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Keep checking back for updates as the LCT Fringe Reviewers make their way through all the amazing new works of Cincy Fringe 2024. Read the FRINGE OVERVIEW on “How to Fringe.”
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| 1-Man No-Show | ALAN | “A lot of the audience members found him to be hilarious” – Alan |
| A Migration of Crones |
this abstract and thoughtful show also gives us plenty of time to process the content with some comedic breaks too. – Christy “A Migration of Crones fills a desperate need within the Fringe to give representation to older women.” – Alan |
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| A Perfect Day Away | KAT | “a very cerebral, funny, and moving piece” – Kat |
| As if You Will Remember**** |
“I particularly love Hansel’s moving poetry about losing her mother to dementia” – Alan “…memorable…a touching piece” – Kat “it doesn’t focus on loss alone, as it poses questions about how we choose to truly live and love.” – Christy |
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| Bloody Mary **** |
“this show will have you laughing and cringing in all the best ways” – Kat “Combining impressive acting, a skillful script by Kelly Collette, and expert direction by AJ Baldwin and you get a frothy piece of Fringe fun.” – Alan “Great performance by Aiden Sims as Mary, who is able to create a character arc without words.” – Liz |
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| Bodies |
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“If you love emotionally moving shows that speak to the heart, consider seeing Bodies.” – Ariel “Emotional, raw and endearing.” – Liz “A seamless mix of visual art along with the art of wisdom through experience” – Kat “In the hurly burly of Fringe, it is delightful to have a low stress show that is relaxing and entertaining at the same time.” – Alan |
| Cancel this Musical**** |
“With biting truth and a whole lot of laughs, director Kristin McCarthy Parker guides a top-notch cast into our hearts with relative ease” – Kat “With a strong cast and an equally strong list of songs, this irreverent and no-holds-bar musical pokes fun at our desire to stand out and judge others” – Alan “If you love new original musicals then I would recommend Cancel This Musical.” – Ariel “This piece is a lot of fun, topical and relatable.” – Liz |
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| Castaways |
“this play showcases the talents of its actors and explores with humor and heart the topic of dementia” – Alan “very strong and appealing performances, well directed by Gina Kleesatel” – Liz |
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| Cyrano on the Moon | KAT | “Rife with incredible fight choreography, we are taken on a journey through what may – or may not – be Cyrano (de Bergerac)’s afterlife experience” – Kat |
| Eleanor’s Story **** |
“this is a production that will pull you in and never let you go until the final scene” – Alan “beautiful, thought-provoking, and unbelievably well told” – Kat “This piece is very well written, and may even bring some tears, yet is an important piece to experience.” – Liz “Garner employs unique characterization for each person to help tell the story, and even adjusts Eleanor’s physicality as she ages.” – Christy |
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| Esther Made Me Do It |
“you’ll be laughing all the way as Naomi fully commits herself in preparation for the most important audition of her life with the guidance of her best friend Ruth who is sure she understands the role better” – Christy “Great energy. SO FUNNY!” – Liz “If you grew up nerding out about all things theater, consider giving Esther Made Me Do It a watch. You won’t regret it.” – Ariel |
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| Gender F*CK |
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“I recommend Gender? F*CK for anyone wanting to see a comedic but deeply moving play about the power of self discovery and choosing to live for yourself instead of others.” – Ariel “Gender?F*ck! Is a show on an important topic that is educational and heartfelt.” – Alan |
| Knight Knight **** |
“Laugh Out Loud audience participation show. Recommended!” – Liz “the audience experiences an unconventional story of love, prophecy, and horses. A show with lots of laughs as well as sentiment” – Kat “Knight, Knight is a delightful show that plays with Arthurian legend in a fun and engaging way.” – Alan |
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| La Spectacle de Merde | CHRISTY | “This work isn’t literal, easy, or clear – much like life. But it is skillful, experimental, and purposeful as we work to understand each metaphor like Cate’s character struggles to know what to do with new challenges in grieving and growing.” – CHRISTY |
| Meet Me at the Bath Tub |
“this mixed-media show will keep you on the edge of your seat”- Kat “Lund is mesmerizing in her performance.” – Liz “Meet Me at the Bathtub is an engaging and fascinating life into Charlotte Corday well worth spending the time to see – Alan |
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| Mounting Washington |
“I recommend Mounting Washington for anyone looking for a “slice of life” comedic Fringe show.” – Ariel Mary Ann “Mounting Washington is a solo show that will lift you up and make you feel like great life changes are possible.” – Alan |
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| No F*cks Given, No Taken |
“I’m not exaggerating when I say that Paek will have you laughing to tears. She… used to be a former math teacher. It’s because of this, that she’s able to use math as a way to calculate when people are completely full of sh*t.” – Ariel “No f*cks given is a challenging show, expertly crafted and performed, which deals with confronting social niceties and crafting a life which hopefully levels up humanity.” – Alan |
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| No Passengers |
“superior dialogue along with solid acting performances”–Kat “a smart, funny, and heartfelt exploration of grief, revisiting lost love, and finding a way forward after that lost love passes” – ALAN |
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| Seaman |
“With many interactive elements, each show is sure to be a unique experience, but come ready to laugh and engage, and you’ll have a good time. And maybe work on your knot-tying skills – they could come in handy.” – Christy “Seaman is a silly show that aims to entertain through its wit and wonderfully inventive minds of Hunter and Costella. If you like off-the-wall shows, then this is the show for you.” – Alan |
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| Singing into the Dark**** |
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“…The show is also a meditation on those lost in conflict as well as a reflection by the emcee of a theatre troupe…” – Alan “Bremner Fletcher has a beautiful baritone with amazing range and warmth.” – Liz “Bremner … reminds us of the power of art and living truthfully as an act of defiance.” – Christy “a series of heart-breaking monologues and songs by an extremely capable vocalist” – Kat |
| Songs without Words **** |
“Songs without Words is a rich and beautiful tapestry of two composers’ lives that is well told and wonderfully acted” – Alan “This show is generating a lot of buzz for 3 reasons: 1) It is educational 2) it is superbly written 3) it is superbly performed.” – Liz “It’s no wonder this show won Critics Pick for an encore this year.” – Christy “Incredible writing, exciting direction, and what can only be described as a flawless performance of two very different characters who share the same soul.” – Kat |
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| Strong Bear |
“a moving homage not only to Palestinian culture, but to those who have experienced grief” – Kat “This has a lot of merit, and many strong scenes.” – Liz |
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| The F-Files |
“this is a show that is why we attend Fringe: seeing shows that are off-the-wall and out of the ordinary” – Alan “A hypnotic and enthusiastic tale of the complicated species known as humans.” – Kat “This is a very Fringe-y show, which is good for all ages.” – Liz |
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| The Last Witch in Ireland**** |
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“I would recommend this show for anyone who has an interest in shows that showcase badass women in history.” – Ariel “The Last Witch in Ireland is a show that embodies the spirit of Fringe–experimental and heart-felt” – Alan “The Last Witch in Ireland is one of my favorite Fringe pieces this year, and so rightly deserves the Encore, Saturday at 6:30 pm.” – Liz |
| Waiting for Laura**** |
“So funny! Inspired by Waiting for Godot, expressing all the anxiety” – Liz “Waiting for Laura is a smart and slapstick look at the Hollywood entertainment industry, filled with plenty of role-playing and lots of laughs.” – Alan |
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| KID’S FRINGE: The Emu that Ate Cincinnati | ALAN | “The Emu That Ate Cincinnati is a charming show that showcases Mette’s puppetry skills and storytelling abilities.” – Alan |
| SPECIAL EVENT: Absurd it Through the Grapevine |
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“Not only is the sound of his melodious voice alone worth the price of admission, but the wisdom he shares is so obviously in the interest of the betterment of us all.” – Kat |
| SPECIAL EVENT: Alpha’s Origin Story | ALAN | “This show is funny and worthwhile seeing. They have only one more show June 9 @8:30 pm.” – Alan |
| SPECIAL EVENT: I’m Finally Going to Ask… Elizabeth Hopkins… |
“A nostalgic and heart-warming trip which will take you back and make you laugh – a LOT.” – Kat “I’m Finally Going to Ask is a thoughtful play about second chances and the desire to correct past mistakes. There is nothing quite like it in the Cincy Fringe.” – Alan |
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| SPECIAL EVENT: Methtacular! |
“Mr. Strafford is a master raconteur and I was hooked on every word” – Kat “Strafford’s original songs, strong vocals, and honesty in telling his tale make this a play you will not soon forget.” – Alan |
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| SPECIAL EVENT: The Stork Files | KAT | “Creator Julie Coppens has been actively been developing her script further and this 2.0 version is still “in gestation” as she so lovingly puts it.” – Kat |
| SPECIAL EVENT: TrueFringe 2024 | ||
| FRINGE DEVELOPMENT: A Ford’s Escape | ALAN | |
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FRINGE DEVELOPMENT: Cracks |
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FRINGE DEVELOPMENT: Tea Sips & Tell FRINGE DEVELOPMENT:Webcam |
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