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ere you’ll find a list of all the Orlando Fringe shows happening online this week – for more information on artists and a complete list of shows, including those streaming continuously, visit thelawn.orlandofringe.org. All events will be found on the Orlando Fringe Facebook page (facebook.com/orlandofringefestival), unless they are Kids Fringe or Teen Fringe – those will be located on the Kids Fringe page (facebook.com/kidsfringeorlando). Please note: All schedules are subject to change. Check the rating for each event, as not all events will be appropriate for all ages. And please tip the performers online! WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 2 pm VarieTEASE Award-winning Fringe favorite VarieTEASE is back to show Orlando some love! (parental guidance suggested) 3 pm KIDS FRINGE! Parsnip the Cat: A Yoga Kids Yoga Adventure Have fun doing yoga with Parsnip the Cat! 4 pm TEEN FRINGE! Dance Break with Animal Prince Just watch and dance! Dance your heart out with Animal Prince!
his husband the Butcher is on trial. And whatever happened to this mysterious Candlestick Maker? A single puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx, transforms one puppet into the 12 members of the jury who must decide the Butcher’s fate in this courtroom drama/puppet show/mystery/comedy/ one-man show. (parental guidance suggested)
THURSDAY, MAY 14 3 pm Storytime with Brian! Fringe marketing guy and storyteller Brian Sikorski will captivate viewers with his reading of beloved children’s books. (all ages) 4 pm TEEN FRINGE! Mad Science Workshop
5 pm OUTDOOR STAGE! Cesar and David’s Jamboree Join David and Cesar as they sing their favorite show tunes and pop covers. (parental guidance suggested) 6 pm Dorky Dance Fitness by Sadye Osterloh Get ready to be laughing, crying (due to laughter) and sweating your pants off … while also getting a TOTAL BODY WORKOUT! Bring your dorky attire – sweatbands, leg warmers and wedgies highly encouraged (but not required)! (all ages) 7 pm“Brit Takes Broadway” Tortured undead souls have risen from beyond the grave, and these ghouls have a message they wish to share … using Britney Spears’ best hits to channel them. The perfect campy musical theater homage for those seeking a wickedly good time. (parental guidance suggested) 8 pm Seth and Matt Watch as theater producer Lindsay Taylor turns the tables and interviews two heartbeats of the Orlando Fringe, longtime show reviewers Seth Kubersky (Orlando Weekly) and Matt Palm (Orlando Sentinel). There will also be added surprises, so you don’t want to miss this! (parental guidance suggested) 9 pm Wellness Wednesday with Tempestt Associate producer Tempestt Halstead leads you through some stretches to get the blood flowing! No equipment required. (all ages) 10 pm“Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets” Rub-a-dub-dub, the Baker’s dead in the tub! Now 14
5 pm OUTDOOR STAGE “From Broadway to Shelter-in-Place” After his win for “Best Solo Show – Musical” at the 2016 Orlando Fringe Festival with his show “From Broadway to Obscurity,” Eric Gutman is back (virtually) to perform some of his favorite Broadway songs and other pop, rock and folk songs acoustically from his home in Michigan. (parental guidance suggested) 6 pm “Trombone Magic” Elias Faingersh (“A Solo From the Pit”) performs a funny, musical storytelling show by a virtuoso musician with improvisations on topics chosen by audience. (parental guidance suggested) 7 pm “La Triviata” Join Opera del Sol for an evening of opera trivia, Tito’s vodka and ’tinis, opera tunes and maybe even some tenors. Merry debauchery for opera lovers old and new. (parental guidance suggested)
They are also both experiencing their first year as producers by navigating a canceled live festival and exploring digital options. They will talk about their time with Fringe and answer your questions. (all ages)
trivia and hit songs from popular Broadway shows. It is the fourth installment to this legendary interactive show performed by the cult darling “Queen of Fringe” Madame PeeVira. (parental guidance suggested)
10 pm “Aspergers, a tale of a social misfit” Adam Schwartz is a highly sought after standup comedian on the autism spectrum. (parental guidance suggested)
11 pm “Lauren and Amanda Do It” Join Lauren, Amanda and musical accompanist Alli as they test out being cam girls in a latenight talk show about sex. Think The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, but with one hot lesbian as the Roots, and two rad babes as Jimmy. This multi-award winning show makes the uncomfortable comfortable. (18 and up)
FRIDAY, MAY 15 3 pm KIDS FRINGE! Music with Mar Hop online to come and play while learning! We will use music and movement to have a great time together in this interactive class. (all ages) 4 pm TEEN FRINGE! “Play-Along Distant Logical Operations for Continued Keenness (PADLOCK)” PADLOCK is the perfect opportunity for agents across the world to join in on the fun from the safety and comfort of their own homes! Presented as a livestream meeting, the audience will be able to participate in solving a unique new kind of mystery. Part ChooseYour-Own-Adventure, part Blue’s Clues, all fun, PADLOCK offers a new kind of interactive puzzle-solving entertainment. (Link: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83356043191?pwd =NWJjK29MbHZGeXY4STlsTkNCWFFKUT09 – password is: PADLOCK) (all ages) 5 pm OUTDOOR STAGE! Exclu the Only DJ set Catch DJ Exclu the Only providing feel-good tunes to keep you moving. (all ages) 6 pm TGIFringe Arts Industry Happy Hour We don’t get together as one big, happy arts and cultural family as often as we should. Join us for a virtual happy hour to catch up with your fellow arts administration colleagues. All Central Florida arts industry professionals are welcome. (all ages) 7 pm Creative Costuming Fringe shows are always on a tight budget. What items around the house would you be willing to sacrifice for art? (all ages) 8 pm “Advice with Doc Ella” Our technical director Amy’s daughter, Ella Hadley, will provide advice to patients at home. Got any questions about your future? What should you eat for dinner? There aren’t any questions Doc Ella can’t answer! (all ages)
12 am Tonight at Midnight with Rauce Padgett Rauce Padgett returns to host the late-night talk show. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen, but it’s going to be a party. (18 and up)
SATURDAY, MAY 16 2 pm VISUAL FRINGE Paint with Jackie Grab a beverage and some art supplies and Jackie will take you through a fun rainbow tree painting step-by-step. Supplies: An open mind; paper or canvas; white, black, red, yellow, blue acrylic paints, OR any art supplies (markers, crayons, pencils, Sharpies, your last shred of sanity). (all ages) 3 pm KIDS FRINGE! Mr. Richard: Live from His Backyard! Musical fun for dancing and singing. Be sure to have your shakers, harmonica and guitar handy! (all ages) 4 pm TEEN FRINGE! Belly Dance Basics for Everyone Learn basic belly dance movements you can use every day to stay active and be happy. This class is appropriate for anyone who wants to move and smile. You can dress up with hip scarves and bells to have a more theatrical experience or wear your pajamas and just soak it all in. Welcome! (all ages) 5 pm OUTDOOR STAGE Swamp Sistas La La: Hope from Home Swamp Sistas conduct a day-long streaming event from 11 am-7 pm live on facebook.com/ swampsistas and will jump into the Fringe Stream for a portion of the festivities. (all ages) 6 pm “Polly’s Follies” Polly Esther returns to Orlando (virtually) with storytelling from a side of her you’ve never seen! (parental guidance suggested)
8 pm Thirsty Thursdays with Jessica and Armando Fringe bar managers Jessica and Armando host a mixology class to teach you how to make some of their favorite drinks to enjoy on your own lawn! (21 and up)
9 pm “DK’s Improvised Puppet Adventure” Comedian DK Reinemer will create a hilarious world full of adventure and laughter based entirely on a suggestion from the viewers. (parental guidance suggested)
7 pm “Tit for Tat: A Q and A about T and A” Anything you’ve ever wanted to know about or ask a burly girl with Lady Jaimz! (parental guidance suggested)
9 pm Q&A With Lindsay and Mel Lindsay and Melanie have been in shows, produced shows, been associate producers on their respective teams, and now are the Theater and Visual Fringe producers of the festival.
10 pm “PeeVira’s SCAREavan SIngAlong: Musical M.D.” “PeeVira’s SCAREavan SingAlong” is a fun, absurd and sensational group karaoke show. It is steered by drag, skits, games, pop culture
8 pm “The Bikini Katie Variety Hour” You’ve seen it on the outdoor stage, now you can watch it from your living room! (Or any other room in your house, we won’t judge.) The Bikini Katie Variety Hour is part talk show,
ORLANDO WEEKLY ● MAY 13-19, 2020 ● orlandoweekly.com
