Keep checking back for updates as the LCT Fringe Reviewers make their way through all the amazing new works of Cincy Fringe 2025
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BRIEF COMMENT |
1 Gay Wedding and Absolutely No Funerals |
“feels like the theatrical sister of Will & Grace complete with fuzzy décor and endearing, but awful people making questionable choices to uproarious effect” – Aiden “this piece is a beautiful comedic character study of how love is put to the test” – Alan “This wedding is dead serious about delivering laughs” – Shawn
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A Cabaret of Legends |
“A musical showcase of black resilience” – Aiden “It combines beautiful costuming, engaging slide projections, expert singing, and engaging material. What is there not to love?” – Alan “It’s classic Vegas mixed with modern advances in a really creative way” – Kat |
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American’t |
“He is a master storyteller who can spin his own embarrassing and uncomfortable experiences into Fringe gold” – Alan “This is roll-in-the-pews funny…a must see.” – Liz |
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Arsenic and Old Spice |
“a wonderfully fun piece of theatre” – Alan “an excellent show: heartfelt, harrowing, and hilarious” – Kat “this is a cute play, with a clever premise, and it plays well on the Gabriel’s Corner stage” – Liz |
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Bubblegum |
“Daniela Nenova of Solasta Theatre brings her exemplary energy and skill in movement and puppetry to this story” – Liz “A funny and thought-provoking tale which reveals it’s true intention at the perfect pace” – Kat “for anyone who loves their theater messy, mischievous, and meaningfully mad” – Shawn |
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Camp Loretto |
“You’ll want a seat around this campfire, but you might take your exit pursued by a bear!” – Aiden “this show will find favor with the inner nine-year old camper in each and every one of us” – Alan “I, and the rest of the audience, really enjoyed our time at Camp Loretto” – Ella “a winning show, both for the deadpan and earnest delivery and to be part of the really enthusiastic crowd” – Liz “Camp Loretto is hilarious and wildly creative. Whether you’re six or sixty, this show taps into something universal: the magic of make-believe and the joy of storytelling done right.” – Shawn |
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Date Me |
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” ‘It’s a rom-com!’ she said–and then it was clear that it isn’t a fringe-y plea for someone looking for a date, it is a play! Sweet and fun at that” – Liz “Date Me is the DIY rom-com for the TikTok generation—awkward, honest, and totally worth swiping right on” – Shawn |
Eleanor’s Story: After the War |
“A well-told, relevant war-story” – Aiden “Garner paints an unforgettable picture of her grandmother that is compelling and timely” – Alan “Ms. Garner’s character work is impressive and her storytelling is thoughtful” – Kat “This show made me laugh and feel deeply, but along with the tears, come strength and joy” – Liz |
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Every Good Story Ends with One |
“a gift for creating pictures with words and gestures that perfectly punctuate” – Aiden “Mr. Dockery’s story-telling style is engaging and unconventional, but it’s a whole hell of a lot of fun” – Kat “FULL of laughs! 100% see this show” – Liz |
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History Hates Lovers |
” It is a cute, classic, queer love story and quite an enjoyable watch” – Ella “a time-traveling love story that gracefully flips between past and present, drawing poignant parallels without ever feeling preachy” – Shawn |
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Like Moths to a Flame |
“These dances are engaging and keep my interest” – Alan “It’s refreshing to see a truly contemporary, interpretive piece. Watching felt like a breath of fresh air” – Ella |
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Me Myself and Other |
“F*ck embarrassment. F*ck the shame. I choose life”- Diana Romero “Diana not only shares a story of loss and regaining control, she weaves in her mother’s fierce love and companionship along the way. ” – Liz “Diana Romero doesn’t just tell a story—she welcomes you into it, makes space for your own, and dares you to see the world through a wider lens. Don’t miss this one” – Shawn |
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Muttnick |
“I was surprised how much I cared about Laika and his experiences” – Alan “While the show began feeling very unserious, by the end, you can feel the intensity rising in the room. It is truly moving” – Ella “One of my top 5 shows this Fringe” – Liz “This show is a love letter to loyalty, exploration, and those unsung heroes who barked at the moon before we ever walked on it” – Shawn |
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Somewhere Over the Holler |
“A hoedown celebrating queer authenticity” – Aiden “Pones has truly created a masterful production that is incredibly well crafted and performed with so much passion and feeling. You can feel the love and care they put into each piece.” – Ella “I enjoy seeing Pones focus on an area of the region that normally is forgotten” – Alan |
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Stuck |
“the humanity and the strong acting makes Stuck a must-see play for any Fringe audiences” – Alan “Stuck undresses the need for, and complications of, intimacy” – Aiden “a beautiful study in acknowledging the demons foisted upon those who are different by others as well as the demons they inflict on themselves” – Kat |
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Tea Time |
“a tea party for your soul” – Aiden “an Erika story is never only about what you think it’s about: it’s always about so much more” – Kat “this show is ideal for everyone taking time to steep, to brew, to become” – Liz |
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The Campfireball |
“There are some fun and interesting sections where I was engaged” – Alan “Cory is able to operate in the present–to build and react, as he crafts and molds the experience” – Liz |
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The Family Crow |
“Proulx moves his story along at a good pace and he has an expert way of interacting with the audience” – Alan “Outside of his outstanding performance, the lighting is easily one of my favorite parts” – Ella “This show is polished and professional in so many ways!” – Liz |
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The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen |
“this is a highly educational, informative, and very funny show” – Alan “this is a raw and unflinching peek into one of the paths those who wish to be their true selves must take.” – Kat |
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The Squid and Octopus |
“both children and adults can partake in the wonder that Julien is able to convey through his gentle storytelling” – Alan “his puppets! My oh, my are they beautiful” – Ella “He humanizes these cephalopods, and makes his audience really care about them” – Liz “There’s multimedia, clever humor and a gentle tide of emotion that sneaks up on you. It’s science-y without being stuffy, and fun without losing depth.” – Shawn |
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Traitors |
“With one of the scariest characters to ever be presented…this is a memorable, important reminder that we cannot be complacent” – Liz “See this show. You’ll leave changed.” – Shawn |
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Trumpets |
“for millennials who grew up with Pokemon and can appreciate the subtle nuances of the fan fiction” – Alan “action-packed, funny, and touching” – Kat |
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Velma and Clarice |
“a silly wonderful fantasy about how two women take charge of their lives, live out their dreams, and live happily ever after” – Alan “A riotous road trip with heart—Velma & Clarice is the laugh-out-loud farce Fringe was made |
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Whispers from the Deep |
“a very well put together, overall entertaining show” – Ella “spooky, silly, and downright sassy” – Kat “Check it out! Three compelling stories with music and clever puppetry” – Liz |
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Winning:WINNING |
“All the world loves a clown…” except Tony Robbins! – Aiden “an amazing show with heart and humor” – Alan “a fun and solid piece of art with a beautiful message” – Kat |
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Yoga for Falling Apart |
“Kerstin is relatably adorkable as she shifts from poses and anecdotes”- Aiden “I’d love to go to a class taught by you!” – Ella |
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Limited Run: [Title of Memoir] |
ELLA | “I can say with full confidence that [Title of Memoir] is one of the best productions I’ve seen. Not just at Fringe, but in my lifetime.” – Ella |
Limited Run: A Clockwork Fringe |
ALAN | “Funny, smart, and poignant, A Clockwork O’Fringe is a show that satisfies” – Alan |
Limited Run: Alphas on Fire |
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Limited Run: Plan V |
“Plan V is an eye-opener of a play in which I both learned and laughed” – Alan “Plan V is loud, proud, and makes no apologies” – Kat “It’s theatrical, wacky, and oddly reverent. And it’s way more insightful, hilarious, and layered than The Vagina Monologues. That’s not shade—that’s evolution.” – Shawn |
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Limited Run: TrueFringe |
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Limited Run: Yes anD&D |
ALAN | “This show will appeal to one’s inner nerd, as well as those who love improv or like to laugh riotously” – Alan |
KIDS FRINGE:Forging LegendsLa Luna Verde/The Green Moon |
“a wonderful blend of universal relatability while empowering Black voices, Forging Legends will be enjoyed by both the young and young at heart.” – Kat “(Forging Legends) it’s smart, inclusive, and rooted in culture and creativity” – Shawn “The dancing in La Luna Verde/The Green Moon is quite good” – Alan |
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FRINGE DEVELOPMENT:In the Presence ofThe MotherZ is for Zebra |
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“In The Presence Of is a presentation of true puppet mastery…I recommend it now, I recommend it in the future. This piece truly enamored me.” – Ella “It (THE MOTHER) felt exactly how Pompeya described it as–a fever dream, but a really funny one” – Ella “As I said to the artist herself: the development phase is over and she now has herself a SHOW (Z is for Zebra).” – Kat |
CONCEPTUAL FRINGE:Dance Sing SitInvisible WomenPerspectivationThink Tank |
Invisible Women: “It’s hands-on, personal, and eye-opening” – Shawn “It feels like they created a whole new community in that room for that one hour: it is peaceful, it is fun, it is a wonderful change of pace” – Ella on Invisible Women “the experience of the VR made Perspectivation an unforgettable experience” – Alan “Perspectivation: This is a show I would love to have the opportunity to see again, to try and catch something I missed the first time. It is truly unlike anything I’ve seen before” – Ella |
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