By LAURA CATON A friend of mine likes to say his favorite comedies are the ones that are hilariously funny right up to the moment they aren’t—a moment when the truth of the humor tips into just plain truth, and… Read More ›
Fringe
Fringe Day 3 Pt. 2: Megan and the Mind Reader
When I show up to a performance and find out it involves audience participation, I cringe. I don’t want to be a part of anyone show. I am a little self conscious and prefer to blend in with the crowd,… Read More ›
Fringe Day 3: Megan and the Bard Brawl it Out in “Shakespeare’s King John: Abridged”
The Fringe volunteer I spoke to wasn’t kidding when she said Shakespeare’s King John: Abridged would be a full house. The performance began at 5:30 but anyone arriving to Bantha Tea Bar after 5:15 struggled to find a seat. It’s… Read More ›
Fringe Day 1 and 2: Alex Survives HR, Triathlon Training, and Much More
By Alex Walsh It’s that time of year again – Fringe Festival is back! The annual smorgasbord of independent theater and art always exposes me to a lot of new things, and this year that’s even more true. The Festival… Read More ›
First Time Fringer Friday
This is the first Fringe Festival that I ever attended so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. With today’s four plays, I got a little bit of everything including drama, comedy, cross-dressing, a little science fiction, and even bingo…. Read More ›
Friday Fringe Binge: Day 1 of the Festival
It was 90 degrees, I had a backpack full of snacks and water bottles and I was hiking from one end of the North Side to the other to catch an outdoor performance; Pittsburgh Fringe was in full swing. That… Read More ›
Local Theatre Group to Represent Pittsburgh in Edinburgh Fringe Festival
After being rejected from the Edinburgh International Festival in 1947, eight theatre companies decided to create their own edgy opportunity by conceiving the Fringe Festival. Fast forward 69 years and you’ll find thousands of acts flocking to Scotland for the… Read More ›