am-3pm

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

PLEASE NOTE: All shows and times in this guide are subject to change. Please check WWW.ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM for up-to-date information.

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DAY-BY-DAY SCHEDULE FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Dave DiPrimo Band Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.76) 5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 5:30pm-9:30pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 6:00pm-6:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 6:00pm-7:00pm • BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 6:30pm-7:30pm • Somnium RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10, Senior, Students, Kids: $8 • Theatre (pg.104) 6:30pm-7:45pm • You Only Shoot the Ones You Love RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15 • Theatre (pg.105) 7:00pm-7:45pm • Anomaly Rochester Museum & Science Center • $15 • Multidisciplinary (pg.70)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Songs and Interludes Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.86) 7:00pm-8:30pm • Innervisions RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $25 • Music (pg.78) 7:30pm-8:15pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:30pm-8:25pm • Don Quixote MuCCC • $12, Students: $10, 65+: $10 • Theatre (pg.96) 7:30pm-8:56pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Waiting for Guffman” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44) 7:30pm-9:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:30pm-9:30pm • Next Fall TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.101) 8:00pm-8:35pm • Here I Lie Writers & Books • $5 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Bad Idea Entertainment RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $16 • Comedy (pg.54) 8:00pm-9:00pm • The Kiss RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $12 • Theatre (pg.100) 8:30pm-9:15pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 9:00pm-9:55pm • Far Away MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 9:00pm-10:00pm • After Hours - A Cappella Hour Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.74) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Parables Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 10:00pm-10:45pm • East of the Sun, West of the Moon Writers & Books • $11 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 4:00pm-5:00pm • The Sounds of Sinatra and Friends....Continued Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.86) 5:00pm-11:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:00pm-11:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:15pm-6:15pm • The Buddhahood Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.27) 5:30pm-6:00pm • Algorave Lite: Live Coding Algorithmic Dance Music The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.74) 5:30pm-6:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.74) 5:30pm-10:00pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Dance Macabre TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Music (pg.75) 6:30pm-7:00pm • Comedy Works Better Than Arguing (Sometimes) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.90) 6:30pm-7:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46)

7:00pm-8:15pm • The Guys MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.98) 7:30pm-8:30pm • RUMOURZ: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12 • Music (pg.83) 8:00pm-8:30pm • STREB in SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.26) 8:00pm-8:45pm • Left For Dead Improv Writers & Books • $8 • Comedy (pg.58) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Bad Idea Entertainment RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $16 • Comedy (pg.54) 8:00pm-9:30pm • The Galileo Band The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.76) 8:30pm-9:15pm • The Stand-up Comedy of Brian Herberger Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Comedy (pg.60) 8:30pm-9:25pm • Far Away MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 8:45pm-9:05pm • The YellowJackets Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.27) 9:00pm-9:50pm • EstroFest Comedy: Happy Hour Blackfriars Theatre • $16 • Comedy (pg.54) 9:00pm-10:00pm • After Hours - A Cappella Hour Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.74) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Garth Fagan Dance: Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio • $18 • Dance (pg.63)

6:30pm-7:30pm • Good Catch Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Comedy (pg.55)

9:00pm-10:00pm • Unleashed! IMPROV Presents: OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOWS TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Comedy (pg.61)

6:30pm-7:30pm • Normal People: Songs In the Key of Life (40th Anniversary Concert) Bernunzio Uptown Music • $12 • Music (pg.80)

9:00pm-10:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32)

6:30pm-7:45pm • Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $20 • Theatre (pg.96)

9:00pm-10:30pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44) 9:25pm-10:00pm • KOPPS Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.27)

7:00pm-7:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46)

12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Garth Fagan Dance: Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio • $18 • Dance (pg.63)

12:30pm-2:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42)

6:35pm-7:35pm • Sisters of Murphy Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.27)

1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Merged IV Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Dance (pg.63)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Solo Drum Solo Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.84)

7:00pm-8:00pm • WADAIKO: Japanese Taiko Drumming The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.89)

9:30pm-10:30pm • Madeleine McQueen and the Breeze Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.79)  continues on page 16

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16  continued from page 14 9:30pm-10:30pm • ONEymoon (A Honeymoon for One) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15, Seniors: $12 • Comedy (pg.58) 9:30pm-10:45pm • Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $20 • Theatre (pg.96) 10:00pm-11:00pm • Canary In A Coal Mine MuCCC • $12 • Comedy (pg.54) 11:00pm-1:00am • Silent Disco Spiegeltent • $9 • Dance (pg.38)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 9:40am-11:40am • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 10:00am-10:50am • Pinocchio Dance Work-Shop RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $8 • Dance (pg.64) 10:30am-11:30am • Dotty Dot RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10, Children : $6 • Theatre (pg.96) 11:00am-11:50am • Amazing Animal All Stars MuCCC • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.70) 11:30am-4:00pm • 2016 RIT Student Honors Show The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 12:00pm-12:45pm • Twisted Tales Writers & Books • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 12:00pm-12:50pm • Cletus’s Critter Corner MuCCC • $10 • Comedy (pg.54) 12:00pm-11:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 12:00pm-11:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 12:30pm-11:00pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 1:00pm-1:45pm • Likah! A Puppy Dog Tale (The Musical) Blackfriars Theatre • $10 • Kids Fringe (pg.68)

1:00pm-2:00pm • PUSH Workshop RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $8 • Dance (pg.64)

3:00pm-4:00pm • UR Bhangra: Performance and Workshop RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $5 • Dance (pg.66)

1:00pm-2:00pm • Underground Episodes: Interactive Theater Experience TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.104)

3:00pm-4:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $29, VIP Booth (seats 6): $165 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32)

1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

3:00pm-4:45pm • Fringe Street Beat Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.46)

1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 1:30pm-2:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 1:30pm-2:30pm • Girl Chat RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $15 • Theatre (pg.98) 1:40pm-3:40pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 2:00pm-2:45pm • Anomaly Rochester Museum & Science Center • $15 • Multidisciplinary (pg.70) 2:00pm-2:45pm • Heroes & Villains: An Interactive History of Medicine in America MuCCC • FREE • Spoken Word (pg.90) 2:00pm-3:00pm • In the Elevator with Sartre Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Student W/ID: $5 • Theatre (pg.98) 2:00pm-3:00pm • ONEymoon (A Honeymoon for One) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15, Seniors: $12 • Comedy (pg.58) 2:00pm-3:00pm • Ponder the Giraffe Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 2:00pm-3:00pm • Tain bo Cuailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley) Writers & Books • $12 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 2:30pm-3:30pm • Murder Night: Don’t Fear the Re-Purge TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.101)

3:30pm-4:30pm • The Troubadours of Greenwich Village Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $12 • Music (pg.88) 4:00pm-4:45pm • Left For Dead Improv Writers & Books • $8 • Comedy (pg.58) 4:00pm-4:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 4:00pm-4:50pm • Spy in the House of Men MuCCC • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 4:00pm-5:00pm • English Country Dancers Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center • FREE • Dance (pg.62) 4:00pm-5:00pm • Facing Imperma: An Evening With Dr. Lo Swell TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 4:00pm-5:00pm • Project Magnificent Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 4:30pm-5:15pm • The Adventures of Luxo, Jr. Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12, Children Under 12: $8 • Kids Fringe (pg.68) 4:30pm-5:30pm • Girl Chat RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $15 • Theatre (pg.98) 5:00pm-5:30pm • STREB in SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.26) 5:00pm-5:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 5:00pm-5:50pm • EstroFest Comedy: Happy Hour Blackfriars Theatre • $16 • Comedy (pg.54)

5:00pm-7:00pm • Ladies of the Canyon Bernunzio Uptown Music • $20 • Music (pg.79) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.74) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $12 • Dance (pg.62) 5:30pm-6:30pm • SCHMITT HAPPENS Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.84) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe MuCCC • $8 • Comedy (pg.60) 5:30pm-6:35pm • The A-is-forAbortion Play TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 5:45pm-7:15pm • Fringe Street Beat Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.46) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Chair With Wheels The Strong National Museum of Play • $10 • Theatre (pg.94) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Cobbs Hill Consort Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.75) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Heart and Soul: Medicine and Life Writers & Books • $6 • Spoken Word (pg.90) 6:30pm-6:45pm • RIT Bhangra The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Dance (pg.64) 6:30pm-7:00pm • Invisible Boxes Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 6:30pm-7:45pm • You Only Shoot the Ones You Love RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15 • Theatre (pg.105) 7:00pm-7:45pm • Anomaly Rochester Museum & Science Center • $15 • Multidisciplinary (pg.70) 7:00pm-8:00pm • DIAMONDS Presented By Mossa Dance RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $20 • Dance (pg.62)

3:00pm-3:45pm • We’re a Close Family MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.104)

5:00pm-6:00pm • AGING AIN’T A LAUGHING MATTER...or is it? RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Comedy (pg.54)

3:00pm-3:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46)

5:00pm-6:00pm • RIT A Cappella Hour The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.83)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Garth Fagan Dance: Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio • $18 • Dance (pg.63)

3:00pm-4:00pm • Thank You Kiss Presents CARELESS WHISPERS Blackfriars Theatre • $12 • Comedy (pg.61)

5:00pm-6:15pm • DANCE SALAD RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $10 • Dance (pg.62)

7:00pm-8:00pm • A Song to Sing Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $18 • Music (pg.86)

7:30pm-8:00pm • RIT Players Fringe Show The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Theatre (pg.102) 7:30pm-8:00pm • STREB in SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.26) 7:30pm-8:40pm • Sneeze MuCCC • $12 • Theatre (pg.102) 7:30pm-8:45pm • Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $20 • Theatre (pg.96)

9:00pm-10:00pm • An Evening with CottonToe Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.76) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Flatfoots, Floozies & Murder! RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $12 • Theatre (pg.97)

11:30am-9:30pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

9:00pm-10:00pm • Swing is the Thing RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $10 • Dance (pg.66)

11:40am-1:40pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42)

9:05pm-10:00pm • The Demos Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.29) 9:15pm-10:15pm • Madeleine McQueen and the Breeze Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.79)

8:00pm-8:30pm • Comedy Works Better Than Arguing (Sometimes) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.90)

9:30pm-10:00pm • Invisible Boxes Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72)

8:00pm-8:45pm • The Stand-up Comedy of Brian Herberger Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Comedy (pg.60) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Chair With Wheels The Strong National Museum of Play • $10 • Theatre (pg.94) 8:00pm-9:00pm • PUSH Physical Theatre RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $18 • Dance (pg.64) 8:00pm-9:00pm • We Wrote One-Acts About the Internet ... And You Won’t Believe What Happened Next (Wow)! Writers & Books • $10 • Theatre (pg.104) 8:05pm-8:45pm • Mansfield Ave Parcel 5 • FREE • Music (pg.29)

11:30am-12:30pm • Dances from East Asia The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Dance (pg.62)

9:00pm-10:00pm • Sup? - The College Rock Band from RIT The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.88)

7:30pm-9:25pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44)

8:00pm-8:30pm • Invisible Boxes Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72)

11:00am-12:00pm • A Moving Experience RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $7, Youth: $5 • Dance (pg.64)

9:30pm-10:30pm • ONEymoon (A Honeymoon for One) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15, Seniors: $12 • Comedy (pg.58)

12:00pm-1:00pm • Flower City Vaudeville: A Night in Towanda RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10, Kids: $5 • Comedy (pg.55) 12:00pm-2:00pm • Next Fall TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.101) 12:30pm-1:15pm • Kirkland Signature Sketches RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $6 • Comedy (pg.55) 1:00pm-2:00pm • The Oboe Show Writers & Books • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72)

10:00pm-10:30pm • STREB in SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Parcel 5 • FREE • Dance (pg.26)

1:00pm-2:00pm • SCHMITT HAPPENS Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.84)

10:00pm-10:45pm • East of the Sun, West of the Moon Writers & Books • $11 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71)

1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

10:00pm-11:00pm • Canary In A Coal Mine MuCCC • $12 • Comedy (pg.54)

1:00pm-5:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

10:00pm-11:00pm • Murder Night: Don’t Fear the Re-Purge TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.101) 10:45pm-11:45pm • Parables Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 11:00pm-1:00am • Silent Disco Spiegeltent • $9 • Dance (pg.38)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

8:30pm-10:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32)

12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

8:30pm-10:30pm • Ladies of the Canyon Bernunzio Uptown Music • $20 • Music (pg.79)

10:30am-11:30am • Dotty Dot RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10, Kids: $6 • Theatre (pg.96)

9:00pm-9:45pm • The Making of AMBULANCE: THE MUSICAL MuCCC • FREE • Theatre (pg.94)

11:00am-11:45am • Likah! A Puppy Dog Tale (The Musical) Blackfriars Theatre • $10 • Kids Fringe (pg.68)

1:30pm-2:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 1:30pm-2:35pm • A Blue Sky Like No Other RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10 • Theatre (pg.94) 2:00pm-2:45pm • The Adventures of Luxo, Jr. Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12, Children Under 12: $8 • Kids Fringe (pg.68) 2:00pm-2:45pm • We’re a Close Family MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.104) 2:00pm-3:00pm • Cobbs Hill Consort Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.75) 2:00pm-3:00pm • A Dream of Midsummer RAPA @ SOTA:

2:00pm-3:00pm • The Handmade Orchestra Bernunzio Uptown Music • $5 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71) 2:00pm-3:11pm • Muddy Track George Eastman Museum • $8, Museum Members: $6, Students: $4 • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 2:00pm-3:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $29, Youth Matinee Price (up Through 12th Grade): $21, VIP Booth (seats 6): $165 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 2:00pm-3:30pm • Gospel Sunday Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • FREE • Music (pg.49) 2:30pm-3:30pm • The Lanthan Mire TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 3:00pm-3:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 3:00pm-4:00pm • Garth Fagan Dance: Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio • $18 • Dance (pg.63) 3:00pm-4:00pm • Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe MuCCC • $8 • Comedy (pg.60) 3:00pm-4:00pm • Tribute to Peggy Lee Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.88) 3:00pm-4:00pm • We Wrote One-Acts About the Internet ... And You Won’t Believe What Happened Next (Wow)! Writers & Books • $10 • Theatre (pg.104) 3:00pm-4:15pm • Thomas Warfield - Creating Dance / Building Relationships The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.73) 4:00pm-4:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 4:00pm-5:00pm • A Musical Romance Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.80) 4:00pm-5:00pm • REUNION of Choral Bible Stories Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $10, Children and Students (with ID): FREE • Music (pg.82) 4:00pm-5:00pm • Underground Episodes: Interactive Theater Experience TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.104)  continues on page 18

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8:30pm-9:30pm • Nuts and Bolts Comedy Improv TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Comedy (pg.58)

1:15pm-2:15pm • Improvisation with Sound and Image The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.72)

The DS Comedy Club • $16 • Theatre (pg.97)

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7:00pm-8:00pm • Underground Episodes: Interactive Theater Experience TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.104)

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18  continued from page 17 4:30pm-5:20pm • Commotion Dance Theater MuCCC • $10 • Dance (pg.62) 4:30pm-5:30pm • The Crooked North Bernunzio Uptown Music • $8 • Music (pg.75) 4:30pm-5:30pm • Somnium RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10, Senior, Students, Kids: $8 • Theatre (pg.104) 5:00pm-5:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 5:00pm-5:45pm • East of the Sun, West of the Moon Writers & Books • $11 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71) 5:00pm-5:45pm • Likah! A Puppy Dog Tale (The Musical) Blackfriars Theatre • $10 • Kids Fringe (pg.68) 5:00pm-6:00pm • AGING AIN’T A LAUGHING MATTER...or is it? RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Comedy (pg.54) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Resonant Freqs: Surveying the Spectrum The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.82) 5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

5:30pm-6:15pm • DANGEROUS THEATRE - HALLIE FLANAGAN MuCCC • $11 • Theatre (pg.96) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Short Straws and High Roads TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.102) 5:30pm-6:45pm • The Man With Bogart’s Face RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $17 • Theatre (pg.100) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Flatfoots, Floozies & Murder! RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $12 • Theatre (pg.97) 6:00pm-7:00pm • PAXTOR Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 6:30pm-7:15pm • Likah! A Puppy Dog Tale (The Musical) Blackfriars Theatre • $10 • Kids Fringe (pg.68)

6:30pm-7:30pm • Marx in Soho MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.100) 6:30pm-7:30pm • No More Words Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Students W/ID: $8 • Theatre (pg.101) 6:30pm-7:45pm • You Only Shoot the Ones You Love RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15 • Theatre (pg.105) 7:00pm-7:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:00pm-8:00pm • BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Passive Aggressives Anonymous Bernunzio Uptown Music • $8 • Music (pg.82) 7:00pm-8:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:30pm-8:30pm • Immersive Soundscapes: A Spatial Sound Experience by Tom Montagliano Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $15 • Music (pg.78) 7:30pm-8:45pm • Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $20 • Theatre (pg.96) 7:30pm-9:30pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Children of a Lesser God” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44) 8:00pm-9:00pm • ONEymoon (A Honeymoon for One) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15, Seniors: $12 • Comedy (pg.58) 8:00pm-9:15pm • The Guys MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.98)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Mystic Stew Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.80) 5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Rochester Ukulele Orchestra Bernunzio Uptown Music • $7 • Music (pg.83) 6:30pm-7:15pm • Kirkland Signature Sketches RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $6 • Comedy (pg.55) 6:30pm-7:35pm • A Blue Sky Like No Other RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10 • Theatre (pg.94) 7:00pm-7:50pm • Wm. Shaksper’s Hamlet MuCCC • $5 • Theatre (pg.105) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The 24-Hour Plays Writers & Books • $18 • Theatre (pg.94) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Merged IV Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Dance (pg.63) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The Sounds of Sinatra and Friends....Continued Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.86)

8:00pm-9:30pm • Patton Oswalt Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre • $70, Pit Seats: $80, Box Seats: $75, Zone 1 Seats: $70, Zone 2 Seats: $60, Zone 3 Seats: $55, Zone 4 Seats: $35 • Comedy (pg.24)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Tribute to Peggy Lee Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.88)

8:30pm-9:15pm • Sam Nitsch Music Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.84)

7:30pm-8:50pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Two 4 One” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44)

8:30pm-9:30pm • The Lanthan Mire TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72)

7:30pm-9:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $29, VIP Booth (seats 6): $165 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32)

9:30pm-10:30pm • Laura Rizzotto Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.79)

7:00pm-8:15pm • The Man With Bogart’s Face RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $17 • Theatre (pg.100)

8:00pm-8:45pm • Two Step MuCCC • $13 • Theatre (pg.104)

8:00pm-9:00pm • Normal People: Songs In the Key of Life (40th Anniversary Concert) Bernunzio Uptown Music • $12 • Music (pg.80) 8:00pm-9:00pm • ONEymoon (A Honeymoon for One) RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $15, Seniors: $12 • Comedy (pg.58) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Spectrum RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10 • Theatre (pg.104) 8:15pm-9:15pm • The Troubadours of Greenwich Village Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $12 • Music (pg.88) 9:00pm-9:50pm • Spy in the House of Men MuCCC • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 9:00pm-10:00pm • The 24-Hour Plays Writers & Books • $18 • Theatre (pg.94) 9:00pm-10:15pm • SHERO RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $16 • Music (pg.84) 9:30pm-10:30pm • Hearing Ophelia Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Student With ID: $5 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Songs and Interludes Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.86) 6:30pm-7:15pm • Kirkland Signature Sketches RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $6 • Comedy (pg.55) 6:30pm-7:35pm • A Blue Sky Like No Other RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $10 • Theatre (pg.94)  continues on page 20

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20  continued from page 18 7:00pm-7:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The Geriactors Present! Writers & Books • $15 • Theatre (pg.97) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Hearing Ophelia Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Student With ID: $5 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Janine Mercandetti: Out Of Costume Blackfriars Theatre • $15 • Theatre (pg.98) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Merged IV Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Dance (pg.63) 7:00pm-8:00pm • SEVEN WINDOWS RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $15, Senior: $12 • Dance (pg.65) 7:30pm-8:40pm • Sneeze MuCCC • $12 • Theatre (pg.102) 7:30pm-9:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $29, VIP Booth (seats 6): $165 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:30pm-9:45pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: St. John Fisher College 2016 Student Film Festival Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107 / pg.44) 8:00pm-9:00pm • AGING AIN’T A LAUGHING MATTER...or is it? RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Comedy (pg.54) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Flower City Vaudeville: A Night in Towanda RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10, Kids: $5 • Comedy (pg.55) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Project Magnificent Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Theater Lieder Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $12 • Music (pg.88) 9:00pm-9:50pm • WILD BEAST DANCE Tammy Carrasco MuCCC • $10 • Dance (pg.66) 9:00pm-10:00pm • The BRIGHTON BANSHEE and Other Tales from Celtic and Celtic/American Tradition Writers & Books • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.90) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $12 • Dance (pg.62) 9:00pm-10:00pm • What I Know Blackfriars Theatre • $15 • Music (pg.89)

9:30pm-10:30pm • In the Elevator with Sartre Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Student W/ID: $5 • Theatre (pg.98)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 12:30pm-2:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 1:00pm-5:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 2:00pm-3:00pm • The Geriactors Present! Writers & Books • $15 • Theatre (pg.97) 5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Sam Nitsch Music Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.84) 6:30pm-7:30pm • The Sounds of Music: More Lullabies of Broadway RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $12, Kids: $6 • Music (pg.86) 6:30pm-7:40pm • Make Us Laugh Comedy Show RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Comedy (pg.58) 7:00pm-7:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Immersive Soundscapes: A Spatial Sound Experience by Tom Montagliano Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $15 • Music (pg.78) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The SPIRAL WIZARD of BOUGHTON HILL Writers & Books • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.91) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Upstate Rubdown Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.88) 7:00pm-8:05pm • The Shadow of the Hummingbird MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.102)

7:30pm-9:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32)

5:00pm-10:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

7:30pm-9:00pm • Trivia City: An Arts & Culture Quiz Spiegelgarden • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.46)

5:00pm-10:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

8:00pm-9:00pm • Lions at the Coliseum RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $11 • Theatre (pg.100)

5:30pm-6:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46)

8:00pm-9:00pm • No More Words Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10, Student W/ID: $8 • Theatre (pg.101) 8:00pm-9:00pm • The Pariah Monologues RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • FREE • Theatre (pg.101) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Ponder the Giraffe Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 8:30pm-9:30pm • Xeno 911 MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.105) 9:00pm-10:00pm • After Hours - A Cappella Hour Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.74) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Planchette Writers & Books • $18 • Theatre (pg.101) 9:00pm-10:00pm • SEVEN WINDOWS RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $15, Senior: $12 • Dance (pg.65) 9:30pm-10:30pm • Laura Rizzotto Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.79) 10:30pm-12:30am • Dracula Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12 • Spoken Word (pg.90)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 12:30pm-2:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 5:30pm-10:00pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Roc Bottom Slam Team TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.91) 6:00pm-7:00pm • The Sounds of Sinatra and Friends....Continued Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.86) 6:30pm-7:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 6:30pm-7:30pm • Stand-up Through the Ages RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $12 • Comedy (pg.60) 7:00pm-7:40pm • Grrrl Gang MuCCC • $5 • Theatre (pg.98) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The Eulogy Writers & Books • $15 • Comedy (pg.55) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Scarred by the Somme Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall • $10 • Music (pg.84) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Vocal Point All-Female A Cappella Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $10 • Music (pg.89) 7:00pm-8:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:30pm-8:15pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:30pm-8:30pm • Sacred and Sensual: Gods and Goddesses of India TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Dance (pg.64) 7:30pm-9:10pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Shaun of the Dead” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44) 8:00pm-8:50pm • Polite Ink. Sketch & Improv Presents: Off The Cuff MuCCC • $10 • Comedy (pg.60)

8:00pm-9:00pm • A Musical Romance Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.80) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Spectrum RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10 • Theatre (pg.104) 8:00pm-9:00pm • Upstate Rubdown Bernunzio Uptown Music • $10 • Music (pg.88) 8:15pm-9:15pm • Laura Rizzotto Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.79) 8:30pm-9:15pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 9:00pm-10:00pm • BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Jamie Lissow Spiegeltent • $21, VIP Booth (seats 6): $132 • Comedy (pg.36) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Planchette Writers & Books • $18 • Theatre (pg.101) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Xeno 911 MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.105) 9:30pm-10:30pm • The Pariah Monologues RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • FREE • Theatre (pg.101) 9:30pm-10:30pm • Rumba y Mojito Picante RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $12, Students: $6 • Theatre (pg.102) 9:30pm-10:30pm • Sirens and Stilettos Cabaret Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $15 • Dance (pg.65) 10:45pm-12:45am • Dracula Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12 • Spoken Word (pg.90)

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12:30pm-2:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

7:00pm-8:00pm • Laura Rizzotto Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $15 • Music (pg.79)

9:30pm-10:30pm • Oh Manitou Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • $10 • Music (pg.80)

5:00pm-11:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

7:00pm-8:00pm • PUSH Physical Theatre RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $18 • Dance (pg.64)

9:30pm-10:30pm • Pandora Boxx in The Worst Show Ever Spiegeltent • $21, VIP Booth (seats 6): $132 • Comedy (pg.34)

7:00pm-8:05pm • The Shadow of the Hummingbird MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.102)

9:30pm-10:30pm • Rumba y Mojito Picante RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $12, Students: $6 • Theatre (pg.102)

5:00pm-11:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 5:15pm-6:00pm • Kire Najdovski Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.50) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Al Biles and GenJam The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.74) 5:30pm-6:30pm • Farewell to Dawn: A Mixed-Reality Dance Performance in a Virtual Space The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Dance (pg.63) 5:30pm-7:30pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 5:30pm-10:00pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 6:00pm-6:40pm • Grimms’ Mad Tales Gibbs Street (between Main & East) • FREE • Theatre (pg.48)

7:00pm-8:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:30pm-8:30pm • Matt Griffo & All The Feelings TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Music (pg.80)

9:30pm-11:00pm • WHITE CREEK The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

7:30pm-9:30pm • You’ll Thank Me Later Bernunzio Uptown Music • $15 • Music (pg.89)

9:40pm-11:00pm • The Campbell Brothers Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.50)

7:30pm-9:43pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Creed” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44)

10:00pm-10:58pm • CALIGARI BEMSHI! Writers & Books • $7 • Multidisciplinary (pg.70)

7:40pm-8:20pm • Significant Other Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.50) 8:00pm-8:45pm • Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience The Strong National Museum of Play • $12 • Theatre (pg.102)

6:00pm-6:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46)

8:00pm-9:00pm • Bad Idea Entertainment RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $20 • Comedy (pg.54)

6:00pm-6:45pm • Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience The Strong National Museum of Play • $12 • Theatre (pg.102)

8:00pm-9:00pm • Flatfoots, Floozies & Murder! RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $12 • Theatre (pg.97)

6:00pm-7:00pm • BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94)

8:00pm-9:00pm • HARRY’S LOST HEART & OTHER MISPLACED ORGANS: An evening with Howie Lester, Episode 5 The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.71)

6:30pm-7:30pm • Dream Lab: Naked Self Interests RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 6:40pm-7:20pm • Funknut Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.50) 7:00pm-7:30pm • Brick City Singers The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.74) 7:00pm-7:45pm • Bushwhacked in Bed Spiegelgarden • $13 • Comedy (pg.46) 7:00pm-7:50pm • EstroFest Comedy: Happy Hour Blackfriars Theatre • $16 • Comedy (pg.54) 7:00pm-8:00pm • The Eulogy Writers & Books • $15 • Comedy (pg.55)

9:30pm-10:40pm • Stand-up Through the Ages RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $12 • Comedy (pg.60)

8:15pm-9:15pm • RUMOURZ: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Lyric Theater: Main Stage • $12 • Music (pg.83) 8:40pm-9:20pm • The Blind Spots Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.50) 9:00pm-10:00pm • The Hatchet Man MuCCC • $12 • Comedy (pg.55) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Thank You Kiss Presents CARELESS WHISPERS Blackfriars Theatre • $12 • Comedy (pg.61) 9:00pm-10:00pm • Unleashed! IMPROV Presents: OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOWS TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Comedy (pg.61)

10:30pm-11:30pm • Facing Imperma: An Evening With Dr. Lo Swell TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 10:30pm-11:30pm • Naughty, Bawdy Cabaret Tunes RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10 • Music (pg.80) 10:45pm-11:45pm • Mystic Stew Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.80) 11:00pm-1:00am • Silent Disco Spiegeltent • $9 • Dance (pg.38)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 9:40am-11:40am • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 10:30am-11:30am • Rumba y Mojito Picante RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $12, Students: $6 • Theatre (pg.102) 11:00am-12:00pm • A Moving Experience RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $7, Youth: $5 • Dance (pg.64) 11:30am-12:00pm • A Little Ukulele Concert The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.79) 11:30am-1:00pm • Geneseo Chamber Music Festival Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.76)  continues on page 22

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12:00am-11:59pm • What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

5:00pm-11:00pm • Guerrilla Art Spiegelgarden • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.46)

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8:00pm-9:00pm • Bad Idea Entertainment RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $16 • Comedy (pg.54)

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24  continued from page 21 12:00pm-12:30pm • RIT Vocal Accent The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.83) 12:00pm-12:45pm • Spooky Stories in the Stacks Central Library • $8 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 12:00pm-1:00pm • Disco Kids Spiegeltent • $5, Age 1 And Under: $0 • Kids Fringe (pg.38) 12:00pm-1:00pm • Flower City Vaudeville: A Night in Towanda RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10, Kids: $5 • Comedy (pg.55) 12:00pm-1:00pm • The Geriactors Present! Writers & Books • $15 • Theatre (pg.97) 12:00pm-2:00pm • Street Chalk Art Gibbs Street (between Main & East) • FREE • Kids Fringe (pg.50) 12:00pm-4:00pm • Central Library Sideshow Central Library • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.70) 12:00pm-5:30pm • Sand Mandalas TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107)

1:00pm-1:50pm • Dangerous Signs: Hands Full of Shakespeare The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Theatre (pg.96) 1:00pm-5:00pm • Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary Gallery r • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 1:00pm-9:00pm • Under Pressure: Redefining the Multiple Rochester Contemporary Art Center • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.107) 1:15pm-2:15pm • Geneseo String Band Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.78) 1:30pm-2:00pm • RIT Surround Sound The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.83) 1:30pm-2:20pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 1:40pm-3:40pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42) 2:00pm-2:45pm • Spooky Stories in the Stacks Central Library • $8 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 2:00pm-3:00pm • Dave DiPrimo Band Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.76)

12:00pm-10:00pm • UR Arts Bus Gibbs Street (between Main & East) • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.51)

2:00pm-3:00pm • A Dream of Midsummer RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $16 • Theatre (pg.97)

12:00pm-11:00pm • Guerrilla Art Spiegelgarden • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.46)

2:00pm-3:00pm • The Eulogy Writers & Books • $15 • Comedy (pg.55)

12:00pm-11:00pm • Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106)

2:30pm-3:00pm • RIT’s Proof of Purchase Co-Ed A Cappella The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.83)

12:00pm-11:00pm • RIT’s Photo House Display The Little: Little Theatre Cafe Lobby • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.106) 12:30pm-1:30pm • Dream Lab: Naked Self Interests RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Theatre (pg.97) 12:30pm-1:35pm • The A-isfor-Abortion Play TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 12:45pm-1:00pm • A Portrait of Words The Little: Café • FREE • Spoken Word (pg.91) 1:00pm-1:15pm • Geneseo Bhangra Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Dance (pg.63) 1:00pm-1:45pm • Spooky Stories in the Stacks Central Library • $8 • Spoken Word (pg.92)

2:30pm-3:30pm • Geneseo’s All A Cappella Hour Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.78) 2:30pm-3:30pm • Short Straws and High Roads TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Theatre (pg.102) 2:30pm-4:00pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $29, Youth Matinee Price (up Through 12th Grade): $21, VIP Booth (seats 6): $165 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 3:00pm-3:45pm • Spooky Stories in the Stacks Central Library • $8 • Spoken Word (pg.92) 3:00pm-3:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 3:00pm-3:50pm • WILD BEAST DANCE | Tammy Carrasco MuCCC • $10 • Dance (pg.66)

3:00pm-4:00pm • Blue Falcon Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51)

5:40pm-7:40pm • Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden • $28 • Theatre (pg.42)

3:00pm-4:00pm • End of Time Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center • FREE • Music (pg.76)

6:00pm-6:35pm • Here I Lie Writers & Books • $5 • Multidisciplinary (pg.71)

3:00pm-4:00pm • Lions at the Coliseum RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $11 • Theatre (pg.100) 3:00pm-4:00pm • Resonant Freqs: Surveying the Spectrum The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Music (pg.82) 3:00pm-4:00pm • What I Know Blackfriars Theatre • $15 • Music (pg.89) 3:30pm-4:00pm • Encore A Cappella Group The Little: Café • FREE • Music (pg.76) 3:45pm-5:00pm • Heirlooms Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • FREE • Spoken Word (pg.90) 4:00pm-4:50pm • Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden • $16 • Theatre (pg.46) 4:00pm-5:00pm • The Oboe Show Writers & Books • $10 • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 4:00pm-5:00pm • Sacred and Sensual: Gods and Goddesses of India TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Dance (pg.64) 4:20pm-4:50pm • Cammy Enaharo Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51) 4:30pm-5:30pm • The Sounds of Music: More Lullabies of Broadway RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre • $12, Kids: $6 • Music (pg.86) 4:30pm-5:40pm • Monologues On Clarissa St. MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.100) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Geneseo Dance Ensemble Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • FREE • Dance (pg.63) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Janine Mercandetti: Out Of Costume Blackfriars Theatre • $15 • Theatre (pg.98) 5:00pm-6:00pm • Out of Sync The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.72) 5:00pm-6:00pm • The Pariah Monologues RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • FREE • Theatre (pg.101) 5:10pm-6:00pm • GIGANTOSAURUS REX Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51) 5:30pm-7:00pm • What’s Going On RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $25 • Music (pg.89)

6:00pm-6:40pm • Grimms’ Mad Tales Gibbs Street (between Main & East) • FREE • Theatre (pg.48) 6:00pm-6:45pm • Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience The Strong National Museum of Play • $12 • Theatre (pg.102) 6:00pm-7:00pm • Marx in Soho MuCCC • $10 • Theatre (pg.100) 6:15pm-7:15pm • The Lover Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • FREE • Theatre (pg.100) 6:30pm-7:40pm • Make Us Laugh Comedy Show RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $10 • Comedy (pg.58) 6:40pm-7:20pm • Champagne Brown Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51) 7:00pm-8:00pm • DIAMONDS Presented By Mossa Dance RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center • $20 • Dance (pg.62) 7:00pm-8:00pm • End of Time Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center • FREE • Music (pg.76) 7:00pm-8:00pm • Roc Bottom Slam Team TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $10 • Spoken Word (pg.91) 7:00pm-8:30pm • Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE Spiegeltent • $33, VIP Booth (seats 6): $182 • Multidisciplinary (pg.32) 7:00pm-10:00pm • RIT Improv: On the Fringe The Little: Theatre 1 • FREE • Comedy (pg.60) 7:15pm-8:15pm • SUNY Geneseo Honors Recital Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber • FREE • Music (pg.86) 7:30pm-8:30pm • The Hatchet Man MuCCC • $12 • Comedy (pg.55) 7:30pm-9:00pm • Pedestrian Drive-In: “Bridget Jones’s Diary” Spiegelgarden • FREE • Visual Arts & Film (pg.44) 7:30pm-9:30pm • You’ll Thank Me Later Bernunzio Uptown Music • $15 • Music (pg.89) 7:40pm-8:20pm • Castle Creek Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51)

8:00pm-9:00pm • PUSH Physical Theatre RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre • $18 • Dance (pg.64) 8:00pm-9:10pm • Stand-up Through the Ages RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $12 • Comedy (pg.60) 8:30pm-9:30pm • Matt Griffo & All The Feelings TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Music (pg.80) 8:30pm-9:30pm • Stories in Song Lyric Theater: Main Stage

• FREE • Music (pg.86) 8:40pm-9:20pm • Burn It Up Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51) 9:00pm-9:45pm • White MuCCC • $5 • Theatre (pg.105) 9:00pm-10:00pm • The Kiss RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $12 • Theatre (pg.100) 9:30pm-10:30pm • Pandora Boxx in The Worst Show Ever Spiegeltent • $21, VIP Booth (seats 6): $132 • Comedy (pg.34) 9:30pm-10:40pm • Stand-up Through the Ages RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club • $12 • Comedy (pg.60)

9:40pm-11:00pm • KNOWER Gibbs Street Main Stage • FREE • Music (pg.51) 9:45pm-10:45pm • SUNY Geneseo Variety Cabaret Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Multidisciplinary (pg.73) 10:00pm-11:00pm • BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage: Main Stage • $15 • Theatre (pg.94) 10:00pm-11:00pm • Planchette Writers & Books • $18 • Theatre (pg.101)

10:30pm-11:30pm • Naughty, Bawdy Cabaret Tunes RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre • $10 • Music (pg.80) 11:00pm-11:59pm • No Laugh Track Required: Improv Comedy Show Lyric Theater: Main Stage • FREE • Comedy (pg.58) 11:00pm-12:00am • PAXTOR Java’s Cafe • FREE • Music (pg.82) 11:00pm-1:00am • Silent Disco Spiegeltent • $9 • Dance (pg.38)

10:00pm-11:15pm • Swamp Trotter MuCCC • $7 • Music (pg.88)

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PATTON OSWALT The comedy hit from the 2012 Fringe returns for one night only in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre!

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One of today’s hottest comedians, Patton Oswalt has five television specials and four critically acclaimed comedy albums, two of which were Grammy-nominated. On TV, he’s currently the voice of the Narrator in ABC’s runaway hit, The Goldbergs, and his many memorable guest roles include Parks and Recreation, for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with Ben Stiller, and his starring role on Adult Swim’s The Heart, She Holler.

Oswalt has appeared in more than 25 feature films, including Ratatouille, The Comedians of Comedy, Big Fan, Magnolia, Starsky and Hutch and Reno 911!: Miami, and won a Critics’ Choice Award for his brilliant performance in Young Adult. Currently, Oswalt can be seen at purveyors of fine sweatpants everywhere.

Opening for Patton is Myq Kaplan, star of his own comedy special on Netflix: Small, Dork, and Handsome. Other credits include The Tonight Show, Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and as a Finalist on Last Comic Standing.

COMEDY Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Sunday, Sept. 18 at 8:00pm  90 mins

TICKETS

$35-80

Tickets may be purchased online at ROCHESTERFRINGE.COM or by calling the Eastman Theatre Box Office: (585) 274-3000

This show will be

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DANCE

Parcel 5

Friday, Sept. 16 at 8:00pm Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5:00pm,7:30pm,10:00pm ALL

FREE

Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, please look for announcements and updates at rochesterfringe.com and Fringe Social on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

World-renowned choreographer and Rochester native Elizabeth Streb celebrates STREB’s 30th Anniversary with these special homecoming performances of SEA (Singular Extreme Actions). Prepare to be blown away as STREB Extreme Action Heroes test the limits of the human body through a fusion of slam dancing, wild action sport, and falling from height. For four performances atop three stages at Parcel 5, they’ll careen through, around, and above giant, invented hardware, backed by a live DJ and the thumping tunes of some of today’s best beat producers. Widely documented in the international press for their explosive and inventive style, STREB has performed at the Vancouver and London Olympics, the Pan American Games, and Lincoln Center. If you liked BANDALOOP, you will love the extreme action of STREB.

Photo by Antoine Douaihy

LOCATION: PARCEL 5 • NEXT TO ONE EAST AVENUE (SEE MAP ON PAGE 110)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 5PM-11PM • FREE! 5-7:30pm

Buskers and Street Performers

Irish favorites. Sisters of Murphy has released two CDs and is currently working on its third, due for release this September.

8pm

Buskers and street performers will perform at various locations around Parcel 5.

STREB

Prepare to be blown away by Extreme Action Heroes.

5:15pm

8:45pm

The Buddhahood

Since 1966, The Buddhahood has been driving their World-Ternative Groove train in and out of Rochester, whipping crowds of beloved fans into frenzy, blurring the line between stage and dance floor and transcending audiences with their explosive and soulful shows. There is an incarnation on the scene whose musical energy comes from power and spirit with songs about perspective, picking oneself up and having crazy amounts of fun.

6:35pm

Sisters of Murphy

Fringe fave Sisters of Murphy is a seven-piece, Celtic rock band from Rochester. Playing shows in both traditional Irish pubs and large festival venues, Sisters of Murphy is always well received, due to the band’s high-energy shows and its mix of catchy, memorable original music with traditional

FREE! Come down to Parcel 5 (next

to One East Ave) and check out new entertainment options both days!

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, please look for announcements and updates at rochesterfringe.com and Fringe Social on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The renowned student a cappella group from NBC’s THE SING-OFF returns! Experience the perfect harmonies of the University of Rochester’s oldest a cappella group. The all-male group hails from the University’s River Campus and Eastman School of Music. Be a groupie: jackets.org

9:25pm

Attention! An emergency has been reported in this building. Please cease operations and leave the building … NOPE! And so begins your singular intro to this electro-pop band. If you like the bass line in Joywave’s Tongues (co-created by KOPPS), you will love KOPPS’ work. Asked how they describe their sound: It’s kind of like fresh fruit or baby laughs but with regular sized boots. And oh, Little Richard is their spirit animal.

How to watch STREB

The performance will occur on 3 stages at Parcel 5. Prepare to move between the stages to get up close and personal to the action. Find out more information about STREB on page 26.

KOPPS

Food & Drink

Grab a bite from Rochester’s outstanding food trucks. Sink happy toes into grass with the new Magic Hat Vamplifier in hand at the Magic Hat Garden. No outside coolers allowed.

Parking

See map on page 110 for garage locations; also see Visitor Information on page 10.

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The YellowJackets

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DANCE

Parcel 5

Saturday, Sept. 17 TRIALS: 3:00-4:45pm FINALS: 5:45-7:15pm ALL FREE to watch Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, please look for announcements and updates at rochesterfringe.com and Fringe Social on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

A FRINGE FIRST! A breakdancing and all-styles battle showcasing some of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best dance crews. Teams face off 3 on 3, with each participant attempting to one-up their competitor. Witness floorflips & frontflips, backspins & hand glides, all performed by fresh, local talent. What are they competing for? Solid bragging rights and a $1,500 prize. Immerse yourself in Fringeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giant dance party, one awesome Saturday on the Fringe.

Interested in competing?

Each dance crew (team) needs to consist of 3 members. Sign-ups start at 2pm at Parcel 5 and cost $5/team to enter. To sign-up in advance, please go to rochesterfringe.com/

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LOCATION: PARCEL 5 • NEXT TO ONE EAST AVENUE (SEE MAP ON PAGE 110)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 3PM-11PM • FREE! 8:05pm

Mansfield Ave

3pm

Fringe Street Beat TRIALS

Session 1: Show us some serious street cred in a 3v3 BBoy/BGirl format to advance to the finals.

Mansfield Ave has been performing in Upstate NY since 2009, playing a range of material from alt-pop and modern rock to singer-songwriter and jazz standards. Based out of Rochester, the band performs at clubs and festivals as well as for private events. Whether playing as the Acoustic Duo, the Mansfield Trio, or the full four-to-five-piece group that delivers a “’wall of sound,” audiences are guaranteed to enjoy each performance from opener to encore.

9:05pm

The Demos

5pm

STREB

Prepare to be blown away by Extreme Action Heroes.

5:45pm

Fringe Street Beat FINALS

Bring your A game. Bragging rights and one large prize are on the line.

Proudly hailing from Rochester, NY, this melodic alternative rock band has been impressing audiences with its infectious songwriting and performances. Its well-received new EP, PARAMOUNT CLOUDS, serves up a batch of songs in which sweet-toothed power pop meets street-savvy attitude, reminiscent of that last great wave of downtown-NYC rock that gave us The Strokes, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, etc. Airplay is building on the ultra-catchy, breathless rocker “Clearly,” heard on Sirius/XM’s Alt Nation and others.

7:30pm

10pm

Prepare to be blown away by Extreme Action Heroes.

STREB

FREE! Come down to Parcel 5 (next

to One East Ave) and check out new entertainment options both days!

Weather

In the event of inclement weather, please look for announcements and updates at rochesterfringe.com and Fringe Social on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

How to watch STREB

The performance will occur on 3 stages at Parcel 5. Prepare to move between the stages to get up close and personal to the action. Find out more information about STREB on page 26.

STREB

Food & Drink

Grab a bite from Rochester’s outstanding food trucks. Sink happy toes into grass with the new Magic Hat Vamplifier in hand at the Magic Hat Garden. No outside coolers allowed.

Parking

See map on page 110 for garage locations; also see Visitor Information on page 10.

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SATURDAY ON THE FRINGE

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TO ENTER, PLEASE PURCHASE A TICKET TO: Cirque du Fringe: MIRACLE CURE | page 32 Pandora Boxx in The Worst Show Ever | page 34

Jamie Lissow | page 36 Silent Disco | page 38 Disco Kids | page 38

What happens in the Spiegeltent, stays in the Spiegeltent.

The Spiegeltent is wheelchair accessible.

Rochester has swooned over the elegant beauty of this jewel box of a venue from Malle, Belgium. Originally created as traveling dance halls in the early 1900s, only a handful of these magical “Mirror Tents” exist in the world today.

Single tickets (General Admission): Single ticket seats

This beloved piece of history boasts stained glass windows, magical faceted mirrors, a velvet draped ceiling and VIP booths fit for royalty. For 10 days, the Cristal Palace lives in Rochester as an indelible and scintillating part of the Fringe, attracting the young and the forever-young.

All shows are presented in-the-round.

SEATING OPTIONS

allow you to get “up close and personal” to the action. All seats are first-come, firstserved. Entrance is via the lefthand side door. Arrive early!

VIP Booths: These fabulous booths seat six and include dedicated table service. Entrance is via the right-hand side door.

LOCATION

The Spiegeltent is located at One Fringe Place,

across from the Eastman Theatre, at Main & Gibbs Streets, Rochester, NY 14604. See map on page 110.

SPIEGELTENT CREDITS Sponsor: The Elaine P. & Richard U. Wilson Foundation’s generous grant has made the Spiegeltent’s return to Rochester possible. Pallets: The Pallet Express Owner: West Coast Spiegeltents (westcoastspiegeltents.com)

Inside the Spiegeltent Photo by Erich Camping

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Part bohemian circus, part vintage cabaret, MIRACLE CURE offers a mashup of burlesque comedy, eye-popping circus performance acts and live music guaranteed to elevate your spirits—and your consciousness. Hosts Matt Morgan + Mark Gindick, whose credits range from Lincoln Center to the smash Vegas Spiegeltent show Absinthe, have assembled a global cast of performers, including several Las Vegas Strip headliners. Join them in the Spiegeltent and you’ll swear you’ve been transported to the days when the West was truly untamed. Wicked comedy. A high wire. Crossbows. Cocktails. What more could you possibly want? Get your seats before the caravan rolls out of town.

TICKETS EVENING SHOWS SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $33 (increases to $36 on Sept. 1)

MONDAY NIGHT, TUESDAY NIGHT, & WEEKEND MATINEES SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $29 (increases to $33 on Sept. 1) YOUTH MATINEE PRICE (GENERAL ADMISSION): $21 (increases to $24 on Sept. 1) FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (SEATS 6): $165 (increases to $182 on Sept. 1). VIP booths have dedicated table service.

Spiegeltent

Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm Friday, Sept. 16 at 9:00pm (following the 8pm STREB performance at Friday on the Fringe)

Saturday, Sept. 17 at 3:00pm Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8:30pm (following the 7:30pm STREB performance at Saturday on the Fringe)

Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2:00pm Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7:00pm Monday, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30pm Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30pm Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:00pm Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:00pm Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2:30pm Saturday, Sept. 24 and 7:00pm Doors: 30 mins before showtime  90 mins, incl. a 20 min intermission 13+ 5+

Please Note: Parental discretion is advised. Appropriate for ages 13 and over.

 Weekend matinee performances are appropriate for ages 5 and over.

The Spiegeltent’s beautiful INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain, and again at intermission.

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FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (SEATS 6): $182 (increases to $198 on Sept. 1). VIP booths have dedicated table service.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

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From the creator of the critically acclaimed Cabinet of Wonders, this year’s all-new Cirque du Fringe is like Grandpa’s cough medicine. Intoxicating, a little dangerous and a ton of fun.

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BREAKOUT STAR OF RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE!

“Pandora Boxx, you basically rock my world.” –Kylie Minogue A “complete turn on” –Henry Rollins

COMEDY

Spiegeltent

Friday, Sept. 23 at 9:30pm Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9:30pm

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Doors: 30 mins before showtime  60 mins, incl. a 15-min intermission

Rochester’s own drag star Pandora Boxx returns with a brand new show, based on the ups and downs of being a former reality TV contestant. In this bawdy cabaret show, Pandora strings together stand-up comedy, light singing, and her standard goofy antics – all which led her to be chosen Fan Favorite on RuPaul’s Drag Race. With tales of her worst shows ever and new original songs like “I Can’t Death Drop” and “Everybody Loves Dick,” you are dared not to laugh! Two performances only!

Please Note: This performance contains adult subject matter and is unsuitable for children. The venue will not admit anyone under 18 years of age.

TICKETS SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $21 (increases to $25 on Sept. 1) FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (SEATS 6): $132 (increases to $152 on Sept. 1). VIP booths have dedicated table service.

The Spiegeltent’s beautiful INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain and again at intermission.

Fri. Sept. 23 show will be

ASL interpreted

Geneseo Loves the Arts! JOIN SUNY Geneseo on Saturday Sept. 24 for a free day of events at the Lyric Theatre at 440 East:

GENESEO EVENTS AT OTHER VENUES Guerilla Art, a site specific installation, featuring Geneseo students’ poetry Spiegelgarden, corner of Main and Gibbs Geneseo Student filmmakers Spiegelgarden, corner of Main and Gibbs

Ponder the Giraffe, Indie rock band/dance music Java’s Café 2PM on September 17th 8PM on September 21st

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• 11:30 AM GENESEO CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Geneseo Brass Quintet, Geneseo Wind Quintet, and Geneseo String Quartet • 1 PM GENESEO BHANGRA • 1:15 PM STRING BAND Jim Kimball, Director • 2:30 PM GENESEO A CAPPELLA HOUR • 3:45 PM HEIRLOOMS Creative writing by students and faculty

• 5 PM DANCE ENSEMBLE Jonette Lancos, director • 6:15 PM THE LOVER BY HAROLD PINTER Emily Bantelman, director • 7:15 PM HONORS RECITAL Featuring student honors Competition winners • 8:30 PM STORIES IN SONG by Sean McGrath • 9:45 PM GENESEO VARIETY CABARET Featuring “Me Playing Music” by Katherine Zaslavsky • 11 PM NO LAUGH TRACK COMEDY IMPROV Geneseo’s oldest improv troupe

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JAMIE LISSOW TOTAL SELL OUT 2015!

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Rochester’s own Jamie Lissow returns for his fourth Fringe – this time coming straight from the set of the Netflix original sitcom REAL ROB, which he is writing and starring in alongside SNL alum Rob Schneider.

The former Brother Wease sidekick has appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW, GOTHAM LIVE, STAR SEARCH, and his own half hour Comedy Central special. A headliner at comedy clubs across the country, he’s also been featured at The Montreal Comedy Festival and The Great American Comedy Festival. Jamie has appeared on Fox News Redeye more than 50 times while still managing to have no political opinions. You catch him on season one of REAL ROB currently streaming on Netflix now, or better yet live on September 22nd, only at Fringe!

“Jamie Lissow is one of the 5 best comedians working today.” –Greg Gutfeld, The Five, Fox News

COMEDY

Spiegeltent

Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:00pm Doors: 30 mins before showtime  60 mins MA

Please Note: This performance contains adult subject matter and is unsuitable for children. The venue will not admit anyone under 18 years of age.

TICKETS SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $21 (increases to $25 on Sept. 1) FABULOUS VIP BOOTHS (SEATS 6): $132 (increases to $152 on Sept. 1). VIP booths have dedicated table service.

The Spiegeltent’s beautiful INTERIOR BAR will be open for ticketholders 30 minutes prior to curtain.

This show will be

ASL interpreted

Flower City Vaudeville presents

A Night in Towanda Tickets: $10 $5 for kids School of the Arts 45 Prince St. Rochester, NY Sept. 18 @ 12 noon Sept. 20 @ 8 pm Sept. 24 @ 12 noon

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Silent Disco in the Spiegeltent Photo by John Schlia

DANCE The glamorous Spiegeltent will be filled once again with a giant dance party, but with a Fringe-y twist: you don’t hear a sound until you slip on a set of headphones. Wait! Is that YMCA on one channel, Calvin Harris on the second and David Guetta on the third? A new threechannel system and live DJs let you switch up your music at the touch of a button. Hugely popular at festivals like Bonnaroo and Burning Man, it’s an unforgettable experience you have to see – and not hear – to believe! DJs supplied by Wildbyrd

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The Spiegeltent’s beautiful INTERIOR BAR will be open; last call at 12:30am

Spiegeltent

Friday, Sept. 16 at 11:00pm Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11:00pm Friday, Sept. 23 at 11:00pm Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11:00pm  2 hrs 18+ with ID

TICKETS SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $9 (increases to $11 on Sept. 1) Please Note: Headphone use with deposit of $20 (refundable upon exit) or your license/ID. Those who use the cash deposit, rather than license deposit, will have a faster exit.

DISCO KIDS FRINGE FIRST: Big party for pint-size partiers takes over Club Spiegeltent - Gangnam Style. The next generation of club kids is here. From popping to pouting, Fringe debuts its first DISCO KIDS for a fun-filled dance extravaganza that will be the talk of kid town. Lights, music, and glow sticks! Another round of juice boxes for the dancing queens, please. Welcome to Fringe’s not-so-silent disco! FOLLOWING THE DISCO: Head over to Street Chalk Art on Gibbs Street 12:00noon-2:00pm, a FREE family-friendly event! See page 50 for details

KIDS

Spiegeltent

Saturday, Sept. 24 at 12:00noon  1 hr ALL

TICKETS SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $5 (FREE for those aged 1 and under)

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SPIEGELGARDEN OPEN HOURS Thursday, Sept. 15: 5-10pm Monday, Sept. 19 Friday, Sept. 16: 5-11pm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thursday, Sept. 22: 5-10pm Saturday, Sept. 17: 12pm-11pm Friday, Sept. 23: 5pm-11pm Sunday, Sept. 18: 12pm-10pm Saturday, Sept. 24: 12pm-11pm

SHOWS IN THE SPIEGELGARDEN: Remote Rochester | page 42 Pedestrian Drive-In | page 44 Bushwhacked in Bed | page 46

Dashboard Dramas III | page 46 Guerrilla Art | page 46 Trivia City | page 73 +

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Show Highlights Stage Saturday, Sept. 17 1-3pm

Ten minute excerpts from shows occurring later in venues.

Come before, between, or after shows, or just to soak in the festive, inviting, and laid-back atmosphere of the Spiegelgarden. Adjacent to the Spiegeltent, the Spiegelgarden is the #1 place to find rest, relaxation, and food during the Fringe. A gorgeous, green haven in the middle of downtown, this temporary garden features urban landscaping, eclectic lounge furniture, games, outdoor art, and even a firepit.

THE GREEN ROOM

A new space to relax and enjoy the Spiegelgarden has bloomed this year. Welcome to The Green Room - a space created entirely out of recycled materials donated by the Rochester community and built by Rochester Mini Maker Faire. More than 4,500 one-gallon milk jugs have been pieced together to create this innovative space. Recline and drink up the magic of the Spiegelgarden from your seat on pallet lounge furniture while admiring the spectacular chandelier made completely out of plastic olive bar containers. The Green Room project showcases that anyone can make things on a grand scale with everyday materials and that large public projects can bring a community wonderfully together.

In the Spiegelgarden you’ll find The Green Room – a bar tent serving New York State

wines, a selection of beers including Genesee and Heineken, mulled wine, coffee, and hot chocolate. An ever-changing array of food trucks appear every night. Check rochesterfringe.com for updates. The Spiegelgarden is also the location for sitespecific shows, trivia, and outdoor movies.

LOCATION

The Spiegelgarden is located at One Fringe Place, the main hub of the Fringe, which also

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Everyone’s favorite pop-up urban lounge.

SPIEGELGARDEN CREDITS Landscaping and Design: Broccolo Tree and Lawncare Tents and Furniture: McCarthy Tents & Events Art and Design: Scott Grove Lighting Design: Emily Stork Construction: The Pike Company The Green Room: Rochester Mini Maker Faire

contains the Spiegeltent, Box Office & Info Booth, Merchandise Tent, and more.

See map on page 110.

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Night in the Spiegelgarden Photo by Erich Camping

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THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, SMASH HIT RETURNS!

REMOTE ROCHESTER Berlin. Milan. Paris. New York. And now Rochester. Created by the Berlin-based, renowned theatre company Rimini Protokoll, REMOTE ROCHESTER takes “hordes” of 50 participants on an immersive journey through Rochester unlike any other. Guided by a synthetic voice in their headphones, audiences discover new perspectives about their city, themselves, and reality itself. Experience the city you think you know.

TICKETS

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SINGLE TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION): $28 (increases to $31 on Sept. 1)

“The city is merely the setting for this mind-bending excursion.” —Democrat & Chronicle

Please Note: • All attendees are required to deposit their license/ID or $20 (refundable upon exit) in order to use a radio receiver and headphones. • Parental discretion is advised due to some strong language. Appropriate for ages 13 and over. • All participants will be required to sign an agreement upon arrival.

STARTING POINT: the Spiegelgarden ENDING POINT: near the Spiegelgarden PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. You will board a shuttle bus upon arrival that will take you to the show’s starting point. If you arrive late, you will miss the bus! HEADPHONES: We supply headphones for a full Remote Rochester experience. FOOTWEAR: Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

“This experience will change you... in a compelling and disarming way.” —Radio France

Spiegelgarden

 2 hrs 13+

5:30pm 12:30pm 9:40am • 1:40pm 11:40am 5:30pm 5:30pm

Wednesday, Sept. 21 Thursday, Sept. 22 Friday, Sept. 23 Saturday, Sept. 24

12:30pm • 5:30pm 12:30pm • 5:30pm 12:30pm • 5:30pm 9:40am • 1:40pm • 5:40pm

Check rochesterfringe.com for up-to-date showtimes

“Remote X” is a production of Rimini Apparat. A co-production with HAU Hebbel am Ufer Berlin, Maria Matos Teatro Municipal and Goethe-Institute Portugal, Festival Theaterformen Hannover/Braunschweig, Festival d’Avignon, Zürcher Theater Spektakel, Kaserne Basel. Supported by the Capital Cultural Fund Berlin and by Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and Fachausschuss Tanz und Theater Kanton Basel-Stadt. A House on Fire co-production with the support of the Cultural Program of the European Union.

2015’s Remote Rochester Photos by Erich Camping

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Thursday, Sept. 15 Friday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 17 Sunday, Sept. 18 Monday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept. 20

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PEDESTRIAN DRIVE-IN VISUAL ART & FILM Spiegelgarden Experience a one-of-a-kind cinematic event: classic movies outdoors and on the big screen, with personalized audio via our Silent Disco headphones. Grab a drink and enjoy a FREE movie in our beautiful Spiegelgarden under the stars at One Fringe Place. Seating is first-come, first-served. Please Note: Headphone use with deposit of $20 (refundable upon exit) or your license/ID.

Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7:30pm

Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7:30pm

Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:30pm

WAITING FOR GUFFMAN

CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD

SHAUN OF THE DEAD

(R, 1996  84 mins)

Christopher Guest mockumentary about an amateur theater troupe with ambitions bigger than their talent.

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Friday, Sept. 16 at 9:00pm

(R, 1986,  119 mins)

Oscar-winning drama about the romance between a hearing man and a young deaf woman who refuses to speak.

BORN TO FLY: ELIZABETH STREB VS. GRAVITY

CLOSED-CAPTIONED

Documentary spotlighting choreographer Elizabeth Streb and her celebrated dance troupe: STREB Extreme Action Company.

TWO 4 ONE

(NR, 2014,  82 mins)

Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30pm

E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL

(PG, 1982,  115 mins)

Steven Spielberg’s classic tale of a boy and his alien.

THE GREEN ROOM, which contains a bar, will be open every night for the duration of Pedestrian Drive-in.

Monday, Sept. 19 at 7:30pm (NR, 2014,  77 mins)

A one-night stand between a trans man and his ex-girlfriend results in both ending up pregnant. Sponsored by ImageOut: The Rochester LGBT Film Festival Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:30pm

ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE 2016 STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL (NR, 2016,  120 mins)

Multi-genre undergraduate works.

See page 107 for details

Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 11:00pm  59 mins 13+ FREE Come see the show that Drake called: “I don’t know what that is!” NLTR is Geneseo’s premier improv and sketch comedy troupe. We’ll make you laugh, and we’ll probably make you cry if you miss our show. Avoid the sadness! Come to the Lyric Theater!

RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Fri., Sep. 16 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 9:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 8:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 8:00pm  60 mins 13+ $15; Seniors $12 Canadian Comedy Award nominee Christel Bartelse tells the tale of Caroline Bierman, an uncompromising perfectionist who reinvents society’s longstanding convention by doing the unthinkable: she marries herself. Alas, Caroline soon struggles to accept the realities of her new life once the ONEymoon phase is over. A tour-de-force comedy with a sprinkle of dance, improv, audience participation, and a sneaky tug at the heart. Your presence is gift enough. MONTREAL GAZETTE: “Julie Andrews gone wild.” VICTORIA TIMES COLONIST:  @cbartelse www.christelbartelse.com

Pandora Boxx in The Worst Show Ever Spiegeltent

Fri., Sep. 23 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 9:30pm  60 mins MA $21; VIP Booth (seats 6): $132 (See description on page 34)

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Patton Oswalt Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Sun., Sep. 18 8:00pm  90 mins MA $70; Pit Seats $80; Box Seats $75; Zone 1 Seats $70; Zone 2 Seats $60; Zone 3 Seats $55; Zone 4 Seats $35 (See description on page 24)

Polite Ink. Sketch & Improv Presents: Off The Cuff MuCCC

Thu., Sep. 22 8:00pm  50 mins 13+ $10 Witty, crazy, and just downright funny, Polite Ink.’s style is unrepentant and never stale. Their unique shows include original sketches written by the troupe, and smart, creative improv scenes based on audience suggestions. What else can you expect to see at their show? They sometimes break into song and dance, feature the recurring characters you’ve grown to love, and encourage LOTS of audience participation! They always deliver on their promise: YOU. WILL. LAUGH. www.politeink.com

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RIT Improv: On the Fringe

Sponsored by RIT

The Little: Theatre 1

Sat., Sep. 24 7:00pm  3 hrs 13+ FREE RIT Improv is the Rochester Institute of Technology’s foremost education and performance-based improv club. Showcasing three talented teams – Work in Progress, The Improvessionals, and BrainWreck Improv – they’ll also feature some dedicated club members in a series of short skits. Sit back, relax, and prepare to get the ab workout of your life from laughter! www.ritimprov.org

Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 17 5:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 3:00pm  60 mins ALL $8 Laugh-ripping and steeped in spontaneity, Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe goes for the gut. Enjoy a mindblowing outburst of improvisational comedy performed by some of the brightest (and slightly twisted) teen minds in the Rochester area. Bring the whole family for this fast-paced, interactive show. Let your goofy ideas tag along, too. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged. By the end of the explosive hour, you’ll be howling with laughter and only want more! www.mjtstages.com

The Stand-up Comedy of Brian Herberger Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Fri., Sep. 16 8:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm  45 mins 18+ $10 Drawing on his checkered past, his seven years as a middle school teacher, and embarrassing escapades on the dating scene, stand-up comic Brian Herberger brings his personal, relatable experiences to the stage. Originally from Buffalo, Brian began his comedy career in 2001 and made Rochester his second home for getting stage-time. In 2015, Brian won the Funniest Person in Buffalo Contest, run by Helium Comedy Club. Brian now lives in New York City and performs at clubs all over the country. www.brianherbergercomedy.com

Stand-up Through the Ages RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Thu., Sep. 22 6:30pm • Fri., Sep. 23 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 9:30pm  70 mins 18+ $12 Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s or even 70s, life is definitely a laughing matter. This stand-up comedy showcase features six comics, each in different decades of their lives. After watching their individual performances back to back, you’ll realize that they have nothing and

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Thank You Kiss Presents CARELESS WHISPERS Blackfriars Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 3:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 9:00pm  60 mins 18+ $12 Founded in 2013, Thank You Kiss (TYK) is a sketch comedy group featuring Marc D’Amico, Megan Mack, John Forrest Thompson, and Beth Winslow. TYK presents a unique blend of satire, sincerity, and silliness through sketch, improvisation, video, and music. Its members have studied and worked at such renowned comedy theatres as iO, The Second City, and The Annoyance. The D&C’s arts blog named TYK a “Fringe Pick” in 2015. Check them out on Facebook and YouTube!

TheatreROCS Stage

Fri., Sep. 16 9:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 9:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 Let’s face it: Fringe is chock-full of amazing shows, but you can’t possibly see them all. That’s why Unleashed! IMPROV will happily perform their interpretations of other people’s shows for you – all in one place. Without any pre-planning (truly), the troupe will base improvised pieces off the Fringe Guide descriptions of other people’s shows (and some additional, probably sassy, input from you). A huge hit in 2015, this year will be even better!

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everything in common. The show features Kara Maillie, Derrick Williams, Charlie Frusci, Dan Mulcahy, Phyllis Reed and host Bob Holzwarth.

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Presents:

The Man with Bogart's Face By Andrew J. Fenady Sun. 9/18 at 5:30 pm & Mon 9/19 at 7:00 pm - 75 mins All seats $17 - RAPA at School of the Arts - Allen Main Stage Theatre

Inspired by America’s #1 Screen Legend Humphrey Bogart This 1940s-style live radio play is a thrilling ride through the signature world of film noir Performed with live sound effects & vintage equipment Recommended for ages 13+

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Commotion Dance Theater MuCCC

Sun., Sep. 18 4:30pm  50 mins 13+ $10 Dance theater works by Ruben Ornelas, Laurie MacFarlane, and friends. For 25 years, Ornelas and MacFarlane have been dancing co-conspirators, performing together throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Ornelas performs dances set to the work of Chicano poets Joaquin Zihuatanejo and Eduardo Corral, celebrating the experience of being brown in a world of adversity. Laurie MacFarlane’s piece explores the rituals and absurdities of childhood, in a prop-laden stroll down memory lane.

Dances from East Asia Asian Culture Dance Crew | Sponsored by RIT The Little: Theatre 1

Sun., Sep. 18 11:30am  60 mins ALL FREE ACDC (Asian Culture Dance Crew) was founded in 2012 and features dance-loving members of RIT’s Asian Culture Society. ACDC concentrates on learning contemporary music from Asia, such as k-pop, j-pop, and c-pop. The group has participated in numerous events throughout the years, including Snow Fest, RIT’s Global Unification, ACS’s Culture Showcase, and even flash mobs on the RIT campus.

Cordaro World: A Call to Adventure RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 5:30pm • Tue., Sep. 20 9:00pm  60 mins ALL $12

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CORDARO WORLD is a collaboration between artist Cordell Cordaro and choreographer Amber Brescia of Catalyst Dance Works. The show paints a picture of an artist’s journey through a stunning visual landscape of dance and multimedia art. While exploring themes of self-doubt, courage and perseverance, the hero encounters trials and tribulations in pursuit of an artistic dream. Audiences will be whisked away into the world of characters portrayed in Cordaro’s paintings.

DIAMONDS Presented By Mossa Dance Mossa Dance | Day of Dance at SOTA RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center

Sat., Sep. 17 7:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $20

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Unbreakable. Brilliant. Rare. “Fiery Beauty Formed Under Extreme Pressure.” Five years after its original debut, Mossa Dance is proud to present the revival of its first ballet, DIAMONDS, honoring great women in history. Choreographed by Mossa’s founder, Alexis Gaetano.

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Sat., Sep. 17 5:00pm  75 mins 5+ $10 Dance Salad is a collection of choreographic works tossed together to make a delightful combination of dances that vary in tone and flavor. Well-known area choreographers present eclectic and appetizing work for this unique Fringe production! Come enjoy work by Ethan Beckwith-Cohen, Maureen Gorman, Katherine Marino, Jamey Throumoulos Leverett, Cheryl Johnson, Edward J. Murphy, Anne Wilcox, Kaitley Wozer, and more. www.presenttensedance.org

English Country Dancers Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center

Sat., Sep. 17 4:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Come enjoy the pleasures of early 19th-century country dance as we step back in time to the Jane Austen era. Dancers in Regency Period costume will demonstrate and teach several English country dances of the time. No experience or partner necessary!

Geneseo Bhangra Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sponsored by RIT

Sat., Sep. 24 1:00pm  15 mins ALL FREE

The Little: Theatre 1

Fri., Sep. 23 5:30pm  60 mins ALL FREE FAREWELL TO DAWN is a mixedreality dance performance that explores the voyage of two dancers – from a physical space to a virtual stage and back – as the day passes before them. The unique performance is achieved using the Mixed Reality Stage, a VR theatre platform that integrates motion capture and augmented reality with a distributed 3D gaming engine.

Gajjda Bhangra is SUNY Geneseo’s most diverse, co-ed, competitive Indian dance team. Bhangra, a high-energy dance that originally served as a celebration of harvest in the Punjabi culture (Pakistan and India), is now commonly performed at weddings and competitions. Geneseo Bhangra’s repertoire features both traditional and modern styles. The group has performed at campus events as well as off-campus competitions and festivals.

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Farewell to Dawn: A Mixed-Reality Dance Performance in a Virtual Space

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Fringe Street Beat

Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Parcel 5 Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 17 3:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 5:45pm  105 mins / 90 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 28)

Garth Fagan Dance Up Close & Personal Garth Fagan Dance Studio

Thu., Sep. 15 7:00pm • Fri., Sep. 16 9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 3:00pm  60 mins ALL $18

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Celebrating its 49th anniversary, Geneseo Dance Ensemble performs diverse selections from its repertory, including works by faculty, guest, and student choreographers: “Aegean Odyssey” by Deborah Scodese French; “Beyond the Horizon,” a ballet by Jonette Lancos; jazz pieces by Nicole Bergamo and Teresa Beckman; modern works by Kristen Czerwinski and Sydney Klein; a tap piece by Alyssa Willmarth; and Knightline. Be moved by an engaging, entertaining, and enlivening dance experience! www.geneseo.edu/theatre_dance

Merged IV Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Fri., Sep. 16 7:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm • Tue., Sep. 20 7:00pm $10  60 mins ALL MERGED returns to Fringe following three years of acclaimed “Critic’s Picks” performances. International choreographers Heather Roffe and James Hansen premiere exciting new works melded with live music and film in MERGED IV. CITY Newspaper wrote of  continues on page 64

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Enjoy works from multi-awardwinner Garth Fagan and Bessie Award-winner Norwood Pennewell, as well as spectacular revivals from the company’s 46-year history. “It was American master Garth Fagan who best fused technical virtuosity with conceptual depth.” – Lewis Segal, LA TIMES. (The Sunday, Sept. 18 performance will include the Garth Fagan Dance Student Ensemble.)

Sat., Sep. 24 5:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE

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MERGED: “I was flat out amazed ... by some very exciting dancing,” and “I was moved nearly to tears... It was a work of art in motion.” Come see how MERGED IV continues to captivate both new and returning audiences.

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athleticism, gravity-defying acrobatics, and soulful artistry. Plus: the world premiere of “0’s and 1’s” – PUSH’s take on US vs. THEM – has the company wearing portable video projectors and flashlights. As truTV’s FAKE OFF judge/GLEE star Harry Shum, Jr. said to these masters of physical storytelling (Season One finalists): “You guys are superhuman!” www.pushtheatre.org

PUSH Workshop PUSH Physical Theatre | Day of Dance at SOTA RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center

Sun., Sep. 18 11:00am • Sat., Sep. 24 11:00am  60 mins ALL $7; Youth $5 A Moving Experience, a modern dance troupe supported by the Arc of Monroe, is happy to present a family-friendly show with new works and old favorites. The dancers strive each day to share a message of love and inclusion with the community and look forward to sharing their unique creative style with audiences of all ages and abilities. www.arcmonroe.org

Pinocchio Dance Work-Shop RAPA Family Theatre | Day of Dance at SOTA RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sat., Sep. 17 10:00am  50 mins ALL $8

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on stage? Do you want to dance as the puppets do? Come join Pinocchio and his friends before the 11AM performance of Disney’s My Son Pinocchio to learn how to dance like ‘you’ve got no strings to hold you down!’ Taught by choreographer Trisha Zeller www.RapaTheatre.org

PUSH Physical Theatre RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 7:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 8:00pm $18  60 mins ALL Rochester’s award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre returns to Fringe for its fifth year with an amazing evening of works culled from 16 years of intense

Sat., Sep. 17 1:00pm  60 mins ALL $8.00 In this introductory, fun workshop, students can challenge themselves at their own pace. Whether you’re an actor, dancer, athlete or artist, a complete beginner or a professional, PUSH’s system of training puts you in control of your body. First, learn about posture, breath, and how to isolate each body part and move it independently. Then, try lifting, climbing, throwing and experimenting together safely using basic PUSH techniques that include “listening” with your body. www.pushtheatre.org

RIT Bhangra Sponsored by RIT

The Little: Theatre 1

Sat., Sep. 17 6:30pm  15 mins ALL FREE RIT’s very own co-ed Bhangra dance team represents the culture of Punjab, India.

Sacred and Sensual: Gods and Goddesses of India TheatreROCS Stage

Thu., Sep. 22 7:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 4:00pm  60 mins 18+ $15 The show portrays the Gods and Goddesses of South Asia/India in a performance of Indian Dance. Using traditional music, costumes, ancient poetry and storytelling, the

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SEVEN WINDOWS SHARP Dance Company

Fri., Sep. 16 11:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 11:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 11:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 11:00pm $9  2 hrs 18+ (See description on page 38)

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performers also borrow gestures and poses from ancient temple sculptures. Audiences will experience the culture and performing-arts traditions of India, with English introductions.

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Tue., Sep. 20 7:00pm • Wed., Sep. 21 9:00pm  60 mins ALL $15; Senior $12 SEVEN WINDOWS looks into the world of reincarnation and moving on in the afterlife. This collaboration with four amazing visual artists from around the world is based on a dancer’s dream in which she is visited by her recently departed mother. When the mother is asked if she is in heaven, she responds that she has not yet opened the seven windows. Philadelphia’s SHARP Dance Company has performed in more than 15 fringe festivals throughout the world. www.sharpdance.org

Sirens and Stilettos Cabaret Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Thu., Sep. 22 9:30pm  60 mins 18+ $15 The beautiful ladies of SIRENS AND STILETTOS CABARET are ready to present their grandest and most elaborate performance yet! Miss Ruby Sparkles and her beautiful bevy of babes have been blowing up the Rochester burlesque scene since 2012 and promise an evening of entertainment that won’t be forgotten! Join  continues on page 66

Josie Waverly, NY State’s Queen of Country Music, presents “Girl Chat”. Accompanied by her band, Josie brings you favorite classic country hit songs, woven together throughout this originally scripted show. Watch intently as Josie unravels a night with her gal pals that she will never forget! Coffee, tears, tissues, laughter, let’s just say “standing by your man becomes a bit easier after sitting with your friends!” Funny, serious, a must see 60 minute Josie show suitable for everyone!

Sat. Sept 17 • 1:30pm & 4:30pm Tickets:$15.00 pp • RAPA at SOTA Ensemble Theatre

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them for a night of Vaudevillian delight with variety acts that include solo artists, group performances, classic cabaret singing, and much more!

STREB in SEA (Singular Extreme Actions) Fri., Sep. 16 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 10:00pm  30 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 26)

Swing is the Thing Groove Juice Swing | Day of Dance at SOTA RAPA @ SOTA: Dance and Movement Center

Sat., Sep. 17 9:00pm  60 mins ALL $10

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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UR Bhangra | Day of Dance at SOTA

You’ll get up, get out, and get moving when Groove Juice Swing, The Flower City Follies, and Danny Ziemann & His All-Stars bring down the house with a Lindy Hop demonstration and social dances geared to excite the senses and captivate your imagination. Joyful, energetic, and enthusiastic, these ROC-city-based movers and shakers know how to create events that are fun and unabashedly energetic. www.groovejuiceswing.com

Sat., Sep. 17 3:00pm  60 mins ALL $5 Rochester Bhangra prides itself on being the premier Punjabi-style dance team at the University of Rochester. What do they do? They eat, sleep, and dance. Within the Bhangra circuit, they are known for their unique style and diversity, and have traveled both nationally and internationally to compete (and win)! While maintaining a competitive atmosphere, Rochester Bhangra provides a second family for its members, and strives to engage the audience in every performance. ccc.rochester.edu/organization/urbhangra

WILD BEAST DANCE | Tammy Carrasco MuCCC

Tue., Sep. 20 9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm  50 mins ALL $10 WILD BEAST DANCE | Tammy Carrasco makes its Rochester premiere as the city’s newest contemporary dance company. Audiences will see dynamic, collage-like dances that are both mysterious and magnetic as professional dancers from across the country tackle virtuostic movement with precision and abandon. Set to a range of music from Shostakovich to Prince, WILD BEAST’s assertive, quirky, and athletic physicality addresses themes of gender, queerness, and difference. Don’t miss this outstanding showcase of Rochester’s freshest choreographic voice! www.tammycarrasco.org

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KIDS FRINGE

The Adventures of Luxo, Jr.

Likah! A Puppy Dog Tale (The Musical)

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Blackfriars Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 4:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  45 mins ALL $12; Children Under 12 $8 Welcome to the wonderful world of Luxos: the Percussion Quartet, where characters and stories are brought to life through music and imagination. Join the narrator and Boo as they guide Luxo, Jr.’s destiny by conjuring tales from a magical storybook. Throughout each adventure, Luxo, Jr. desperately searches for his Luxo Ball while meeting new friends, such as Peter Pan, Elsa, and even Jack the Pumpkin King, along the way. What a treat for the whole family to enjoy!

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Performances all ten days of Fringe, with family-friendly weekend matinees.  90 mins 13+ (evenings) / 5+ (matinees) Youth prices from $21; Adults from $29; VIP Booth (seats 6) from $165

Sat., Sep. 17 1:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 11:00am • Sun., Sep. 18 5:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 6:30pm $10  45 mins 5+ Likah, a young puppy, just can’t wait to tell you about…Likah! Through this adorable canine storyteller, audiences are immersed in a charming world of discovery, wonder, and adventure. Join Likah as she discovers life’s challenges and joys: puddles, snow monsters, an older sister who doesn’t like her, and her bestest friend. With rollicking songs and joyous dancing, Likah’s enchanting spirit will remain with you long after the show is over. Directed by Wendy Seyb (Broadway’s THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW). www.deeparts.org

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Fri., Sep. 16 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 10:00pm  30 mins ALL FREE

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Disco Kids

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Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm  60 mins ALL $5; Age 1 and Under: FREE

Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm  2 hrs ALL FREE

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Flower City Vaudeville presents

A Night in Towanda Tickets: $10 $5 for kids School of the Arts 45 Prince St. Rochester, NY Sept. 18 @ 12 noon Sept. 20 @ 8 pm Sept. 24 @ 12 noon

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GENESEO DANCERS Dance The Diversity Of The Liberal Arts Saturday 9/24 @ 5:00PM Lyric Theater: Main Stage

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Amazing Animal All Stars MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 17 11:00am  50 mins 5+ $10 Wildlife Educators Coalition presents AMAZING ANIMAL ALL STARS! From bugs to birds, lizards to lemurs, snakes to serval cats – you will be amazed by the habits, habitats, natural behaviors, fun facts and personal stories about living with exotic animals. Educational and very entertaining! www.wildlifeeducatorscoalition.com

Anomaly Rochester Museum & Science Center: Strasenburgh Planetarium

Thu., Sep. 15 7:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:00pm $15  45 mins ALL For the first time since its sold-out Fringe premiere in 2013, BIODANCE, Sound ExChange, and W. Michelle Harris present ANOMALY. Performed in the four-story dome of the Strasenburgh Planetarium, this original, multi-sensory arts collaboration transports the audience into deep reflection about our existence within the larger universe. Live cinematic effects envelope the musicians, dancers and audience in a completely immersive experience. “It was so lovely to behold that I found myself dreading its inevitable conclusion.” – CITY Newspaper. www.biodance.org

CALIGARI BEMSHI! Writers & Books

Fri., Sep. 23 10:00pm  58 mins 13+ $7 CALIGARI BEMSHI! combines the 1920 silent horror film, THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI with new libretto, music, soundscape, and poetry. Add in a real-time performance by Dave Esposito and G. E. Schwartz and you have a hypnotic spectacle of sight and sound...because it’s time to tell stories of dreams and nightmares!

Central Library Sideshow Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Rochester Public Library

Central Library

Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm  4 hrs ALL FREE No shhhh – experience the library in a whole new way as it is transformed into the Central Library Sideshow for one afternoon! Be amazed by a sword swallower, human blockhead, pole dancer, and stilt walker. Thrill to a custom poem written just for you, and delight in spoken word performances by a local adult slam-poetry team. You’ll ask yourself: “Is this really the library?”

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Performances all ten days of Fringe, with family-friendly weekend matinees.  90 mins 13+ (evenings) / 5+ (matinees) Youth prices from $21; Adults from $29; VIP Booth (seats 6) from $165 (See description and showtimes on page 32)

Dead Metaphor Quartet Writers & Books

Sat., Sep. 24 8:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 The Dead Metaphor Quartet features Nani and Curt Nehring Bliss, Ryan Yarmel, and Jonathan Guererri. Performing a range of original songs, traditional tunes, poetry adapted to music, and select covers, their style is a fusion of cabaret, jazz and blues, mixed with theatrical and literary influences. Their shows are arranged thematically and woven together with spoken word vignettes – all while wearing dapper hats. www.facebook.com/deadmetaphorcabaret

Thu., Sep. 15 10:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 10:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 5:00pm  45 mins 5+ $11 A young woman ventures to the four corners of the earth to free her love and reclaim that which was hers. Hnossa’s followup to its sold-out, critically acclaimed run of ERIK AND THE WOLF bathes audience members in the winds and magic of ancient Norway. Using layered vocals and physical sounds, Didrik Söderström weaves story, song, and poetry into an immersive experience. www.thehnossaproject.com/storytelling

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Howie Lester | Sponsored by RIT The Little: Theatre 1

Fri., Sep. 23 8:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Folk Opera? Performance Art? A Gypsy Campfire? Music and stories from around the world fused with Howie’s unique imagination, and presented in his inimitable, expressive style. Flashy Fiddling and Soulful Singing! Low Comedy and High Drama!

Hearing Ophelia

Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

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Fri., Sep. 23 5:00pm-11:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm-11:00pm ALL FREE (See description on page 46)

The Handmade Orchestra Bernunzio Uptown Music

Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  60 mins ALL $5

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Abandoned, mourning and mad. Who is Shakespeare’s Ophelia? Who are the women who play her? HEARING OPHELIA uses fragments of Shakespeare’s text, improvisations, and art song from four centuries in a young composer’s journey to write new settings for Ophelia’s songs in a contemporary production of HAMLET. Trapped between lucidity and lunacy, she must find a way to move beyond the silences lurking behind Ophelia’s songs to give the “madwoman” a voice of her own.

Here I Lie Writers & Books

Thu., Sep. 15 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 6:00pm  35 mins 13+ $5 The poetry of Alfonsina Storni and the music of Manuel de Falla join forces in this journey through the memories of a woman’s life. Taking Alfonsina’s last days as an inspiration, this one-woman piece explores loss and reconciliation via video projections, Falla’s exquisite art songs, and Storni’s heart-wrenching verses. Don’t miss this multidisciplinary cycle created by Spanish dramaturgist Alberto Carrillo and Rochester-based artist Molly Nemer.

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“Music you have never heard on instruments you have never seen.” This is the credo of The Handmade Orchestra. They are a group of musicians – ranging from beginners to professionals – who use their imaginations to build unconventional instruments. Everything from fishing poles, satellite dishes, and PVC piping have been coaxed into sound-making forms. The show also includes real-time art work projections and animated movement. A fun and very Fringe-friendly show for sure!

Mon., Sep. 19 9:30pm • Tue., Sep. 20 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $10; Student with ID $5

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Improvisation with Sound and Image

The Oboe Show Writers & Books

Sponsored by RIT

Sun., Sep. 18 1:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 4:00pm  60 mins ALL $10

The Little: Theatre 1

Sun., Sep. 18 1:15pm  60 mins ALL FREE Designers and musicians from RIT improvise with visuals and sound. No two performances are alike. Audience participation is encouraged during parts of the show.

Invisible Boxes Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Sat., Sep. 17 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 9:30pm $10  30 mins ALL Whether or not we are aware, we each live inside our own invisible box. What we do or don’t do, where we go or don’t go, and with whom we do or do not spend our time, defines that box. When we share space with others, whether by choice or chance, our own invisible box can intersect in planned or random ways with the boxes of others we encounter. Invisible Boxes explores these real-space interactions through sound, motion, and light.

The Lanthan Mire

Mysterious and melodic, the oboe is like no other instrument. It deserves its own show. This is it. THE OBOE SHOW combines the quirkiness of the oboe with a laughout-loud variety show, creating an experience that will put a song in your heart and a laugh on your lips. Sophisticated culture and high-brow comedy in perfect harmony. From the minds that brought you HOT TUB THE MUSICAL and DASHBOARD DRAMAS comes a new favorite to delight audiences.

Out of Sync Sponsored by RIT

The Little: Theatre 1

Sat., Sep. 24 5:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Chuck Miller’s OUT OF SYNC is a unique live experience that brings abstract art and avant-garde film into the realm of live performance. Beginning with film loops onto which he has drawn, painted, and otherwise processed by hand, Chuck then layers these clips together in an evolving, improvised live performance that – accompanied by his original soundscapes – never repeats itself. www.chuckmiller.design

TheatreROCS Stage

Sun., Sep. 18 2:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 8:30pm  60 mins 5+ $10

Parables Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

THE LANTHAN MIRE is theatrical “sound fiction.” Based on the novella series of the same name, the show blends film, theatre and narration with a musical score that fuses traditional sounds with a modern, space-rock edge. Rooted in the conflict between achieving oneness and nature’s will of self-preservation through selfishness, the story travels from mystic Japan to the native Americas and up to the modern day with mystery and elation.

Through this performance piece combining original music, storytelling and theatre, Patrick Jaouen takes audiences on a story-driven musical journey like nothing they’ve experienced before.

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Thu., Sep. 15 9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 10:45pm  60 mins ALL $10

Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 9:45pm  60 mins ALL FREE Feast your eyes on live music, dance, and poetry, all wrapped into one show. Fiery Geneseo Bhangra will astound your senses with boiling-hot energy and vibrancy. Experience complete catharsis when Laura D’Amico dances to Justin Rielly’s spoken word, plus esteemed choreographer and Geneseo alumna Allison Bohman will present her new work featuring local artists. Soloist Katherine Zaslavsky adds her flare to the show, highlighting her talents as a musician in her segment entitled “Me Playing Music.”

hoping for harmony. But the potential and possibility inherent in creativity to restore hope, strengthen human connection, and expand understanding and compassion offer new pathways for the 21st century. This innovative presentation/ workshop involves the art of dance both live and virtual, in both demonstration and interaction, as a way of guiding us toward a deeper awareness of our own being. www.rit.edu

Trivia City: An Arts & Culture Quiz Spiegelgarden

Wed., Sep. 21 7:30pm  90 mins 18+ FREE

Thomas Warfield - Creating Dance / Building Relationships UR Arts Bus Sponsored by RIT

Join host CITY Newspaper for an arts, culture, and all-thingsRochester trivia night in the gorgeous Spiegelgarden!

Sponsored by RIT

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Brick City Singers

The Little: Theatre 1

Fri., Sep. 16 5:30pm  30 mins 5+ FREE Live coding is an experimental performance practice in which musicians/coders create music by programming it in front of a live audience. The source code is projected for audience members to see. An Algorave is to live coders what a rave is to a DJ: an event typically held at a club where live coders take turns performing one after another, creating algorithmic dance music for all to enjoy. www.charlie-roberts.com

The Buddhahood Parcel 5

Fri., Sep. 16 5:15pm  60 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 27)

Cobbs Hill Consort Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 8:40pm  40 mins ALL FREE

Java’s Café

Sat., Sep. 17 6:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE

Sat., Sep. 24 4:20pm  30 mins ALL FREE

A Fringe favorite, the Cobbs Hill Consort is a unique Rochester acoustic ensemble featuring Native American flute supported by the living sounds of harp, guitar, drums, and percussion. The music is soothing, emotive, and transporting, engaging audiences in a journey of the heart. The group returns for its fourth year to share the gift of healing energies and creative collaboration. Members Jefferson Svengsouk (Native American flute) and Sandy Gianniny (harp) are also members of the UR Medicine Palliative Care Program.

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www.cobbshillconsort.com

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Cammy Enaharo Gibbs Street: Main Stage

The Campbell Brothers

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Burn it Up

The Crooked North Bernunzio Uptown Music

Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Fri., Sep. 23 9:40pm  80 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 50)

Castle Creek

Sun., Sep. 18 4:30pm  60 mins ALL $8 Members of The Crooked North are inspired by the energy of bluegrass, the soul of Americana, and the Rust Belt grit of their Western New York home. They hammer out originals and songs from the Great American Songbook in bars, living rooms, barns, and on festival stages. www.thecrookednorth.com

Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 7:40pm  40 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 51)

Dance Macabre TheatreROCS Stage

Champagne Brown Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 6:40pm  40 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 51)

Chanson String Trio – a unique combination of two violins and a double bass – was founded by bassist Wan-Ling Chuang, and has performed in many festivals, including Autumn Music Festival in Newark, NY. At the Fringe, the trio will present a show of classical music about death that includes Ravel’s PAVANE FOR A DEAD PRINCESS, Saint-Saens’ DANSE MACABRE, Mussorgsky’s NIGHT ON BALD MOUNTAIN, and Samuel Barber’s ADAGIO FOR STRINGS. www.sunshinemusicstudio.com

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Fri., Sep. 16 6:00pm  60 mins 5+ $10

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Dave DiPrimo Band

An Evening with CottonToe Java’s Café

Java’s Café

Sat., Sep. 17 9:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE

Thu., Sep. 15 5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 2:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE A folk singer, a jazz cat, and a punk rocker all get together to play original songs full of energy, emotion, and heart. Rochester’s own Dave DiPrimo Band aims to provide listeners with more than just music – they bring humor, raw emotion, and a human connection to their audience. www.Davediprimo.com

The Demos Parcel 5

Sat., Sep. 17 9:05pm  55 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 29)

Mike “Cotton Toe” Scrivens is a student of the ever-growing blues scene in Rochester, NY. AN EVENING WITH COTTON TOE is the product of playing several busking gigs, as well as performing at numerous open mic nights with some of the finest area blues musicians. His hour-long set is comprised of tunes first developed in the Southern Delta region and original songs of bourbon, trains, and heartbreak. Cotton Toe will get your fingers snapping and toes tapping!

Funknut Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Fri., Sep. 23 6:40pm  40 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 50)

Encore A Cappella Group Sponsored by RIT

The Galileo Band The Little: Café

The Little: Café

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sat., Sep. 24 3:30pm  30 mins ALL FREE

Encore A Capella is RIT’s original all-female group, whose members share their love for singing through unaccompanied music. www.facebook.com/RITEncore

End of Time

Fri., Sep. 16 8:00pm  90 mins ALL FREE Experience easy-going, fun music that’s perfect for dancing or singing along. The Galileo Band covers songs of today and yesterday that will bring a smile to your face. Let them serenade you with some R&B, soul, rock, pop, and blues. www.reverbnation.com/thegalileoband

Geneseo Chamber Music Festival Eastman School of Music: Sproull Atrium at Miller Center

Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 7:00pm  60 mins 13+ FREE The Eastman Percussion Ensemble (EPE) under the direction of Michael Burritt will present an immersive sound experience. The program includes Michael Burritt’s virtuoso marimba quartet, “180,” and the seminal work of Iannis Xenakis, “persephassa.”

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pieces to folk music to pop songs of today. Selections include: Dvorak’s “AMERICA” QUARTET; Respighi’s ANCIENT AIRS AND DANCES; American folk tune, SHENANDOAH; and Grieg’s IN THE ALL OF THE MOUNTAIN KING.

Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 49)

Geneseo String Band Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 1:15pm  60 mins ALL FREE The Geneseo String Band is an everchanging group made up of students, alumni and neighborhood folks, all directed by SUNY Geneseo teacher and musician, Jim Kimball. Fiddles, banjos, mandolins, button accordion, saw, washboard and more will play a lively, family-friendly program of old-time songs and dance tunes, with an emphasis on repertoire traditional to Western New York.

Geneseo’s All A Cappella Hour Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sat., Sep. 24 2:30pm  60 mins ALL FREE

Join SUNY Geneseo’s five a cappella groups for an exciting and entertaining ALL A CAPPELLA HOUR! With performances by Southside Boys, Hips ‘n Harmony, Exit 8, Emmelodics, and Between the Lines, this show will feature music from the ’70s to today’s top hits. A fun, family-friendly concert that you will not want to miss! hipsnharmony.weebly.com

GIGANTOSAURUS REX Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 5:10pm  50 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 51)

Immersive Soundscapes: A Spatial Sound Experience by Tom Montagliano Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sun., Sep. 18 7:30pm • Wed., Sep. 21 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $15 Be transported as you submerge yourself in a variety of soothing spatial soundscapes, each of which is sculpted within a circle of eight independent speakers. This unique experience allows the space to push sound around the room in a controlled and cyclical fashion, thus allowing you to easily immerse yourself in thought and relaxation. For more information and sound samples, head to composer Tom Montagliano’s website. www.tommontagliano.com

Innervisions RnB Classics Live RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Thu., Sep. 15 7:00pm  90 mins ALL $25 RnB Classics Live debuts INNERVISIONS, a powerful presentation of the music of Stevie Wonder. Hear his greatest hits, notefor-note, live on stage, performed by five outstanding singers. This incredible show will have you clapping your hands and singing along. www.rnbclassicslive.com

Laura Rizzotto Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Fri., Sep. 23 5:15pm  45 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 50)

KNOWER Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 9:40pm  80 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 51)

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sun., Sep. 18 9:30pm • Wed., Sep. 21 9:30pm • Thu., Sep. 22 8:15pm • Fri., Sep. 23 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $15

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Kire Najdovski

From Brazil to NYC. Laura Rizzotto is a 22-year-old singer/ songwriter originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With two, all-original albums released, she defines her sound as “pop with a growl” and knows how to get audiences moving. Laura and her band make their Fringe debut with four shows. Come by for a night of fun and live original music!

A Little Ukulele Concert RIT Ukulele Club | Sponsored by RIT The Little: Theatre 1

KOPPS Parcel 5

Fri., Sep. 16 9:25pm  35 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 27)

Sat., Sep. 24 11:30am  30 mins ALL FREE Join the RIT Ukulele Club for A LITTLE UKULELE CONCERT! Enjoy the delightful sounds of the ukulele, paired with the equally delightful voices of the club’s performers. The performance features both classic and contemporary songs that the whole family will love! www.facebook.com/RITukeclub

Ladies of the Canyon Bernunzio Uptown Music

Sat., Sep. 17 5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 8:30pm  120 mins ALL $20

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Fri., Sep. 16 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 9:15pm  60 mins ALL $10 Madeleine is a singer-songwriter raised between San Diego, CA, and Rochester, NY. Now taking a hiatus from Berklee College of Music, she’s touring in support of her recent ENTANGLED EP. Her style is a unique pooling of influences that include Norah Jones, Alanis Morissette, and Nirvana. With catchy melodies, powerful lyrics, and a killer band, Madeleine McQueen and the Breeze will definitely put on a show for the books. www.madeleinemcqueen.com

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LADIES OF THE CANYON celebrates three of the most influential women to emerge from California’s blossoming music scene during the 1960s and ‘70s: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Linda Ronstadt. Blending glorious vocal harmony and creative instrumentation, Western New York favorites Theresa Quinn, Leah Zicari and Cathy Carfagna will take audiences on a joyful, entertaining journey that showcases the best-loved songs of these versatile and groundbreaking artists.

Madeleine McQueen and the Breeze

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Mansfield Ave Parcel 5

Sat., Sep. 17 8:05pm  40 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 29)

of mixed age and heritage, and lovingly presented for your enjoyment. Percussion, mandolin, guitars, bass, maybe a cello or a frying pan. Clapping, dancing, sitting still – however the spirit moves you – is encouraged. Improvisation leads to experimentation and pushes the boundaries of convention. www.mysticstew.com

Naughty, Bawdy Cabaret Tunes RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre

Matt Griffo & All the Feelings

Fri., Sep. 23 10:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 10:30pm  60 mins 18+ $10

TheatreROCS Stage

Fri., Sep. 23 7:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 8:30pm  60 mins 13+ $15 This Chicago trio is a band of weirdos who love to play music and make people laugh. Rochester native Matt Griffo combines his passion for comedy with indie rock music to compose award-winning songs. A Fringe favorite, he has been featured on FunnyorDie, BuzzFeed, and YouTube. Griffo’s vocals, piano, and ukulele are backed by Marilynn Eguchi and Leyla I. Royale on cello. This show is “both toe-tapping and rib-tickling” (CHICAGO SUN TIMES). www.mattgriffo.com

Known nationally as Upstate New York’s premier cabaret duo, Phyl Contestable and Alan Jones share an undeniable chemistry, connection, and sense of spontaneity. Both award-winning educators, they have been perfecting the art of cabaret entertaining since 1980. Jones, a chameleon with a liquid gold voice, plays straight man to Contestable’s wacky onstage persona – a mix of Rosemary Clooney, Carol Burnett and Miss Piggy. A must-see cabaret experience! www.REVMOTOGO.com

Normal People: Songs In the Key of Life (40th Anniversary Concert)

A Musical Romance

Bernunzio Uptown Music

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Java’s Café

Sun., Sep. 18 4:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 8:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Follow the journey of a romantic relationship from the initial stages of attraction, through dating, commitment, and conflicts. Told via piano cover tunes, this moving musical narration features the vocal talents of Megan Kibler, current Music and Psychology student at the University of Rochester. The set features jazz standards by Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone and Erroll Garner, coupled with 60s and 70s ballads by Carly Simon, Carole King, Phil Collins and others.

Fri., Sep. 16 6:30pm • Mon., Sep. 19 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $12 Stevie Wonder’s SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE came out 40 years ago. Aaron Staebell’s NORMAL PEOPLE pays tribute to this incredible work by presenting its own take on this classic with arrangements by Aaron and Matt Curlee. It will be the album you know and love, filtered through a weird lens, then twisted and reassembled to create a new version that will excite and challenge the listener. www.aaronstaebell.com/normal-people

Oh Manitou

Mystic Stew

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber Java’s Café

Mon., Sep. 19 5:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 10:45pm  60 mins ALL FREE Original music – prepared and cooked slowly by five or maybe six musicians

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“...a magnificent play. It enriched my life and my understanding of that extraordinary day.” —Robin Wright, Middle East Commentator and Bestselling Author

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ONLINE EDITION

A BLUE SKY LIKE NO OTHER an original play by Steven Fetter music by Laura Warshauer “Silence gripped [the theatre] as the audience hung on …every word.” —The Baruch Ticker

Sunday, Sept 18 @ 1:30pm Monday, Sept 19 @ 6:30pm Tuesday, Sept 20 @ 6:30pm Author’s profits will go to assist families of fallen firefighters.

RAPA at School of the Arts Ensemble Theatre TICKETS: $10

ONLINE: rochesterfringe.com (no extra booking fees) PHONE: (585) 957-9837 (fees apply) BOX OFFICE: One Fringe Place (corner of Main & Gibbs Sts.) IN PERSON: Venue door one hour before start of show

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evocative, sonically dense, and melodic. The band has shared the stage with national acts such as Vampire Weekend, MS MR, Knower, and Ra Ra Riot. Endlessly evolving, Oh Manitou’s musical catalog defies categorization into any one genre of music. ohmanitou.bandcamp.com

ing original music that will make you want to dance! Its most recent releases have caught the ears of people across New York State, where they’ve also shared the stage with bands such as Jimkata and New Politics. Check out Ponder the Giraffe on Spotify. www.ponderthegiraffe.wix.com/ponder

Project Magnificent

Passive Aggressives Anonymous

Java’s Café

Sat., Sep. 17 4:00pm • Tue., Sep. 20 8:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE

Bernunzio Uptown Music

Sun., Sep. 18 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $8 Passive Aggressives Anonymous evokes nostalgia for early vocal jazz while reinterpreting the genre with hilarious dry wit. Singer John Valenti musically thanks television for finally giving him stuff to talk about at parties, and relates how all he really wants to do is discuss Jesus with women who are trying to seduce him. Deftly orchestrated drums, piano and strings underlie the crooning Valenti to create a performance that’s both dramatic and oddly funny. www.facebook.com/PAAband

This alternative rock/post-punk trio blends familiar inspirations and melodies into an original sound. Project Magnificent uses thought-provoking poetic lyrics, loosely based on a theme of retaining humanity in the technetronic age. Effected guitars wash over driving rhythms that build tension to a dynamic resolution. A truly fresh and new sound. www.facebook.com/projectmagnificent

Resonant Freqs: Surveying the Spectrum Sponsored by RIT

PAXTOR

The Little: Theatre 1 Java’s Café

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sun., Sep. 18 6:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 11:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE

PAXTOR puts on a unique and refreshing performance that’s always quirky and fun. Their folk and rock songs range from melodic and whimsical, to danceable and electrifying. Even in their restrained moments, the precision in the band’s interplay suggests power and muscularity. Likewise, even at its most frantic, the music comes across as lean and dexterous. PAXTOR is known for genre-bending anything from country, rock and punk, to medieval minstrel music and Serbian folk dance. paxtor.bandcamp.com

Sun., Sep. 18 5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Resonant Freqs is a unique musical group of “interactivators,” whose mission on this planet is to create good vibrations by engaging audiences in wide-ranging, interactive ”X-along” tunes and routines (where X is an element of the ever-expanding set {clap, rap, snap, sing, shake, rub, dance, hop, skip, jump, laugh, . . . }) www.facebook.com/resonantfreqs

REUNION of Choral Bible Stories Qarab

Ponder the Giraffe

Lyric Theater: Main Stage Java’s Café

Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm • Wed., Sep. 21 8:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Hailing from SUNY Geneseo, Ponder the Giraffe is an indie rock band play-

Sun., Sep. 18 4:00pm  60 mins ALL $10; Children and Students with ID: FREE Family-friendly, musical excerpts from A SIMPLE ODE, a series of inspirational, pop-opera morality tales that include the stories

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The Little: Café

RIT A Cappella Hour

Sat., Sep. 24 2:30pm  30 mins ALL FREE

Sponsored by RIT

Experience the original co-ed a cappella group from the Rochester Institute of Technology!

The Little: Theatre 1

Sat., Sep. 17 5:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Enjoy an hour with some of RIT’s best a cappella groups: Eight Beat Measure, Brick City Singers, RIT Surround Sound, and Vocal Accent!

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of Joseph, Moses, David & Goliath, and Elijah. Performed live by the Qarab Singers, this multi-media presentation for all ages features an award-winning musical script and score by local composers E.A. Messenger and Jim Schmitt, with artwork by renowned Rochester artist, R.J. Ketchum.

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Rochester Ukulele Orchestra Bernunzio Uptown Music

Mon., Sep. 19 6:00pm  60 mins ALL $7

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RIT Surround Sound The Little: Café

Sat., Sep. 24 1:30pm  30 mins ALL FREE Surround Sound is the Rochester Institute of Technology’s all-male barbershop group, specializing in barbershop classics and modern tunes with a barbershop twist. www.ssound.org

The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra (RUO) plays everything from folk and classical to pop and rock. This year, they’ve been highlighting songs from movies, including Oscar winners and nominees. They play throughout the Rochester area at music festivals, farmer’s markets, luaus, senior centers, schools, and wherever else people gather for music and fun. In addition to Fringe, the group has performed at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, Greentopia, and at their home away from home: Bernunzio’s Uptown Music.

RUMOURZ: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

RIT Vocal Accent

Lyric Theater: Main Stage The Little: Café

Formed in 2009, Vocal Accent is an all-female a cappella group from the Rochester Institute of Technology. A diverse group of talented young women, Vocal Accent delves deep into the realm of a cappella with a repertoire of strong, empowering, and emotionally charged music. Rooted in rock and soul with modern pop highlights, the group is establishing itself as a company of serious musicians working to continue and build upon the a cappella movement sweeping the modern era. ritvocalaccent.weebly.com

Fri., Sep. 16 7:30pm • Fri., Sep. 23 8:15pm  60 mins ALL $12 2015 Buffalo Night Life Music Award winner for “Best Tribute Band,” Rumourz takes you on a musical journey through four decades of emotionally driven hit songs that made Fleetwood Mac famous during its heyday. An evening with Rumourz brings you back to that classic era in music, when rock ruled the stage and left the crowds wanting more. www.RumourzBand.com

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Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm  30 mins ALL FREE

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Sam Nitsch Music

SHERO

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sun., Sep. 18 8:30pm • Wed., Sep. 21 6:00pm  45 mins ALL $10 Sam Nitsch is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter based in the Rochester, NY area. He plays piano, guitar, violin, and ukulele in an indie-pop style. Sam combines classical training and contemporary influences, including innovative use of a loop pedal. His two albums, PASSAGE and KEEP ME SAFE, are now available. www.facebook.com/Sam-Nitsch-Music-1075090335883766/

Scarred by the Somme Eastman School of Music: Kilbourn Hall

RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Mon., Sep. 19 9:00pm  75 mins 13+ $16 SHERO, a pop powerhouse featuring Shanna Baccari and Meredith Doyle, integrates high-energy music with fantastical lyrics. The duo recently released its debut single, “GEISHA,” on iTunes, under the direction of GFI Studios’ Tony Gross. Following a sold-out premiere in 2015, they are back at Fringe for a second season to perform their original songs reminiscent of current Top 40 hits, coupled with re-imagined chart toppers. You are invited to an evening showcasing compelling vocal talent with a SHERO twist! www.facebook.com/OfficialSheroMusic

Significant Other

Thu., Sep. 22 7:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 SCARRED BY THE SOMME commemorates the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest engagements in WWI. By accompanying images of events before, during, and after the battle with music written at the same time by Claude Debussy, TableTopOpera considers how the Somme scarred people and landscapes in 1916, and how current conflicts have similar effects today. TableTopOpera is a chamber ensemble consisting of faculty, students, alums, and friends of the Eastman School of Music.

Gibbs Street: Main Stage

Fri., Sep. 23 7:40pm  40 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 50)

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FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

SCHMITT HAPPENS

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 17 5:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 $10 1:00pm  60 mins ALL SCHMITT HAPPENS: An Autobiographical 70s Cabaret Show is a nostalgic, musical look back at the 1970s Rochester night club scene from the perspective of Jim and Debbie Schmitt, a married couple with a duo called “Back to Back” back in the day. The two vocalists accompany themselves at piano and Hammond B-3, singing some favorite hits and telling stories – sometimes funny, sometimes touching – of their true-life experiences.

Fri., Sep. 16 6:35pm  60 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 27)

Solo Drum Solo Bernunzio Uptown Music

Thu., Sep. 15 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $10 A drumset. A mohawk. An audience. That’s all Aaron Staebell needs in order to put on an exciting concert. This show first appeared at Fringe 2014, and since then, has added new pieces. Hear music created just for this performer, as well as some improvisations. It promises to be a unique evening of music that anyone can enjoy. aaronstaebell.com/solodrumsolo

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FRINGE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 15–18, 2016 Garth Fagan Dance Studios 50 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor Studio Theatre Thursday, September 15

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Friday, September 16

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Saturday, September 17

7:00 PM

Sunday, September 18

3:00 PM

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The Sounds of Sinatra and Friends....Continued

A Song to Sing Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 17 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $18 A cabaret-style performance from Rochester soprano Susan Cotroneo, featuring hits from the Broadway stage, the Great American Songbook, and maybe even a little opera.

Songs and Interludes

Java’s Café

Fri., Sep. 16 4:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 6:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Daniel Henry, a Churchville-Chili native, returns to Java’s Cafe for three performances. If you missed Daniel’s rich and powerful performance at last year’s Fringe, here is your opportunity to hear those timeless classics of yesteryear. Enjoy jazz standards by Sinatra, Martin, Darin, and Cole, and be transported back in time with the most popular songs from the ‘30s to the ‘70s. Come and share a song and a smile! www.dhlentertainment.net/epk

Java’s Café

Thu., Sep. 15 7:00pm • Tue., Sep. 20 6:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE In this one-hour set, keyboardist, singer and songwriter Glen Wyand seamlessly and continuously connects original songs with musical interludes. He weaves tapestries of jazz, rock and classical styles, interjecting wellcrafted, thought-provoking lyrics. His voice has a smooth richness that you will find compellingly personal. Don’t miss this year’s unique, memorable, hidden gem.

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The Sounds of Music: More Lullabies of Broadway

RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Wed., Sep. 21 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 4:30pm  60 mins ALL $12; Kids $6 Following last year’s popular tribute to the Walt Disney Songbook, vocalist Casey Jones Costello returns to the Fringe with a follow-up to his 2014 show LULLABIES OF BROADWAY: SONGS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE. Featuring more songs from classic Broadway shows spanning the 20th century, Costello entertains and enlightens, presenting a collection of songs and stories that will be enjoyed by young and old alike. Don’t miss THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC! www.caseyjonescostello.com

Stories in Song Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 24 8:30pm  60 mins ALL FREE Sean McGrath is a singer/songwriter who has performed in cafés, bars, and festivals all over Western New York, both in bands and as a solo performer. Influenced by artists like Jackson Browne and Neil Young, his songs are often autobiographical, and range from light and fun to deep and heartfelt. After some time away from the stage to help raise a family, he is performing solo for the first time in years.

SUNY Geneseo Honors Recital Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Sat., Sep. 24 7:15pm  60 mins ALL FREE Winners of the SUNY Geneseo Honors Competition perform for Fringe audiences for a second year. This annual competition of the Department of Music at SUNY Geneseo features talented instrumentalists and singers performing classical and musical theatre selections. www.geneseo.edu/music

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AND HIGH ROADS An original show written and performed by Stefan Baer Venue: TheatreROCS Stage Dates and Times: Sun. Sept. 18 at 5:30 and Sat. Sept. 24 at 2:30

Tickets are $10 Online: rochesterfringe.com â&#x20AC;¢ Phone: (585) 957-9837 (fees apply) Box Office: One Fringe Place (corner of Main & Gibbs Streets) In Person: Venue door one hour before start of show

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Sup? - The College Rock Band from RIT

Tribute to Peggy Lee

Sponsored by RIT

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber The Little: Theatre 1

Sun., Sep. 18 3:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $15

Sat., Sep. 17 9:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Sup? is an American alternative-rock trio from Rochester, established in 2013 at the Rochester Institute of Technology by students Tom Winegar (guitar/vox), Josh Bassig (bass), and Josh Willsey (drums). They perform a unique style of energetic rock described as a blend of modern rock, 90s alternative/punk, and 70s groove. www.supband.net

Ann Mitchell Jazz captures the essence of Miss Peggy Lee’s musical gems in this beguiling vocal performance. Multi-award-winning singer/songwriter Peggy Lee (“Fever”) collaborated with many well-known composers, writing lyrics for more than 200 songs during her six-decade career. Says Cecile Saine (Eastman Community Music School): “Ann is a dedicated, enthusiastic songstress with a rich, jazzy vocal style. Her knowledge of repertoire is amazing; her style is engaging.” www.annsings.com

Swamp Trotter MuCCC

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sat., Sep. 24 10:00pm  75 mins ALL $7

Swamp Trotter is a collection of five multi-instrumentalists from Rochester and France with a strong folk sensitivity. Their all-original songs in English and French bring together groovy beats, acoustic and electric guitar interactions, and melodic vocal harmonies. They have found inspiration in artists like Wilco, Noir Desir, Fleet Foxes, and Neutral Milk Hotel. On stage, Swamp Trotter develops musical narratives punctuated by hints of French gypsy jazz, intimate folk melodies, and heavier rock outcries. swamptrotter.bandcamp.com/releases

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The Troubadours of Greenwich Village Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 17 3:30pm • Mon., Sep. 19 8:15pm  60 mins ALL $12 Rochester guitarist and vocalist, David Ianni, transports you to the epicenter of America’s 60s cultural revolution – Greenwich Village – where emerging artists such as Tom Paxton, Eric Andersen, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan honed their craft. Audiences may remember David’s masterful guitar from last year’s Fringe favorite, STARDUST AND BUTTERFLIES. In this all-new solo show, he’ll trace the musicians you love from the traditional songs that inspired them to the original pieces that made them legends. www.facebook.com/DavidIanniMusic

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Tue., Sep. 20 8:00pm • Tue., Sep. 20 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $12 Theater: a dramatic representation as an art or profession. Lieder: German word meaning “songs.” THEATRE LIEDER: an original staged performance of Robert Schumann’s song cycle FRAUENLIEBE UND –LEBEN (A WOMAN’S LIFE AND LOVE), based on poetry by Adelbert von Chamisso. Mezzo-soprano Andrea McGaugh, pianist Shichao Zhang, and actors from the Rochester community bring these songs to life, portraying the characters and enacting a love story that spans a lifetime. Performed in German.

Upstate Rubdown Bernunzio Uptown Music

Wed., Sep. 21 7:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $10 Like farm-fresh vegetables, Upstate Rubdown’s music is organic and good for you. From foot-stomping bass, highlighted by the slap of a cajon, to the familiar strum of mandolin, and guitar over a wailing saxophone – there’s so much going on that

muses about life’s twists, turns, and teachings. Don’t miss this engaging and entertaining show from a multi-talented singer who has delighted audiences across the country. www.maryjaynewaddell.com

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Vocal Point All-Female A Cappella

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Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Thu., Sep. 22 7:00pm  60 mins ALL $10 Vocal Point, University of Rochester’s only all-female a cappella group, is ready to hit the stage once again with some brand new arrangements. Founded in 1969, the awardwinning group has always been an audience favorite. This past spring, Vocal Point toured across three states and performed to a full house at its annual spring show. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some well-crafted harmonies and a full-blown a cappella experience! YouTube channel: Vocal Point Rochester. www.urvocalpoint.com

WADAIKO: Japanese Taiko Drumming Sponsored by RIT

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MUSIC

when the harmonious lead vocalists chime in, the result is nothing short of a homegrown hurricane of sound. Hailing from across the state of New York, the varying lineup is led by Mary Kenney, Kate Scarlett, and Melanie Glenn.

RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Sat., Sep. 24 5:30pm  90 mins ALL $25 WHAT’S GOING ON is an anthology of the music of Marvin Gaye, featuring a 19-piece band and four incredible singers. This concert recreates Gaye’s music notefor-note, exactly as it was recorded, and includes memorable duets with Kim Weston, Tammi Terrell, and Mary Wells. A show not to be missed! www.RnBclassicslive.com

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Fri., Sep. 16 8:45pm  20 mins ALL FREE (See description on page 27)

Fri., Sep. 16 7:00pm  60 mins ALL FREE Experience taiko – Japanese performance drumming – with WADAIKO! Listen to the exciting beats, see the choreography, and have a chance to learn about the history and stories behind the songs.

Blackfriars Theatre

Tue., Sep. 20 9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm  60 mins 13+ $15 In her newest cabaret show, WHAT I KNOW, MaryJayne Waddell takes a humorous and thoughtful look at how growing up in Rochester taught her all she needed to know for a career both on and off stage. From early appearances on Channel 8’s SKIPPER SAM SHOW to performing on Broadway, she

Bernunzio Uptown Music

Fri., Sep. 23 7:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 7:30pm  120 mins 13+ $15 Hot on the heels of last year’s sold-out Fringe hit, DON’T GO DRINKIN’ ON AN EMPTY HEART, the folks behind If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song are back with a brand new show! Some of Rochester’s best songwriters put pen to paper to write a song with the same title: “You’ll Thank Me Later.” Expect laughs, improv, drinks, and – of course – outstanding local original music, performed live. Don’t miss this show – you’ll thank me later.

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SPOKEN WORD

The BRIGHTON BANSHEE and Other Tales from Celtic and Celtic/American Tradition Tue., Sep. 20 9:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 Classic Irish and Scottish storytelling features witches, ghosts, curses, and the inimitable Fairies. Like figures still turn up in living account – and not just in the old country. In fact, Celtic tradition has crossed the Atlantic and taken root in Canal country in Western New York. Mason Winfield’s riveting storytelling performance, THE BRIGHTON BANSHEE, mixes classic Celtic tales of love, enchantment, and destiny with remarkable contemporary accounts of ghosts, Little People, and curses, many from our own Genesee Valley. www.masonwinfield.com

RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Fri., Sep. 16 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm  30 mins ALL $10

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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Comedy Works Better Than Arguing (Sometimes)

classic against the rich midnight landscape of the historic Lyric Opera House. This immersive work will feature an allstar cast of professional actors from New York City, Syracuse, and Rochester that is not to be missed.

Heart and Soul: Medicine and Life Writers & Books

Sat., Sep. 17 6:00pm  60 mins 13+ $6 This production of medical clinicians reading their personal creative work returns to Writers & Books stage for its fourth Fringe. Led by Colleen Fogarty – a local family physician, published poet, and narrative writer – HEART AND SOUL: MEDICINE AND LIFE represents a variety of forms including narrative, poetry, and 55-word stories. These personal tales express the heart and soul of the work of healing in the 21st century.

Heirlooms Sponsored by SUNY Geneseo

Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 24 3:45pm  75 mins ALL FREE

In an age when we preach to choirs or talk to walls, and even Facebook blocks our attempts to communicate, laughter is our last effective weapon. Using several high-energy comedic poetry pieces as examples, Utica-area poet/comedian Mike Cecconi lays out theories on why comedy works and how to open minds that have been closed by social media bubbles. There will be some yelling and maybe props.

How do new generations move forward with what is left behind? Through stories and poems, SUNY Geneseo creative writers and prize-winning author Rachel Hall explore this and other questions ghosting in the theme of heirlooms.

Dracula

Heroes & Villains: An Interactive History of Medicine in America

WallByrd Theatre Company

MuCCC Lyric Theater: Main Stage

Wed., Sep. 21 10:30pm • Thurs., Sep. 22 10:45pm  2 hrs 13+ $12 WallByrd Theatre Company is proud to present a new theatrical reading of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, DRACULA. This reader’s-theatre production invites audiences to bear witness to one of the greatest horror stories ever told, as we bring to life this dark

Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm  45 mins 13+ FREE Riots, deception, legitimate and illegitimate science, aristocratic villains, and drug addicted heroes – who knew these were all part of the evolution of medicine as we know it? Storyteller Marilyn Rosen has transformed the book, SEEKING THE CURE: THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN AMERICA by Ira Rutkow, into a storytelling experience that

includes audience involvement. Participants need only bring their voices, their imaginations, and their enthusiasm!

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The Little: Café

Sat., Sep. 24 12:45pm  15 mins ALL FREE An intimate portrayal of life unseen and perhaps unheard.

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Roc Bottom Slam Team TheatreROCS Stage

Thu., Sep. 22 6:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 7:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 Formed in 2013 under the direction of Lu Highsmith, Rochester’s first adult slam poetry team is diverse group of nine dynamic poets from all walks of life, who deliver gut-wrenching, real-life messages, and impact their audiences with feelings of resilience, determination and hope. This year, Roc Bottom’s Fringe show aims to portray Rochester in a new and exhilarating light. For the first time, they’ll collaborate with Tru Art Dance to marry spoken word with the world of dance.

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The SPIRAL WIZARD of BOUGHTON HILL Writers & Books

Most Native Americans have a keen awareness of their ancestral traditions, especially in regards to the supernatural. THE SPIRAL WIZARD OF BOUGHTON HILL is a gripping, spoken-word performance that profiles ancient Six Nations’ supernatural/spiritual traditions, then turns to the tales of contemporary witnesses in which the traditions seem to live: witches, ghosts, shape-shifters, and those curious “Little People.” The woods, hills, and valleys of the Genesee could be more alive than we think!

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Wed., Sep. 21 7:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10

SPOKEN WORD

Spooky Stories in the Stacks Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Rochester Public Library

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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Central Library

Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 1:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 2:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm  45 mins 13+ $8 Ghost stories like you’ve never heard them before – in the secret stacks of the Rundel Memorial Building of Central Library! Get a private backstage tour on the site of reported paranormal activity and hear ghastly true tales of old Rochester, including the Murder at Falls Field, the Fox Sisters, and the unsolved death of Laura Young underneath what is now the downtown Central Library!

Spy in the House of Men

Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm  60 mins 13+ $12 In Ireland’s legendary tale, the warrior Cuchullain stands alone against the gathered armies of Ireland, defending the land of Ulster against the greatest cattle raid of all time. A story of heroes and gods, of single combat and sprawling battles, ancient curses and prophecies, and the nature of honor and glory through the ages. A sprawling epic, called the Iliad of Ireland, refined into a single cohesive story by Storyteller Alan Irvine. Storytelling World Award: Best Story for Adults. www.alanirvine.com

Twisted Tales

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Writers & Books

Sat., Sep. 17 4:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 9:00pm  50 mins 18+ $10

Sat., Sep. 17 12:00pm  45 mins ALL $10

Forgo the frill, abandon pretension, and dig in for 50 minutes of humble and humorous insight as Penny Sterling relates the very true story of her fictitious life as a man, and her true life as a transgender woman. Rochester comedienne, parent, TV producer/director, improv artist, storyteller, and now informant, Penny will report the findings from her 54 years as a SPY IN THE HOUSE OF MEN.

Tain bo Cuailnge (The Cattle Raid of Cooley)

Join Rochester author Elizabeth Osta as she shares tales with twists and turns, full of mystery and miracle. These stories are taken from two of her books: JEREMIAH’S HUNGER (Borealis, 2011), a 19th-century Irish historical novel set in County Cork, and her forthcoming SAVING FAITH: A CONVENT MEMOIR, set in the late 60s and early 70s in Rochester. A time to listen, laugh, and remember. Elizabeth and her husband, Dave Van Arsdale, live on the canal in Fairport. www.elizabethosta.com

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The 24-Hour Plays Writers & Books

Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm • Mon., Sep. 19 9:00pm  60 mins 13+ $18 When a group of actors, writers, directors, and producers has just 24 hours to create, rehearse, and “tech” six short original plays, amazing things happen. The experience is profoundly exhilarating, culminating in a thrilling performance with lights, sound, props, and costumes for a live theatre audience.

The A-is-for-Abortion Play TheatreROCS Stage

Sat., Sep. 17 5:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 12:30pm  65 mins 18+ $15

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Abortion: the word itself is enough to stop people in their tracks. Despite the fact that one in three American women have had or will have one, the stigma stops us from talking about it. THE A-IS-FOR-ABORTION PLAY weaves together personal narratives and surreal fantasies to give this complicated, politicized issue a personal voice. Originally debuting at NYC Fringe in 2013, this Rochester premiere will include new updates. The playwright, Cassandra Hume, will join in the talk-back following the September 24th performance.

The Making of AMBULANCE: THE MUSICAL John W. Borek Presents MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 17 9:00pm  45 mins 18+ FREE The team behind AMBULANCE: THE MUSICAL takes you on a breathtaking tour of the joys and travails of creating a musical in a post-HAMILTON world. Meet the producer, composer, librettist, author, singers and gurney-provider who have all committed to this folly. Then listen to their progress and participate in a discussion about their hopes and dreams.

BIG WIGS Featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune TheatreROCS Stage

Thu., Sep. 15 6:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 7:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 9:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 6:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 $15 10:00pm  60 mins 13+ BIG WIGS is a high-energy, Las Vegas-style show featuring Mrs. Kasha Davis from RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE and Rochester legend Aggy Dune. These two outrageous talents have been bringing their dead-on impressions to sold-out crowds all over the country, and this fast-paced show includes all your favorite divas: Cher, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, and many more. www.thebigwigsshow.com

A Blue Sky Like No Other RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Sun., Sep. 18 1:30pm • Mon., Sep. 19 6:30pm • Tue., Sep. 20 6:30pm $10  65 mins 13+ A BLUE SKY LIKE NO OTHER serves as a tribute to the 343 members of the New York City Fire Department who sacrificed their lives to save the lives of others on September 11, 2001. With slides, videos and original music, writer/performer Steven Fetter describes his life before 9/11, offers an eyewitness perspective of that day, and explains how those events led him to change his life by leaving Wall Street and heading West. TIME OUT NY Critics’ Pick.

Chair With Wheels The Strong National Museum of Play

Sat., Sep. 17 6:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $10 Spectrum Creative Arts is proud to present CHAIR WITH WHEELS, an original musical by composer, singer, and Spectrum student Kayla Hansen. The musical tells the story of a young girl with Cerebral Palsy and what it’s like to grow up living life in a motorized wheelchair. Both compelling and heartwarming, this show celebrates diversity and inclusion, perfect for theatergoers of all ages and abilities. www.spectrumcreativearts.org

Bad Idea Entertainment A look inside the world of magic and juggling with the PG filter removed; be it with a juggling knife, a deck of cards, or a whip.

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Confessions of a Prairie B;+@h

American History, including early work by Orson Welles, and John Houseman and the celebrated Living Newspaper series.

Spin Cycle RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Fri., Sep. 16 6:30pm • Fri., Sep. 16 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 7:30pm  75 mins 18+ $20 Alison Arngrim played acidtongued, pre-Midol meanie Nellie Oleson on TV’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. In her one-woman show, she presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multimedia about life as everyone’s favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. Quick to dish the dirt about TV, she unloads the secrets of LITTLE HOUSE and her Hollywood encounters with Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert, Liberace, Marie Osmond, Carol Channing, RuPaul, and more! LA TIMES says: “Wickedly funny.” www.spincyclenyc.com/index.php/theater/155-nellie2016

Dashboard Dramas III Spiegelgarden

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Don Quixote MuCCC

Dangerous Signs: Hands Full of Shakespeare NTID Performing Arts Program | Sponsored by RIT The Little: Theatre 1

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Sat., Sep. 24 1:00pm  50 mins ALL FREE

Masquers Drama Club presents HANDS FULL OF SHAKESPEARE: a wild mix of Shakespearean-inspired performance pieces, ranging from Broadway show tunes to modern takes on Shakespearean scenes, plus traditional pieces in American Sign Language, spoken word, dance, and song.

DANGEROUS THEATRE - HALLIE FLANAGAN MuCCC

Sun., Sep. 18 5:30pm  45 mins 18+ $10 DANGEROUS THEATRE is a gripping dramatization of Hallie Flanagan’s testimony in front of Martin Dies’ House Un-American Activities Committee in 1938. A target of anti-Roosevelt politicians with an axe to grind, The Federal Theatre Project under Flanagan’s directorship was responsible for some of the most fascinating and controversial theatre in

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Thu., Sep. 15 7:30pm  55 mins 13+ $12; Students $10; 65+ $10 A contemporary rendition of the classic 17th-century novel by Miguel de Cervantes, this puppet show for adults was written by Open Hand Theater founder Geoffrey Navias. In this clever and touching play-within-a-play, Russian Master Puppeteer Vladimire Vasyagin stars as both the fictional puppeteer and Don Quixote, while Artistic Coordinator Peter Fekete plays the young actor being mentored as well as Sancho Panza, Quixote’s faithful squire. Vasyagin and Fekete also co-direct the production. www.openhandtheater.org

Dotty Dot RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 10:30am • Sun., Sep. 18 10:30am  60 mins ALL $10; Kids $6 DOTTY DOT offers a glimpse into an afternoon in the life of one VERY bossy twelve-year-old and her gang of quirky friends as they set out on a brand new adventure: putting on a play! But when Dotty gets so power-mad that her mother forces her to come inside, will the neighborhood kids be able to pull together to save the show? DOTTY DOT is filled with memorable songs, colorful characters, and valuable lessons for kids of all ages!

RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Fri., Sep. 23 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 12:30pm  60 mins 13+ $10 Everyone has dreams, but not everyone remembers them. Be a “fly on the wall” while a collection of raw, revealing dreams are acted out, analyzed and otherwise brought to life. Conceptual artist and writer, Jan Feldman, has been jotting down her dreams every morning for 17 years. Part therapy, part meditation, this process has culminated in more than 180 journals with literally thousands of stories. It’s awesome…and she’s going to let you watch! www.facebook.com/janfeldmandreamlab

A Dream of Midsummer Brawling Bard Theatre

storytelling, IMPERMA is based on the audio-fiction production, THE WREESOME ISLAND SURVIVALS. www.wreesomeisland.com

Far Away Theater Apparatus MuCCC

Thu., Sep. 15 9:00pm • Fri., Sep. 16 8:30pm  55 mins 18+ $10

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Dream Lab: Naked Self Interests

A teenage girl comes to live with her aunt and uncle. Then, her world collapses and the parades begin. Is it paranoia, or is everyone and everything at war? A Caryl Churchill play directed by Jeremy Sarachan, FAR AWAY features Hannah Pisher, Joseph Barcia, Barbara Lobb, and all of your friends. A Theater Apparatus Production. www.facebook.com/theaterapparatus

RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 2:00pm  60 mins ALL $16 Brawling Bard Theater turns Shakespeare’s classic tale into a wild romp of high-energy comedy, audience participation, and probably a sword-fight as the players scramble to pull together a show beset with problems. Brawling Bard specializes in original plays based on Shakespeare’s works, mixing a tight ensemble with comedy, physicality, and stage combat. Best Ensemble – 2016 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. Previous shows have won Pittsburgh Fringe’s Spirit of the Fringe (2015) and Audience Choice (2014) awards. www.facebook.com/brawlingbard

The Mystery Company LLC RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 9:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 6:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 8:00pm $12  60 mins 13+ Bootlegging, scams, and skullduggery are just some of the rackets that Dick Tracey’s up against in this hilarious, interactive show. It’s 1920 and Chicago is a swinging place buzzing with jazz, speakeasies, and gangsters. You’re invited to a blowout at Mr. Lips’ club featuring his swell new singer, but so are his rival bosses. Tracey knows this could mean big trouble… even MURDER! You’ll help solve the crime and name the murderer. Don’t miss this funny and thrilling whodunit! www.mysterycompany.net

TheatreROCS Stage

Sat., Sep. 17 4:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 10:30pm  60 mins 18+ $10 Attention, Perma: Renowned archaeologist Dr. Lo Swell will be visiting select settlements this year and Rochester is on the itinerary! You’ve no doubt heard his voice at your local listening center, and now you can meet him in person. Experience a live presentation of three authentic survivals found during the excavation of the Wreesome Ruins on the island of Emptee Sla. Blending immersive theatre and

The Geriactors Present! Writers & Books

Tue., Sep. 20 7:00pm • Wed., Sep. 21 2:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 12:00pm  60 mins ALL $15 The Geriactors, under the direction of Jean Gordon Ryon, return with

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Flatfoots, Floozies & Murder!

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more new plays — funny, whimsical and serious — and old songs of Rochester. Featured playwrights this year are Ken Klamm and Mark Jabaut. The songs, as always, come from the 1910 Rochester Songbook. This show is suitable for all ages.

Girl Chat RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Sat., Sep. 17 1:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 4:30pm  60 mins ALL $15 Josie Waverly, NY State’s Queen of Country Music, presents GIRL CHAT. Accompanied by her band, she weaves favorite classic country hit songs throughout this original, scripted show. Watch as Josie unravels a night with her gal pals that she will never forget! Coffee, tears, tissues, laughter…let’s just say that “standing by your man becomes a bit easier after sitting with your friends!” A funny, serious, must-see show suitable for everyone! www.josiewaverly.com

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Fri., Sep. 16 7:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 8:00pm  75 mins 18+ $10 An editor is asked by a fire captain to help craft eulogies for his men who died during the World Trade Center attacks. Aspie Works, the company behind last year’s acclaimed run of Spalding Gray’s SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA, presents Anne Nelson’s stirring drama about 9/11 and the difficulty of navigating through grief and loss in the aftermath of a tragedy. Presented with permission of Dramatists Play Service. www.aspieworks.com

In the Elevator with Sartre Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sat., Sep. 17 2:00pm • Tue., Sep. 20 9:30pm  2940 mins ALL $10; Student w/ID $5 A woman is having a secret affair with her best friend’s son, and is faced with her own existential trappings – all in an elevator ride. This comedy magnifies the mundane musings of four individuals whose lives are suddenly rattled in a very operatic way.

Grimms’ Mad Tales Method Machine

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Gibbs Street

Fri., Sep. 23 6:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 6:00pm  40 mins ALL FREE

Janine Mercandetti: Out Of Costume

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Blackfriars Theatre

Tue., Sep. 20 7:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 5:00pm  60 mins 13+ $15

Grrrl Gang MuCCC

Thu., Sep. 22 7:00pm  40 mins 13+ $5 GRRRL GANG is a collection of monologues spoken by 12 different women. Each woman embodies an astrological sign to describe the positive and negative sides of the six types of love. The characters vary in age, have a wide variety of experiences, and are straight, gay, bisexual and transgender.

You know her from past Fringes as CITY Newspaper’s 2013 & 2014 Best of Fest Broadway Belter pick. This year, one of the area’s most versatile performers is getting “out of costume” for an hour of songs and stories that will rock your Fringe world. From classics to contemporary, and – of course – a showstopper or two from Broadway, unwind with this charming and captivating reflection on life’s quick changes and wardrobe malfunctions. Expect the unexpected with JANINE MERCANDETTI: OUT OF COSTUME! www.janinemercandetti.com

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School of the Arts Main Stage Theater Tickets: $25 • Doors Open at 6:30 • Show Time is 7pm Tic this will be the debut of this fabulous show

The music of Marvin Gaye Presented Live… A powerful musical performance

THE MUSIC OF STEVE WONDER WINNER OF 25 GRAMMYS & 100 MILLION RECORDS SOLD PRESENTED LIVE NOTE FOR NOTE WITH 5 SINGERS.

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The Kiss

the house. They speak about this openly, and neither of them seems to have any qualms with their state of “affairs.”

WallByrd Theatre Company RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre

Thu., Sep. 15 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 9:00pm  60 mins ALL $12 Two strangers become entangled in a mysterious encounter on a park bench, each attempting to place the other amid the fragmented memories of their pasts. Framed in a dreamscape, their surreal meeting is a testament to the significance of every human interaction. THE KISS explores how we shape and are shaped by those who touch us. Written by awardwinning Scottish playwright, Murray Watts, WallByrd is pleased to present the American premiere of this moving and thought-provoking modern classic. www.wallbyrd.com

Lions at the Coliseum RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

Wed., Sep. 21 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 3:00pm  60 mins 13+ $11

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Is what we hold onto different from what has a hold on us? Things get heated when longtime friends meet at Deluxe Donuts and learn that their favorite NFL player has head trauma. What will it mean for their friendship, fanhood, and coveted Bills tickets at midfield? LIONS AT THE COLISEUM looks at the NFL, loyalty, and responsibility amid a changing landscape. Written by Lawrence Jones and directed by Karen Dieruf.

The Lover

The Man With Bogart’s Face Screen Plays | Sponsored by A.W.A. Wireless Museum, USA Payroll, The Rochester Yacht Club, Elena Goldfeder RAPA @ SOTA: Allen Main Stage Theatre

Sun., Sep. 18 5:30pm • Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm  75 mins 13+ $17 Plastic surgery gave him the face. Next, he changed his name to Sam Marlow. Then he bought two guns and plenty of lead, rented an office, and hired a secretary – just in time to follow the trail of the legendary “Eyes of Alexander”… and murder. Inspired by America’s #1 screen legend, Humphrey Bogart, this 1940s-style, live radio play is a thrilling ride through the signature world of film noir, presented and performed by Screen Plays, with live sound effects and vintage equipment. Written by Andrew J. Fenady and directed by Karen Tuccio.

Marx in Soho MuCCC

Sun., Sep. 18 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 6:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 Back at Fringe by popular demand! In MARX IN SOHO, historian Howard Zinn creates a whimsical and timely one-man play in which Karl Marx returns from the beyond to clear his name. However, due to a bureaucratic mix up, Marx arrives – not in his old neighborhood in London, but in New York City’s SoHo district. Award winning actor Jack Simel brings the renowned and highly controversial philosopher to life.

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Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Monologues On Clarissa St. MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 24 6:15pm  60 mins ALL FREE THE LOVER explores the layered relations and expectations in a modern marriage. Richard and Sarah are a seemingly traditional couple living a cookie-cutter lifestyle. The two have a unique arrangement, however: when Richard is not at home, he pays daily visits to a prostitute, while Sarah engages in her sexual fantasies with her lover who drops by

Sat., Sep. 24 4:30pm  70 mins 13+ $10 Venture back to a time and place in Rochester, NY, where the days were long but the nights were longer, and where people were jazz and community was the tempo. MONOLOGUES ON CLARISSA STREET will reunite you with characters you remember and introduce you to oth-

The Pariah Monologues The In Your Face players | Sponsored by Impact Theatre

Murder Night: Don’t Fear the Re-Purge

RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Wed., Sep. 21 8:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 5:00pm  60 mins 13+ FREE

TheatreROCS Stage

Sat., Sep. 17 2:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 10:00pm  60 mins 18+ $10 A satirical, acoustic rock opera inspired by THE PURGE movie franchise. Follow the adventures of two suburban couples as they participate in the annual “Murder Night” holiday, during which all crime is legal, especially murder. What drives them to purge? Will they #survivethenight? And is indiscriminately murdering strangers really THAT much fun? MURDER NIGHT will answer these questions and more through songs such as “Bloodlust,” “Do It, You Won’t” and “Release the Beast.” Written and directed by Bryan Smith.

Impact Theatre is a local, non-profit theatre company that has been serving the Rochester area for 18 years with free, live, thought-provoking theatre. Season 18 opens with THE PARIAH MONOLOGUES, a heart-wrenching spiritual drama (with plenty of silly comedy) about an angelic visitor to Earth who finds faith, heartache and hope. Experience live theatre as never before as The In Your Face Players put YOU in the script (no worries – no pressure!)

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Next Fall TheatreROCS Stage

Thu., Sep. 15 7:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 12:00pm  2 hrs 13+ $15 Luke believes in God. Adam believes in everything else. This unlikely couple handles the ups and downs of their five-year relationship with sharp humor and unflinching honesty. When an accident changes everything, Adam must turn to Luke’s family and friends for support…and answers. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to believe and what it might cost us if we don’t.

Wed., Sep. 21 9:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 10:00pm  60 mins 13+ $18 PLANCHETTE, an interactive theatre production, is a collaboration between Rochester-born magician Brian M. Kehoe and Baltimore-based playwright Annelise Montone. First premiered in October of 2015, Kehoe plays the role of Maxwell Fink, noted parapsychologist and researcher of the Ouija® Talking Board, who leads guests through a truly thrilling evening of theater, magic, and mystery. Audiences will be among the very first to experience The Fink Method for Contacting the Dead™ and its three tenets: Trust, Cohesion, and Transmission. www.MaxwellFink.com/Planchette

Remote Rochester Spiegelgarden Lyric Theater: Prince Street Chamber

Sun., Sep. 18 6:30pm • Wed., Sep. 21 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $10; Student w/ID $8 Through the art of masque and physical storytelling, NO MORE WORDS brings the audience on an emotionally whimsical journey through the human experience.

Thu., Sep. 15 5:30pm • Fri., Sep. 16 12:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 9:40am • Sat., Sep. 17 1:40pm • Sun., Sep. 18 11:40am • Mon., Sep. 19 5:30pm • Tue., Sep. 20 5:30pm • Wed., Sep. 21 5:30pm • Thu., Sep. 22 12:30pm • Thu., Sep. 22 5:30pm • Fri., Sep. 23 12:30pm • Fri., Sep. 23 5:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 9:40am • Sat., Sep. 24 1:40pm • Sat., Sep. 24 5:40pm $28  2 hrs 13+ (See description on page 42)

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RIT Players Fringe Show

The Shadow of the Hummingbird

RIT Players | Sponsored by RIT

BART Productions

The Little: Theatre 1

Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm  30 mins ALL FREE Join us for a short play written and performed by RIT Players, a passionate group whose members are involved in all aspects of theatre. rit.edu/sg/players

Rumba y Mojito Picante RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Thu., Sep. 22 9:30pm • Fri., Sep. 23 9:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 10:30am $12;  60 mins 18+ Students $6

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

RUMBA Y MOJITO PICANTE, a new play by Candide Carrasco, is a spicy and hysterical theatrical cocktail against conservatism. Tonight is the wake of el Trino, the neighbor who finally succumbed to a long, fatal illness. Cecilia and Julian are in charge of providing refreshments, but things go very wrong when a new Mojito recipe made with salsa picante reveals many secrets. Featuring Elena Goldefeder, Ruben Gomez, Mary Rizzo, and Stephanie Paredes. Presented in English and Spanish. For mature audiences.

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Ruts! The Oregon Trail Experience The Strong National Museum of Play

Fri., Sep. 23 6:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 8:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 6:00pm $12  45 mins ALL This techno-midi mashup musical transports pioneers from the Oregon Trail of the 1840s inside the fantastical video game of the same name. Trapped inside the program, they are forced to continue westward against insurmountable odds or suffer and die on the trail. Will this pioneering family find prosperity in Oregon, or will they press the escape key to exit the game? RUTS! THE OREGON TRAIL EXPERIENCE is directed by Deborah DeGeorge Harbin, with sound and songs by Paul Obarowski. www.deborahdharbin.com

Wed., Sep. 21 7:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 7:00pm  65 mins ALL $10 In this short and sweet new play written by South African playwright Athol Fugard, 10-year-old Boba (as her grandfather calls her) has come to play hooky when she should be studying. The old man (Oupa) tries to awaken in his granddaughter (and in himself) an appreciation of the beauty and wonder in the world outside the windows of his study. Directed by Lindsay W. Baker and featuring Alden Duserick (Scout in Geva’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) and Donald B. Bartalo.

Short Straws and High Roads TheatreROCS Stage

Sun., Sep. 18 5:30pm • Sat., Sep. 24 2:30pm  60 mins 5+ $10 Everything is set for an evening of storytelling at the newly opened Risotto Patate Café. Suddenly, everyone cancels at the last minute, and Stefan is left to perform all by himself because, of course, “the show must go on.” A couple of Lego blocks left on the floor remind him of a childhood friend, and just like that, one story leads to another. When you’re constantly dealt the short straw in life, it’s best to take the high road!

Sneeze MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm • Tue., Sep. 20 7:30pm  70 mins 13+ $12 SNEEZE, an original comedy, is about a girl named Imogen, her pet goldfish, and her incredibly strange allergies to everything she loves: books, chicken nuggets, peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches... So when Imogen meets Patrick, a novelty tea infuser salesman, it’s love at first sneeze. Will they find a way to be together in spite of her sinuses? Fringe favorites Sammi Cohen and Kiefer Schenk star in this quirky love story, with Jeff Jones playing 13 different characters in a comic tour-de-force.

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Underground Episodes: Interactive Theater Experience

Dramatic Space RAPA @ SOTA: Ensemble Theatre

Thu., Sep. 15 6:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 4:30pm  60 mins ALL $10; Senior, Students, Kids $8 What dreams lurk beneath the surface of your waking thoughts? SOMNIUM knows. Restricted to a small platform, five “slumbernauts,” aided by abstract objects and an instrument from the Land of Nod, trek through the hilarious and dangerous badlands of their own nocturnal transmissions. Conceived and directed by Omen Sade of Dramatic Space, this production makes use of theatrical techniques developed by international theatre company Papa27, formed in Paris in 2014.

Spectrum Clearview Filmwerks RAPA @ SOTA: Black Box Theatre

Mon., Sep. 19 8:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 8:00pm  60 mins ALL $10

FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

This multi-media program, written by DC Taylor and directed by David Shakes, will include one-act plays (both projected and live) and short stories.

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Two Step MuCCC

Mon., Sep. 19 8:00pm  45 mins 18+ $13 Restless tomboy Joany and her scatterbrained sister, Hypie, enlist the help of a couple of arrogant brosephs to help steal their estranged father’s most prized possession and run away with the money. Things don’t go as planned, when their father’s secretary hatches a plan of his own. Failed seduction, poisoned succulents, and existential crises screw up the gang’s plan and create more chaos than any of them can deal with.

RunBoyRun TheatreROCS Stage

Sat., Sep. 17 1:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 7:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 4:00pm $15  60 mins 13+ From Philadelphia comes the winner of the 2016 Ithaca Fringe Festival Audience Pick Award. UNDERGROUND EPISODES is an interactive, spoken word/improv theater play that blends poetry, acting and music for a more diverse appeal. It explores the hustle and bustle of everyday people from all walks of life whose stories unfold in one central place: the subway. www.runboyrunprod.com

We Wrote One-Acts About the Internet ... And You Won’t Believe What Happened Next (Wow)! Writers & Books

Sat., Sep. 17 8:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 3:00pm  60 mins 18+ $10 An evening of one-acts about the power of the internet and the people who (mis)use it. In #MEPHISTOPHILIS, playwright Kevin Carr sets a Faustian character in a high-end Manhattan shoe store. Journalists Leah Stacy and Pete Wayner conducted dozens of interviews and recount the hilarious, harrowing true stories of online comment victims in ADD YOUR COMMENT BELOW.

We’re a Close Family MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 17 3:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  45 mins 18+ $10 This award-winning one-act play by Craig Thornton is the story of a startlingly dysfunctional family. Told in five scenes over eighteen years – not, however, in chronological order – WE’RE A CLOSE FAMILY explores themes of the lost father, familial and individual identity, and forgiveness and loss. A disturbing comedy that has momentum even when it’s going back in

Xeno 911 MuCCC

White MuCCC

Sat., Sep. 24 9:00pm  45 mins MA $5 In 1967, Rochester conceptual artist and performer John Borek was a freshman at Columbia. His roommate was an accomplished, thoughtful young intellectual who, 20 years later, became one of the most influential thinkers and writers of the modern white supremacist movement. WHITE is an exploration of how we change, what we fear, and whom we hate. www.theprofessorofrap.com

Wm. Shaksper’s Hamlet MuCCC

Mon., Sep. 19 7:00pm  50 mins ALL $5 Wm. Shaksper (well, that’s how he spells it) and his acting troupe take a break from endless pub crawls and avoiding arrest for vagrancy to present a full production (yes, every scene and speaking character) of the most famous play in the world, HAMLET. All in about an hour (and with a little help from the audience).

Wed., Sep. 21 8:30pm • Thu., Sep. 22 9:00pm  60 mins 13+ $10 In a world where demons, zombies, and beer pixies are as common as feral cats, it’s up to the Rochester branch of the Office of Extranormal Affairs to keep the streets safe…or at least relatively undamaged. But faced with budget cuts, NYS inspections, and out-of-control HR, our “heroes” have their work cut out for them as chaos is just around the corner in the Flower City. Again. Two actionpacked episodes in a radio show-style performance!

You Only Shoot the Ones You Love RAPA @ SOTA: The DS Comedy Club

Thu., Sep. 15 6:30pm • Sat., Sep. 17 6:30pm • Sun., Sep. 18 6:30pm $15  75 mins 13+ NY TIMES: “Entertaining, compelling.” A hit at the NYC Fringe, this epic connects the Cossacks’ attempt to kill Jeffrey Sweet’s grandmother to the explosion of American comedy generally and satire specifically. Stories of Nichols and May, Second City, Del Close, and several crazy Russians. BEST NEW YORK COMEDY BLOG: “A show not to be missed.” Sheldon Harnick (co-author, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF): “Fascinating and enjoyable.” www.facebook.com/You-Only-Shoot-the-Ones-YouLove-146676692019991/

Join Roche Rochester author Elizabeth Osta as she shares tales with twists and turns, full of mystery and miracle. These stories are taken from her book: JEREMIAH’S HUNGER (Borealis, 22011), a 19th-century Irish historical novel set Cork, and her forthcoming book: SAVING in County C FAITH: A CONVENT MEMOIR, set in the late 60s and early 70s in Rochester.

Listen, laugh and remember. ADMISSION IS $10 • LOCATION: Writers & Books TIME AND DATE: Saturday, September 17th at Noon.

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Twisted Tales

Friday September 16th 7:30pm Lyric Theater $12 All Ages Show Friday September 23rd 8:15pm Lyric Theater $12 All Ages Show

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time, it often poses the question: is it really better to have a family if it’s this family?

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VISUAL ART & FILM FIRST NIAGARA Rochester Fringe Festival

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2016 RIT Student Honors Show Sponsored by RIT

The Little: Theatre 1

Osher Lifelong Learning Art Display Sponsored by RIT

The Little: Little Theatre Café Lobby

Sat., Sep. 17 11:30am  4 hrs 30 mins 13+ FREE Students from RIT’s School of Film and Animation produce more than 300 films and animations each year. Although each project has its own merits, these works from last year were selected to represent outstanding undergraduate and graduate work. Many of the works in the Honors Show continue to garner multiple festival screenings and awards. cias.rit.edu/schools/film-animation

Denton Crawford: Savage Sanctuary

Every day of the Fringe (Thu., Sep. 15-Sat., Sep. 24) during café hours: opens at 5:00pm Mon.-Fri. and Sun., opens at 12:00pm Sat. ALL FREE The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT is an organization of active seniors who love to learn, teach, and share their interests and talents. This exhibit highlights some of the talented artists who are a part of that organization. www.rit.edu/osher

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Gallery r

Thu., Sep. 15 1:00-5:00pm • Fri., Sep. 16 1:00-5:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 1:00-5:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 1:00-5:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 1:00-5:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 1:005:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 1:00-5:00pm ALL FREE SAVAGE SANTUARY is Denton Crawford’s latest multimedia exhibition that critiques ancient and popular mythologies, remixing sacred with kitsch, and aiming toward a new definition of religious experience. Denton Crawford lives and works in Rochester, NY, where he teaches drawing and new media classes at Rochester Institute of Technology. Part of Gallery r’s Faculty in Focus series, the show runs September 2-25, 2016.

Spiegelgarden

Thu., Sep. 15 7:30pm (“Waiting for Guffman”) • Fri., Sep. 16 9:00pm (“Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity”) • Sat., Sep. 17 7:30pm (“E.T. The Extra Terrestrial”) • Sun., Sep. 18 7:30pm (“Children of a Lesser God”) • Mon., Sep. 19 7:30pm (“Two 4 One”) • Tues., Sep. 20 7:30pm (“St. John Fisher College 2016 Student Film Festival”) • Thu., Sep. 22 7:30pm (“Shaun of the Dead”) • Fri., Sep. 23 7:30pm (“Creed”) • Sat., Sep. 24 7:30pm (“SUNY Geneseo Film Shorts” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary”)  Various (roughly 90-130 mins) ALL / 13+ FREE (See description on page 44)

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RIT’s Photo House Display

Muddy Track

Sponsored by RIT

George Eastman Museum: Dryden Theatre

Sun., Sep. 18 2:00pm  71 mins 13+ $8; Museum Members $6; Students $4

The Little: Little Theatre Café Lobby

Every day of the Fringe (Thu., Sep. 15-Sat., Sep. 24) during café hours: opens at 5:00pm Mon.-Fri. and Sun., opens at 12:00pm Sat. ALL FREE

Bernard Shakey takes the viewer on a trip through the 1987 Neil Young and Crazy Horse European Tour, with much of the story captured by Neil Young’s hand-held camera, “Otto.” A soundtrack drenched in feedback and distortion punctuates a look into life on the road from the artist’s point of view.

Photo House is a special-interest housing community at the Rochester Institute of Technology. More than just a place to live, its inhabitants also work and play together. Photo House provides a creative and productive atmosphere for its members, and this display demonstrates its success.

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Sand Mandalas

Rochester Contemporary Art Center

TheatreROCS Stage: Lobby

Thu., Sep. 15 5:30-9:30pm • Fri., Sep. 16 5:30-10:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 12:30-11:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 11:30am-9:30pm • Thu., Sep. 22 5:30-10:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 5:30-10:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 12:00-5:30pm ALL FREE

Thu., Sep. 15 1:00-9:00pm • Fri., Sep. 16 1:00-9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 17 1:00-9:00pm • Sun., Sep. 18 1:00-5:00pm • Wed., Sep. 21 1:00-5:00pm • Thu., Sep. 22 1:00-9:00pm • Fri., Sep. 23 1:00-9:00pm • Sat., Sep. 24 1:00-9:00pm ALL FREE

Before and after each performance at TheaterROCS, stop by the lobby and take time to enjoy the creation of a sand mandala by Katie Jo Suddaby. You can see her daily progress at www. sandbykatiejo.com, but nothing is quite like seeing it live. The technique is ancient. The result is vivid. The art is temporary. That’s right, this year’s unique sand painting will be destroyed on the last day of Fringe. Come see it before it’s gone!

The first in a new series of collaborations between Rochester Contemporary Art Center and The Print Club of Rochester, this exhibition includes both national and regional artists. UNDER PRESSURE reflects the ongoing efforts of the Print Club of Rochester to recognize a paradigm shift in how prints are considered and the expansion of the definition of print media.

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St. John Fisher College 2016 Student Film Festival

What You Put In Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Every day of the Fringe (Thu., Sep. 15-Sat., Sep. 24) ALL FREE