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General Audience (All Ages)

Strange and hilarious things are happening on this summer’s road trip, but isn’t that always how it is when traveling with family and friends?

Written by kids for families in co-operation with the Alexandra Writers’ Centre and the Calgary Fringe. Only a twoonie at the door.

A co-operative project by the Alexandra Writers Centre and the Calgary Fringe.

Sat Aug 2 @ 1:00 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

What were the women of the Hebrew Bible doing while King David was shaking his junk for God? Singing Chappell Roan and questioning their very existence, probably. "100 Foreskins" is a bold retelling of everyone's favorite King from the perspective of his conquests--er, wives. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Rainier Pearl-Styles blends physical comedy, ancient texts, and charming anecdotes to dissect society's hangups about women, religion, and relationships.

Playwright/Cast: Rainier Pearl-Styles
Director: Sarah Emslie

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Fri Aug 1 @ 8:45 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 5:15 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 7:00 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 8:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Tues Aug 5 @ 8:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Fri Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

What were the women of the Hebrew Bible doing while King David was shaking his junk for God? Singing Chappell Roan and questioning their very existence, probably. "100 Foreskins" is a bold retelling of everyone's favorite King from the perspective of his conquests--er, wives. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, Rainier Pearl-Styles blends physical comedy, ancient texts, and charming anecdotes to dissect society's hangups about women, religion, and relationships.

Playwright/Cast: Rainier Pearl-Styles
Director: Sarah Emslie

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

WE’RE BACK!!! Come check out this year’s offering from Alberta Playwrights’ Network. You’ll get FIVE plays (10 minutes each) for the price of ONE! This is a staged reading of 10 minute plays from some of Calgary’s best playwrights! It’s a flight of 5 micro plays…it’s an appetizer platter for your brain…it’s a soupçon of short scenes!! Come indulge your theatrical palate and feed your soul! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, it’ll become a part of you!

(The plays are selected from Calgary writers who submitted scripts for the competition. An expert jury selected what you will see on the evening.)

Mon Aug 4 @ 1 pm to 2:30 pm

SPECIAL PLAYREADING EVENT

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

WE’RE BACK!!! Come check out this year’s offering from Alberta Playwrights’ Network. You’ll get FIVE plays (10 minutes each) for the price of ONE! This is a staged reading of 10 minute plays from some of Calgary’s best playwrights! It’s a flight of 5 micro plays…it’s an appetizer platter for your brain…it’s a soupçon of short scenes!! Come indulge your theatrical palate and feed your soul! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, it’ll become a part of you!

(The plays are selected from Calgary writers who submitted scripts for the competition. An expert jury selected what you will see on the evening.)

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General Audience (PG)

52 Stories is a storytelling show that takes place inside the memory palace of Pick-of-the-Fringe award winning improviser Dave Morris. One part memorization trick, one part storytelling show. Come and enjoy some heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of family, friends, love, loss, and of course, memory.

What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget?

“Dave Morris is a master of his art.” – TIMES COLONIST ★★★★

Director/Playwright/Cast: Dave Morris

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performance, Themes of Death & Dying

Fri Aug 1 @ 5:00 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 6:45 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 8:30 pm 
Tues Aug 5 @ 5:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Wed Aug 6 @ 8:30 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 6:45 pm

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General Audience

52 Stories is a storytelling show that takes place inside the memory palace of Pick-of-the-Fringe award winning improviser Dave Morris. One part memorization trick, one part storytelling show. Come and enjoy some heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of family, friends, love, loss, and of course, memory.

What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget?

“Dave Morris is a master of his art.” – TIMES COLONIST ★★★★

Director/Playwright/Cast: Dave Morris

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performance, Themes of Death & Dying

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General Audience: Age 13+

Legendary songs from the collections of Legendary Artists, and the stories behind them. Starring International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (12X winner "Best of Fest" for Josephine). Tymisha sings through the generations of some of the most iconic performers of the last hundred years, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these Legends and their impact on her journey. Featuring songs from legends like Ella, Billie, Nina, Tina, Whitney and Beyonce.

"As a standard bearer for almost an entire century of music, you really couldn’t do better than badass burlesque diva Tymisha Harris." - ★★★★★ Edmonton Journal

Playwrights: Michael Marinaccio, Tymisha Harris
Director: Michael Marinaccio
Cast: Tymisha Harris

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Educational Topics, Solo Performance

Fri Aug 1 @ 6:45 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 8:30 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm
Tues Aug 5 @ 6:45 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 8:30 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 6:45 pm

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General Audience: Age 13+

Legendary songs from the collections of Legendary Artists, and the stories behind them. Starring International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (12X winner "Best of Fest" for Josephine). Tymisha sings through the generations of some of the most iconic performers of the last hundred years, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these Legends and their impact on her journey. Featuring songs from legends like Ella, Billie, Nina, Tina, Whitney and Beyonce.

"As a standard bearer for almost an entire century of music, you really couldn’t do better than badass burlesque diva Tymisha Harris." - ★★★★★ Edmonton Journal

Playwrights: Michael Marinaccio, Tymisha Harris
Director: Michael Marinaccio
Cast: Tymisha Harris

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Educational Topics, Solo Performance

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Mature Content (Ages 16+)

From the team that brought you “Game Show 33”, and “Challenging Destiny: An Erotic Thriller” comes APT 33, a high energy late-night kids show for adults.

APT 33 explores what happens when real life couple, James and Bonnie, attempt to host a sugar-high talk show. Together with their singing Fish, they navigate a world where Pee-Wee’s Playhouse meets Sartre’s No Exit, and Landlords demand the rent in the rarest commodity: Knowledge.

There will be top-notch Guests, Songs, Existential Quandaries, Adulting, TV/VCR Repair, Magic, Games, Satchels, and other Duties as Required. The Apartment is Fake, but the Relationship is Real.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation

Sat Aug 2 @ 10:30 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 10:30 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 10:00 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

Award winning body painter Matti McLean tackles body image in this vulnerable and comedic show about the bodies we all live in and how we seek to support each other in times of stress. Featuring a live body painting, Matti presents a lighthearted approach that showcases how to appreciate the BODIES we're born into.

Director/Playwright/Cast: Matti McLean

CONTENT ADVISORY
Nudity, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Fri Aug 1 @ 5:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Sat Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Mon Aug 4 @ 3:30 pm
Tues Aug 5 @ 7:00 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 5:15 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 8:45 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

Award winning body painter Matti McLean tackles body image in this vulnerable and comedic show about the bodies we all live in and how we seek to support each other in times of stress. Featuring a live body painting, Matti presents a lighthearted approach that showcases how to appreciate the BODIES we're born into.

Director/Playwright/Cast: Matti McLean

CONTENT ADVISORY
Nudity, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

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Restricted - Minors Not Allowed (Some Age 16+ if Parents are Cool)

CANADA PREMIERE!

"Colorado's Most F*cked Up Storytelling Group"

Raw & Real Autobiographical Stories.

Join us. Together, we’ll create a space where the unspeakable is shared and the power of human connection is celebrated. Hosted by JUICE The Trauma Clown. Featuring guest story tellers & YOU the audience have the opportunity to share your deepest secrets and get EXPOSED!

Headlined by 30x Award Winning Fringe Artist & Former Orlando Fringe Producing Artistic Director Beth Marshall sharing her true tale... Paducah Cheerleader.

"Marshall can spin a yarn and land a laugh, both qualities on full display."- Orlando Sentinel

Featuring Josie Nixon making her Canada Debut with her story To Catch My Breath and Special Guest Storyteller Michael Marinaccio.

Director/Playwright: Beth Marshall & Josie Nixon
Cast:  Josie Nixon- JUICE Host/MC/Storyteller, Beth Marshall- Storyteller, Surprise Guest Storyteller & YOU-The Audience

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Raw & Real Stories

ASL interpretation available for specific performances upon request. Please email boxoffice@calgaryfringe.ca to arrange by no later than Wed July 30.

Advanced copy of the script, lower lights, and fidget toys also provided upon request.

Fri Aug 1 @ 8:30 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 3:15 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 6:45 pm 
Tues Aug 5 @ 8:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Thurs Aug 7 @ 6:45 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 8:30 pm

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Restricted - Minors Not Allowed (Some Age 16+ if Parents are Cool)

CANADA PREMIERE!

"Colorado's Most F*cked Up Storytelling Group"

Raw & Real Autobiographical Stories.

Join us. Together, we’ll create a space where the unspeakable is shared and the power of human connection is celebrated. Hosted by JUICE The Trauma Clown. Featuring guest story tellers & YOU the audience have the opportunity to share your deepest secrets and get EXPOSED!

Headlined by 30x Award Winning Fringe Artist & Former Orlando Fringe Producing Artistic Director Beth Marshall sharing her true tale... Paducah Cheerleader.

"Marshall can spin a yarn and land a laugh, both qualities on full display."- Orlando Sentinel

Featuring Josie Nixon making her Canada Debut with her story To Catch My Breath and Special Guest Storyteller Michael Marinaccio.

Director/Playwright: Beth Marshall & Josie Nixon

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics, Raw & Real Stories

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General Audience: All Ages

Boys’ Club Live is a vibrant celebration of tap dance and live jazz! Introducing the “Boys”: Laura Donaldson (Calgary), Elise McGrenera (Toronto) and Veronica Simpson (NYC) - this dynamic trio brings an infectious energy and love for dance and live jazz to the forefront. Featuring a jazz trio and special guest artists, Boys’ Club Live blends improvisation and repertoire to create an experience you won’t forget.

Cast: Laura Donaldson, Veronica Simpson, Elise McGrenera

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performances

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General Audience: All Ages

Boys’ Club Live is a vibrant celebration of tap dance and live jazz! Introducing the “Boys”: Laura Donaldson (Calgary), Elise McGrenera (Toronto) and Veronica Simpson (NYC) - this dynamic trio brings an infectious energy and love for dance and live jazz to the forefront. Featuring a jazz trio and special guest artists, Boys’ Club Live blends improvisation and repertoire to create an experience you won’t forget.

Cast: Laura Donaldson, Veronica Simpson, Elise McGrenera

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performances

Sat Aug 2 @ 3:15 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 8:30 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 5:00 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 8:30 pm

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General Audience (All Ages)

The fastest youth theatre camp in the WORLD!  Twelve kids, two hours, one play. See what the kids will create this year!

Doors at 3:00 PM. Show at 3:15 PM.  A twoonie at the door.

Sat Aug 9 @ 3:15 pm

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Come see Fraction of the Fringe where all of this summer’s Fringe Theatre artists each have a minute and a half opportunity to present their shows to Fringe audience members. An excellent opportunity to get a taste/sneak-a-peek of what’s in store for you at this summer.

Hosted by the APT 33 gang.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language

Fri Aug 1 @ 10:30 pm FREE EVENT

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General Audience: Age 14+

I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore, the pop-rock musical (INATDA) is a 50-minute solo show about the transformative power of music in Ado Nkemka’s life from childhood up until adulthood, as an emerging pop-rock star. Written and performed by A.N. (Ado Nkemka), this show uses music, video, poetry, and movement to tell the story of a woman stepping into her power. INATDA is based on her identically titled album released independently November 8th 2024.

Producer/Playwright/Performer: Ado Nkemka
Director-Dramaturg: Keshia Cheesman
Production Manager/Set and Props Designer: Danelle White
Stage Manager: Sabrena Shah Baigzada
Movement Coordinator: Ashley Brodeur
Lighting Designer: Cassie Holmes
Technician: Dylan Bauer

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Adult Language, Strobe Lights, Cursing, mention of the word "orgasm," a bit of an ass shot, there is a strobe content warning on music video being projected during the show, Solo Performance, One of my videos touches on the subject of corporal punishment.

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Sun Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 7:30 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 7:30 pm

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Theatre for Young Audiences (Age 8+)

Join our three pirate friends for a day of music, sword fights, and self discovery! As kids, Cam, Holly, and Saren made a pact to become pirates and sail away from their little island. However, as they got older they grew apart, and the dream of the seas got further and further away. It doesn’t help that anyone who does manage to leave the island never finds their way back. When the friends reconnect, they decide to try one last time to build the perfect boat. Will they make it off together or will the waves pull them apart again?

Playwrights: Rebecca Orion, Day Chase, Jack Orion, Ali Rifai
Director/Set/Lights/Stage Management: Rebecca Orion
Sound: Jack Orion
Costumes: Day Chase
Cast: Jack Orion, Day Chase, Mackenzie McDonald

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Discussion of Death

Kids Fringe Family Discount available for families of 4 or more: 50% off the regular ticket price.

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Tues Aug 5 @ 3 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 1 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 3 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 1 pm

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Theatre for Young Audiences (Age 8+)

Join our three pirate friends for a day of music, sword fights, and self discovery! As kids, Cam, Holly, and Saren made a pact to become pirates and sail away from their little island. However, as they got older they grew apart, and the dream of the seas got further and further away. It doesn’t help that anyone who does manage to leave the island never finds their way back. When the friends reconnect, they decide to try one last time to build the perfect boat. Will they make it off together or will the waves pull them apart again?

Playwrights: Rebecca Orion, Day Chase, Jack Orion, Ali Rifai
Director/Set/Lights/Stage Management: Rebecca Orion
Sound: Jack Orion
Costumes: Day Chase
Cast: Jack Orion, Day Chase, Mackenzie McDonald

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Discussion of Death

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Join us for Karaoke Night where YOU get to be the star!

Hosted by the good folks of KISS Productions.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation

Wed Aug 6 @ 10:00 pm FREE EVENT

SPECIAL FRINGE AFTER DARK EVENT

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Join the Writers' Guild of Alberta for a special edition of the Calgary Poetry Slam at Calgary Fringe this summer! Hosted by Matt Miller.

Sign-up starts at 9:30pm.
Participants announced at 9:45pm.
Show starts at 10:00pm.

This is a mini version of the Calgary Poetry Slam. Six performers will be selected by random draw and will each read two poems (3 minutes max.) The poet with the highest combined score after two rounds will be the winner!

Cash prizes!
First place gets $100 || Second place gets $50

Show up at 9:30pm to put your name into a draw for the chance to compete!

SLAM FAQS:

What is a poetry slam?

Slam poetry is a type of competition where people read their poems without props, costumes, or music. After performing, they receive scores (0-10) from randomly selected judges. The judges can be anyone: they don’t even need to be poets! Scores are awarded based on how much each judge likes a poem. The purpose of this judging process is to make poetry participatory for everyone. Slam poetry doesn’t need to be a specific form of poetry.

What do I need to bring?

• $22 entrance fee (can purchase tickets ahead of time online, or pay at the door. Both cash and card payments accepted.)
• 2 poems, each less than 3 minutes.
• Friends! The bigger the audience, the better the show!

What are the rules?

• No props, no costumes, no animal acts, no nudity.
• No booing.
• Keep your poem under 3 minutes and 10 seconds or you'll lose points.

CONTENT WARNING: poetry slams often deal with hard topics such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief and death, social issues, etc.

Ticket sale proceeds goes to the Writers Guild of Alberta and the Calgary Poetry Slam.

Sun Aug 3 @ 10:00 pm to 11:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

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Mature Content: Age 14+

this is part-stand-up comedy, part-one-woman-show, part-romcom, part-walk-down-memory-lane-of-early-2000s-pop-culture. it’s also just about a girl. a girl who’s trying to be a woman but still believes in magic and fairytales and love at first sight and is trying to figure out why sometimes things don’t work out even when it seemed like all the signs were there. it’s also about hockey and heartbreak and dads and i’m sorry that third thing didn’t start with an H. turns out life is not as well written as the movies.

Director: Natalie Gifford
Writer/Performer/Producer: Rachel Ruecker

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Mentions of Suicide, Subtle Innuendos (the subtlest), Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

Artist has a suicide CW. If you wish to find out more, contact the artist directly at rachelruecker@gmail.com.

Sat Aug 2 @ 3:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Sun Aug 3 @ 5:15 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 7:00 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 5:15 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 8:45 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

this is part-stand-up comedy, part-one-woman-show, part-romcom, part-walk-down-memory-lane-of-early-2000s-pop-culture. it’s also just about a girl. a girl who’s trying to be a woman but still believes in magic and fairytales and love at first sight and is trying to figure out why sometimes things don’t work out even when it seemed like all the signs were there. it’s also about hockey and heartbreak and dads and i’m sorry that third thing didn’t start with an H. turns out life is not as well written as the movies.

Director: Natalie Gifford
Writer/Performer/Producer: Rachel Ruecker

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Mentions of Suicide, Subtle Innuendos (the subtlest), Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

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General Audience: Age 14+

Nothing can stop Bekah's calling to be an ARTIST! Except her Mother's convictions that her (many) daughters should lead a practical life, and the revelation that she'll have to paint naked people... while God watches! Oh Mother! is an outlandish comedy that follows the (mostly) true story of multidisciplinary artist Rebbekah Ogden as she follows her calling and her mother from Lethbridge, to rural Saskatchewan, to the Calgary Fringe, where she will unravel her complex history while painting her imaginary friend, plucked straight from the audience.

Playwright/Performer: Rebbekah Ogden
Director: Joel Braun
Stage Manager: Kalena Lewandowski
Set Designer: Anna Dalgleish
Dramaturge: Tiffany Thomas
Director mentor: Karen Johnson Diamond
Painting Mentor: Randall Weibe

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation, Solo Performance

Sat Aug 2 @ 1:45 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 8:45 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 5:15 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 8:45 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 5:15 pm

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General Audience: Age 14+

Nothing can stop Bekah's calling to be an ARTIST! Except her Mother's convictions that her (many) daughters should lead a practical life, and the revelation that she'll have to paint naked people... while God watches! Oh Mother! is an outlandish comedy that follows the (mostly) true story of multidisciplinary artist Rebbekah Ogden as she follows her calling and her mother from Lethbridge, to rural Saskatchewan, to the Calgary Fringe, where she will unravel her complex history while painting her imaginary friend, plucked straight from the audience.

Playwright/Performer: Rebbekah Ogden
Director: Joel Braun
Stage Manager: Kalena Lewandowski
Set Designer: Anna Dalgleish
Dramaturge: Tiffany Thomas
Director mentor: Karen Johnson Diamond
Painting Mentor: Randall Weibe

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation, Solo Performance

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General Audience: Age 12+

In the midst of Christmas, Hope finds herself facing an overwhelming task—packing away her father’s belongings, after his sudden passing. During this mournful mission, Hope's daughter stumbles upon an old box of cassettes. As familiar voices fill the room, Hope is transported to moments of joy, laughter, and love from Christmases long past. These songs and stories become the soundtrack that bring some healing and remind Hope of what Christmas is truly about—family, love, and the magic of connection. On A Day Like This - A Cassette Carol is a heartwarming journey of healing and Hope.

Writer/Director: Robin McKittrick
Composer and Songwriters: Seamus MacQuarrie, Jordan Cote, and Robin McKittrick
Crew: Kai Paczynski, Amanda Frost, Haley Day, and Mandi Fusaro
Cast: Jennifer Wudrich, Taylor Amanda Burton, Jordan Cote, Keyra Hoffman

CONTENT ADVISORY
Contains material relating to loss and bereavement

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Fri Aug 1 @ 7:15 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 9:00 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 3:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Thurs Aug 7 @ 7:15 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm

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General Audience: Age 12+

In the midst of Christmas, Hope finds herself facing an overwhelming task—packing away her father’s belongings, after his sudden passing. During this mournful mission, Hope's daughter stumbles upon an old box of cassettes. As familiar voices fill the room, Hope is transported to moments of joy, laughter, and love from Christmases long past. These songs and stories become the soundtrack that bring some healing and remind Hope of what Christmas is truly about—family, love, and the magic of connection. On A Day Like This - A Cassette Carol is a heartwarming journey of healing and Hope.

Writer/Director: Robin McKittrick
Composer and Songwriters: Seamus MacQuarrie, Jordan Cote, and Robin McKittrick
Crew: Kai Paczynski, Amanda Frost, Haley Day, and Mandi Fusaro
Cast: Jennifer Wudrich, Taylor Amanda Burton, Jordan Cote, Keyra Hoffman

CONTENT ADVISORY
Contains material relating to loss and bereavement

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General Audience: Age 14+

People want to be different. They want to stand out from the crowd. Randolph West shows you how, in a unique and authentic way, weaving a captivating narrative of travel, mimes, identity, latte art, neurodiversity, and—yes—mimes. OK, it was just one mime, but he was fast.

Writer/Director/Producer/Performer: Randolph West

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request.

Tues Aug 5 @ 7:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Wed Aug 6 @ 5:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Thurs Aug 7 @ 9:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 8 @ 7:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 9 @ 5:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.

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General Audience: Age 14+

People want to be different. They want to stand out from the crowd. Randolph West shows you how, in a unique and authentic way, weaving a captivating narrative of travel, mimes, identity, latte art, neurodiversity, and—yes—mimes. OK, it was just one mime, but he was fast.

Writer/Director/Producer/Performer: Randolph West

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP

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Have you ever thought “I have a great idea for a play, but I don’t know where to start?”. Join Trevor Rueger (Executive Director of Alberta Playwrights’ Network) for a 90 minute crash course on writing for the theatre. Topics will include creating characters, plot, action, crisis and conflict. For new and experienced writers.

Trevor is an actor/director/playwright/dramaturg with over 30 years experience. During his career he has worked on the development of over 500 new plays and assisted the development of countless playwrights from all over Canada.

Sun Aug 3 @ 11:00 am until 1:00 pm

Class size limited to 25 max.

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General Audience

Get ready for a dynamic showcase of live entertainment with Songstruck, an electrifying variety show featuring hits from Broadway, Pop, Rock, Country, and beyond! From powerful solo performances to dazzling duets, and energetic group numbers, every performance is designed to captivate and thrill. This high-energy show is perfect for all ages, promising an unforgettable experience that will leave you on your feet, cheering for more. Don't miss the chance to support Calgary’s rising stars and celebrate the vibrant arts scene that makes this city truly special. Grab your tickets now and be part of the excitement!

Directors/Producers: Donald Jones & Kathryn Parrotta
Vocal Director: Dean Lauderdale
Choreographers: Serena Mazil & Katherine Burrowes
Creative Consultant: Jessica Eckstadt

Cast:
Sopranos: • Amber Kinahan • Cydnee Petersen • Daniella Snyders-Blok • Katherine Sampson • Luisa Lanfranchi • Melissa Lohues • Serena Mazil • Jenhene Morgan
Altos: • Cate Clynch • Jadyn Richardson • Jessie Roy • Shannon Bastian • Veronica Mactavish • Zoe Zeritsch • Alex Michalak • Sarah Barker
Tenors: • Colby Bird • Evan Watkinson • Jaime Cesar • Nate Bercsenyi • Sehran Aheer • Caleb Kinzer
Basses: • Dreden Miller • Liam Born • Nathan Snyders-Blok

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None

Fri Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 2:00 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 2:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Sat Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and a one-man play. Part travelogue, part theater, and part off-kilter author talk. A must-see for book lovers, writers, travelers, whiners, kvetches, and misanthropes.

★★★★ Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg Fringe)

"Absolutely hilarious" "animated story-telling" "a theatrical experience"
- Utah Theatre Bloggers Association (Great Salt Lake Fringe)

Writer/Producer/Performer: Randy Ross
Director: Manny Hands

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

Fri Aug 1 @ 9:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 2 @ 3:45 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 7:15 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 5:30 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 7:15 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 5:30 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned a solo trip around the globe into a comedy novel and a one-man play. Part travelogue, part theater, and part off-kilter author talk. A must-see for book lovers, writers, travelers, whiners, kvetches, and misanthropes.

★★★★ Winnipeg Free Press (Winnipeg Fringe)

"Absolutely hilarious" "animated story-telling" "a theatrical experience"
- Utah Theatre Bloggers Association (Great Salt Lake Fringe)

Writer/Producer/Performer: Randy Ross
Director: Manny Hands

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Sexual Content, Adult Language, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance

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Mature Content: Age 14+

It’s part game show, part improv mayhem, and 100% unpredictable. Contestants are hurled into laugh-out-loud challenges called "booby traps" with only their wits to guide them. After each round, it’s the audience who scores the chaos. The performer with the most points wins the ultimate glory: The Sticky Jar! One stage. Eight Boobies. Who will steal the spotlight and who will make a complete boob of themselves!? Stick around to find out!

Director: Danielle Baker
Script/Story: Marisa Roggeveen, Eryn Dallen
Cast: Sarah Haggeman, Joelle Rondeau, Eryn Dallen, Kaitlyn Olfert

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Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics

Fri Aug 1 @ 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 8:45 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 3:30 pm
Tues Aug 5 @ 5:15 pm. PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Wed Aug 6 @ 7:00 pm
Fri Aug 8 @ 5:15 pm

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Mature Content: Age 14+

It’s part game show, part improv mayhem, and 100% unpredictable. Contestants are hurled into laugh-out-loud challenges called "booby traps" with only their wits to guide them. After each round, it’s the audience who scores the chaos. The performer with the most points wins the ultimate glory: The Sticky Jar! One stage. Eight Boobies. Who will steal the spotlight and who will make a complete boob of themselves!? Stick around to find out!

Director: Danielle Baker
Script/Story: Marisa Roggeveen, Eryn Dallen
Cast: Sarah Haggeman, Joelle Rondeau, Eryn Dallen, Kaitlyn Olfert

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Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Audience Participation, Awkward Topics

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Mature Content: Age 14+

In today’s dark time find comfort with The Cult of the Comfy Wizard. Discover a world of rituals, past lives, and ancestral memories. Witness the rise and fall of a misguided guru. Meditate on the meaning of community and creativity with this tongue in cheek satire. Featuring creator and performer Andrew Crabbe in his Fringe debut.

Writer/Director/Producer/Performer: Andrew Crabbe

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Adult Language, Audience Participation, Solo Performance

Sat Aug 2 @ 2:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE FOR SELF-IDENTIFIED ARTISTS.
Mon Aug 4 @ 9:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE FOR SELF-IDENTIFIED ARTISTS.
Fri Aug 8 @ 9:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE FOR SELF-IDENTIFIED ARTISTS.

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Mature Content: Age 14+

In today’s dark time find comfort with The Cult of the Comfy Wizard. Discover a world of rituals, past lives, and ancestral memories. Witness the rise and fall of a misguided guru. Meditate on the meaning of community and creativity with this tongue in cheek satire. Featuring creator and performer Andrew Crabbe in his Fringe debut.

Writer/Director/Producer/Performer: Andrew Crabbe

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Adult Language, Audience Participation, Solo Performance

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General Audience: Age 14+

A young aspiring professional shows up late to an interview. (Strike one.) They haven't prepared. (Strike two.) And they would rather discuss their struggling music career than their skills and qualifications. (Strike three.) The interview goes down exactly as you would expect. Until it doesn’t.

From award-winning company Levity Theatre, The Interview Play is for the interns and the managers, for dreamers and for failures, and everyone who has suffered at the hands of a job interview. Hilarious and potent, this dramedy pits generation against generation and asks: Is there really room for life in work-life balance?

Playwright: Eve Beauchamp
Director: Marianne Nobre
Cast: Ian Riep, Gabrielle Vos de Wael
Producer: Jelka Denter

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Adult Language

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request. Visual description of set and actors provided before every performance.

Sat Aug 2 @ 5:00 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 6:45 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 3:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE
Wed Aug 6 @ 6:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE. RELAXED PERFORMANCE. TOUCH TOUR.
Fri Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm
Sat Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm

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General Audience: Age 14+

A young aspiring professional shows up late to an interview. (Strike one.) They haven't prepared. (Strike two.) And they would rather discuss their struggling music career than their skills and qualifications. (Strike three.) The interview goes down exactly as you would expect. Until it doesn’t.

From award-winning company Levity Theatre, The Interview Play is for the interns and the managers, for dreamers and for failures, and everyone who has suffered at the hands of a job interview. Hilarious and potent, this dramedy pits generation against generation and asks: Is there really room for life in work-life balance?

Playwright: Eve Beauchamp
Director: Marianne Nobre
Cast: Ian Riep, Gabrielle Vos de Wael
Producer: Jelka Denter

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Adult Language

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Break out your fishnet stockings and join us in watching this cult film classic. Jump up on stage n' sing along, do callbacks - whatever you feel! Just be yourselves and show up how you want. Let's do the Time Warp again!

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation

Thurs Aug 7 @ 10:00 pm FREE EVENT.

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

An opportunity to come together with family, friends, and Fringe Festival participants to form teams and compete with one another to answer questions and win bragging points for your group! Always a fun time and guaranteed to leave you smiling from all the fun you've had.

Sponsored by Out of Our Heads Productions.

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Audience Participation

Tues Aug 5 @ 10:00 pm FREE EVENT

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Theatre for Young Audiences (Ages 3 to 100)

Join Wanda as she introduces us to her imaginary friends! Wait? You can't see imaginary friends? No problem! Wanda has crafted a machine that lets you see each and every one of them. She's so smart! Her show is going great until Wanda meets a new imaginary friend- a little guy named Worry who begins to grow bigger and bigger. Will they be able to finish the show?

Director/Playwright: Day Chase
Cast: Nyx Orr, Marlo Hepburn

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Audience Participation, Educational Topics, For/By Children, Solo Performance

Advanced copy of the script provided upon request. Pay What You Want tickets available for all performances. Open door policy: kids and their guardians are welcomed to come and go as they need.

Tues Aug 5 @ 1:00 pm
Wed Aug 6 @ 3:00 pm
Thurs Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm 
Fri Aug 8 @ 3:00 pm

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Theatre for Young Audiences (Ages 3 to 100)

Join Wanda as she introduces us to her imaginary friends! Wait? You can't see imaginary friends? No problem! Wanda has crafted a machine that lets you see each and every one of them. She's so smart! Her show is going great until Wanda meets a new imaginary friend- a little guy named Worry who begins to grow bigger and bigger. Will they be able to finish the show?

Director/Playwright: Day Chase
Cast: Nyx Orr, Marlo Hepburn

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, For/By Children, Solo Performance

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Gerneral Audience: Age 14+

Embark on the captivating odyssey of Wuthering Frights, a unique theatrical experience which catapults you into the heart of an improvised gothic play, where every twist and turn is a creation of the moment. Who knows what will be encountered within the shadowy realms of our narrative - vampires that stalk the night, lingering ghosts that whisper untold tales, eccentric family members confined to the secret attics. In this atmospheric setting, our characters confront monsters both literal and metaphorical, unveiling layers of passion, intrigue, and the perpetual struggle between light and shadow. The stormy night may yet reveal a glimmer of hope, a potential ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds, illuminating the hidden recesses of the mysterious tale.

Director: Andy Stefanato
Cast: Andy Stefanato, Brian Gashgarian, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Jenn Bell, Jessie Whipp, Josh England, Kelsey Schoen, Mel Howe, Milo Sinclair, Rob Janowski

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Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Supernatural Themes, Audience Participation

Fri Aug 1 @ 5:30 pm
Sat Aug 2 @ 9:00 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 5:30 pm
Mon Aug 4 @ 7:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Wed Aug 6 @ 9:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 9 @ 7:15 pm

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Gerneral Audience: Age 14+

Embark on the captivating odyssey of Wuthering Frights, a unique theatrical experience which catapults you into the heart of an improvised gothic play, where every twist and turn is a creation of the moment. Who knows what will be encountered within the shadowy realms of our narrative - vampires that stalk the night, lingering ghosts that whisper untold tales, eccentric family members confined to the secret attics. In this atmospheric setting, our characters confront monsters both literal and metaphorical, unveiling layers of passion, intrigue, and the perpetual struggle between light and shadow. The stormy night may yet reveal a glimmer of hope, a potential ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds, illuminating the hidden recesses of the mysterious tale.

Director: Andy Stefanato
Cast: Andy Stefanato, Brian Gashgarian, Caleb Ellsworth-Clark, Jenn Bell, Jessie Whipp, Josh England, Kelsey Schoen, Mel Howe, Milo Sinclair, Rob Janowski

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Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content, Supernatural Themes, Audience Participation

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General Audience: Age 12+

Brought to you by Acorn Cap Productions, “You Work Where?” is a witty off-beat drama-comedy that follows 3 surreal stories of odd jobs, and those who are curiously employed. We visit an existential Bed Bath & Beyond that may hold more than it first appears, an ill-thought-out capitalist plot to turn Antarctica into the world’s largest golf course, and a rudimentary door-to-door salesperson selling rain to an increasingly odd cast of characters. Comprised of “Bed Bath & the Great Beyond”, “Making Green”, and “Come Again Another Day”, this zany show was last seen as a staged reading at the Pumphouse Theatre.

Writer/Director: Logan Sundquist
Stage Manager: Lucas Tang
Designer: Jazlynn Steinbach
Sound Designer: Taylor Storry-Davis
Cast: Iván Guevara García, Nyx Orr, and Nick Wickstrom

CONTENT ADVISORY
Mentions of Death and Dying

Sat Aug 2 @ 7:15 pm
Sun Aug 3 @ 3:45 pm
Tues Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

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General Audience: Age 12+

Brought to you by Acorn Cap Productions, “You Work Where?” is a witty off-beat drama-comedy that follows 3 surreal stories of odd jobs, and those who are curiously employed. We visit an existential Bed Bath & Beyond that may hold more than it first appears, an ill-thought-out capitalist plot to turn Antarctica into the world’s largest golf course, and a rudimentary door-to-door salesperson selling rain to an increasingly odd cast of characters. Comprised of “Bed Bath & the Great Beyond”, “Making Green”, and “Come Again Another Day”, this zany show was last seen as a staged reading at the Pumphouse Theatre.

Writer/Director: Logan Sundquist
Stage Manager: Lucas Tang
Designer: Jazlynn Steinbach
Sound Designer: Taylor Storry-Davis
Cast: Iván Guevara García, Nyx Orr, and Nick Wickstrom

CONTENT ADVISORY
Mentions of Death and Dying