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GRACE MAIORANO/ South Philly Review
After a one-year hiatus, WaitStaff, a nearly 20-yearold sketch comedy troupe, is returning to the FringeArts Festival with ‘Sock It To Me!’ through Sept. 21 at L’Etage Cabaret, 624 S. 6th St. The performance features ‘The Real Housewives of South Philly,’ a recurring WaitStaff sketch.
WaitStaff Sketch Comedy returns to FringeArts The troupe of quipsters continues to poke fun at annual festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and South Philly By Grace Maiorano 6287+ 3+,//< 5(9,(:
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