You know, we thought the razor-toothed winged-pig graphic for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival looked like some apoca-beast straight outta the Book of Revelations.
This morning at 1:30 a.m., Fringe & Purge had a nice sweat going while standing perfectly still in the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent. Today, tomorrow and Sunday, the heat index shall not just [...]
Dearest Fringe people,
At this point, we’ve reviewed many dozens of shows, aired our somewhat-considered opinions about the craft of criticism, pondered the pitfalls of inebriated game-show participation, waxed semi-historical, and waded into a debate that has lots of people pissed off for different reasons. Success! And we still have one more weekend.
But what about your Fringe? [...]
When I arrived at the (air-conditioned!) basement of the Universalist National Memorial Church to see Evan Crump’s new one-giant-leap-for-mankind drama FLYBOY, I spotted a trim, sharp-featured man in a Navy uniform milling around. That guy looks like Kyle MacLachlan’s dad, I thought. Or maybe like Kyle MacLachlan. How old would he be [...]
Fort Fringe – The Shop, 607 New York Ave NW
Remaining Performances:
Wednesday, July 20, 10 p.m.
Friday, July 22, 11:59 p.m.
Running Time: 50 minutes
They say: “Embodying Poe personalizes Poe’s poetic persona in a Feast of Words, combining psycho-biographical narrative, music, and visuals, with seven of Poe’s explorations of Love, Death, Demons, and the Universe. Includes ‘The Raven’ [...]
There’s an invaluable, hotly pursued commodity at the Capital Fringe Festival this year, and it isn’t nudity, air conditioning, or a properly carbonated draft beer.
It’s the swing voters, you might say. Civilians. People who appreciate, but do not participate in the making of, theater. Normals.
Besides presenting unconventional or unfinished work that perhaps doesn’t lend itself to [...]
The Apothecary, 1013 7th Street NW
Remaining Performances:
Wednesday, July 20th, 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 21st, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd, 8:15 p.m.
They Say: “Witness as Kimleigh Smith transforms from a young cheerleader into a powerful, sexual woman who reclaims her sexuality and lives as a whole, healthy superwoman who cheers for life! A fearless adventure that will make [...]
Fort Fringe – The Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar, 607 New York Ave NW
Remaining Performances:
Wednesday, July 20th, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd, 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 24th, 4:30 p.m.
Running Time: 60 minutes
They say:"Prepare to have your face melted as Janey dumps her boyfriend and reflects on the wake of shattered-boy-carnage she's left behind as she tries to figure [...]
The Apothecary, 1013 7th St, NW
Remaining Performances:
Wednesday, July 20th at 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 16th at 11 p.m.
Sunday July 17th at 2 p.m.
Saturday July 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
They say: "OMG!… I see you have grown from the simple seed of thought, imagination and progression into the unbelievable cloud looming over us! Find me in [...]
Source – 1835 14th Street NW
Remaining Performances:
Thursday, July 21st at 8 pm
Friday, July 22nd 8 pm
Saturday, July 23rd at 2 pm
Sunday, July 23rd at 8 pm
They say: "All the magic of a big-studio animated movie musical, without the wicked product placements or 3-D induced headaches. Leave reality behind as the cast of iMusical [...]
Fort Fringe – Redrum, 607 New York Ave NW
Remaining Performances:
Wednesday, July 20, 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m.
Running Time: 75 minutes
They say: "Stories of abuse, in all of it's forms, told along side comedy, original music, musical performances and multimedia. We meet couples at Table 8 and follow them home to watch their lives unfold. You'll [...]
