Minnesota Fringe Festival

33 Dates

by Minnebarista

Ages 16+ Musical theater, Comedy

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

How many dates does it take to get to the center of the love lollipop? 33? Join Minnie and Max on a ridiculous, misguided quest for the statistically perfect match. True Twin Cities tales and original rock music!

Sun., Aug. 2 @ 1:00 p.m. Thu., Aug. 6 @ 5:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 4:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 5:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 2:30 p.m.

Warnings: Adult language

Buyer's Remorse

by Sarah Gioia and Steve Moulds

Ages 18+ Comedy

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

A clerical error brings two hitmen into Matt's life. Will he need to stoop to their level to force them back out? A dark comedy from the director of The Worst Show in the Fringe and the writer of Killer Smile.

Sat., Aug. 1 @ 8:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 4:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 4:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 8:30 p.m.

Warnings: Violence, Adult language, Loud noises/gunshots

The Curse of Yig

by Tim Uren

Ages 10+ Drama, Sci-fi/mystery

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

In 1889, Walker and Audrey came to Oklahoma seeking a new life. They found a horror unimaginable. Learn their fate. Discover a bizarre living victim of the Curse. Feel the terror that endures through the ages.

Fri., Jul. 31 @ 10:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 2:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 10:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

Warnings: Loud noises/gunshots

The Gayer Show

by The Adventures of Les Kurkendaal and Dan Bernitt

Ages 16+ Spoken word, Drama

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

Coming out is never easy. Come join Les and Dan in the journey that all gay men have to take: the path to acceptance of being gay. You will laugh, you will cry and, in the end, you will love this show.

Fri., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 1:00 p.m. Mon., Aug. 3 @ 8:30 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 8:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 7:00 p.m.

Warnings: Adult language

Goodnight, Andy!

by Hometown Theatre

Ages 6+ Musical theater, Puppetry

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

A fun-loving child is asked to put themselves to bed for the first time (as Mom has friends over). Staying up and playing games with the stuffed animals, we find out the child still just wants to be tucked in.

Sun., Aug. 2 @ 4:00 p.m. Mon., Aug. 3 @ 5:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 @ 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 6 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 1:00 p.m.

In Another's Size

by SteppingStone Theatre

Ages 6+ Comedy, Satire

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

At John Hughes High, an evil lunch lady battles geeks, cheerleaders, punks, jocks, drama club members and a militant vegetarian for control of their snarky teenage souls. A fractured high school fairy tale!

Thu., Jul. 30 @ 5:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 2:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 6 @ 8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 1:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 5:30 p.m.

An Intimate Evening With Fotis Part III

by Mike Fotis

Ages 9+ Spoken word, Comedy

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

In the third installment of this somewhat popular show, Mike sits in a chair and tells stories. At first crowds say, "He'll stand." By the end they're like, "Wow, he never stood up."

Thu., Jul. 30 @ 10:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 10:00 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 10:00 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 10:00 p.m.

Warnings: Adult language

Like a Virgin

by Jimmy Hogg

Ages 14+ Solo, Comedy

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

The cheeky Englishman returns with his comedy about the trials of youth, love and loss (of virginity). Physical, fast-paced, hilarious storytelling with at least one dance routine and tangents within tangents.

Sat., Aug. 1 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 10:00 p.m. Mon., Aug. 3 @ 7:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 @ 10:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 2:30 p.m.

Warnings: Adult language

Passage

by Back & to the Left Productions

Ages 6+ Dance, Improv

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

Using text, movement, improvisation and audience participation, the multi-faceted performing artists of pas.sage, bring you a collection of six different dances, each with its own essence and energy.

Thu., Jul. 30 @ 8:30 p.m. Fri., Jul. 31 @ 8:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Mon., Aug. 3 @ 10:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

Phi Alpha Gamma

by Dan Bernitt

Ages 16+ Solo, Drama

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

Two years after a gay-bashing scarred the fraternity's reputation, how will the group react when a brother comes out of the closet? Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award. A 2008 St. Paul Pioneer Press must-see.

Thu., Jul. 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 4:00 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 7:00 p.m. Thu., Aug. 6 @ 10:00 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 7:00 p.m.

Warnings: Adult language

The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood

by Upstage! Musical Theatre Workshop

Ages 2+ Musical theater, Comedy

Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

He's Big. He's Bad. Or is he...? In this hilarious musical within a play, our compassionate, maligned Wolf is rather upset! Determined to defend his reputation, he reveals Red for who she really is.

Fri., Jul. 31 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 8:30 p.m.