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Kids' Fringe
Fringe has a wide variety of shows for kids, shows for teens and shows good for the whole family. Nine shows in the 2009 Fringe are specifically geared toward kids—that's a (cute little) fistful of art.
Most show descriptions have recommended minimum ages, provided by the artists. So even if a show isn't specifically on the kids' Fringe list, it might be the right show for the kid in your life.Kids' tickets
- Kids under 12 get tickets for just $5
- Admission buttons aren't required for the kids.
- Kids under five aren't admitted into shows that aren't specifically labeled "Kids' Fringe."
- Five- and ten-show punch cards may be used for kids' tickets, but kids' tickets count as one full ticket.
August 1: Fringe family ice cream social!
Let the little tykes get their groove on over sundaes at [Fringe Central]. Our second annual families' ice cream social takes place on Saturday, August 1 from noon to 3 p.m. It's the perfect chance to meet other Fringe families and compare notes on family-friendly shows. It's free, fun and frosty!p
Shows for kids
Anansi, Brer Rabbit and Other Wily Characters
by Black Storytellers Alliance
Ages 4+ Improv, Comedy
Venue: Playwrights' Center
Interactive Storytelling: folk tales, fairy tales and other stories of trickery and wit using well-loved animal characters primarily from the African and African American experience.
Thu., Jul. 30 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 2:30 p.m. Mon., Aug. 3 @ 8:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 4:00 p.m.
The Frog Prince: A Splashy New Musical!
by Top Hat Theatre
Ages 4+ Musical theater, Comedy
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Proscenium
Much to the dismay of bratty Princess Jewel, she finds herself wedged into a slimy situation of promised friendship with The Frog Prince. A court trial and bright dancing frogs all make going green a blast!
Fri., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 2:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 7:00 p.m.
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.
Keiko Kasza's A MOTHER for CHOCO (& other mother stories)
by Gustavus Adolphus College
Ages 2+ Puppetry, Comedy
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Xperimental
Kasza's tale of a little bird's search for a mother is beloved by families, especially in the adoption community. This adaptation uses puppetry, live action and personal stories to bring Choco's message to life
Sat., Aug. 1 @ 4:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 1:00 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 2:30 p.m.
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.
Seeing
by Janette Siirila
Ages 4+ Dance, Drama
Venue: Ritz Theater
Three lively dance works: Wide-eyed, earthy figures move at lightening speed. A soloist catches her breath and the air shatters. A little frog travels through larger than life encounters with terror and beauty.
Sat., Aug. 1 @ 2:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 2:30 p.m.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
by Four Humors Theater
Ages 2+ Comedy
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Thrust
Miss Zarves doesn'ÂÂt exist, dead rats impersonate kids, and Mrs. Gorf turns students into apples. The creators of "Mortem Capiendum" play in the sideways world of Louis SacharâÂÂs Wayside School novels.
Fri., Jul. 31 @ 10:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 10:00 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 8:30 p.m. Thu., Aug. 6 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 8:30 p.m.
The Sleuth Sisters
by Harmony Theatre Company and School
Ages 5+ Comedy, Sci-fi/mystery
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Thrust
The mayor's daughter has been kidnapped. The Sleuth Sisters, two brilliant girls from a children's detective agency, are called in to crack the case. A suspenseful, comic, psychological, whodunit radio drama.
Fri., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Tue., Aug. 4 @ 7:00 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 @ 5:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 2:30 p.m.
The Harty Boys in The Case of the Limping Platypus
by Joshua English Scrimshaw & Levi Weinhagen
Ages 4+ Comedy
Venue: U of M Rarig Center Thrust
The Twin Cities' very own sibling detectives tackle another thrilling mystery in this affectionate parody of children's adventure novels. Action for the kids, wit for the adults, comedy for everyone!
Fri., Jul. 31 @ 7:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1 @ 4:00 p.m. Wed., Aug. 5 @ 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 @ 2:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 @ 5:30 p.m.
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