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September 17th at 7:00pm
A riveting one-man show that follows a Black scholar amid major political shifts. Through music, monologue, lecture, and spoken word, Lamar the Therapist examines the intersections of systemic racism, mental health, criminal “justice” and social reform. Under Reuben J. Tapp’s
September 18th at 7:00pm
“I’m supposed to give this lecture, okay? I mean I’m going to give it. My wife, she told me I should, and so I will. It’s on a topic of broad, general, interest. It’s "On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco." So that’s what I’ll be talking about. And just that. Except… Well, never mind. There’s really nothing more to be said about it. But I shall venture to hope, so to speak, that you’ll find it quite beneficial, in fact. It’s really, um, important.” Don't miss this revival of a Chekhov classic.
September 19th at 3:00pm
Get ready for a hilarious outburst of improv performed by some of the brightest and wittiest teen minds in our area. Join us for a fast-paced, family friendly, interactive experience where the audience becomes part of the show—unique and goofy ideas are encouraged! Produced by A Magical Journey Thru Stages, and performed by Stages of the Game Improv Troupe. You'll howl with laughter at the madcap comedy created by some pretty creative kids!
September 19th at 4:30pm
Ozma Bemshi is a dazzling fusion of silent film, vintage music, and mythic fantasy, plunging audiences through shimmering courts, haunted orchards, and jeweled underworlds in a visually astounding theatrical descent and ascent. This original production draws inspiration from Ozma of Oz and the story of the Divine Comedy. Shadow, projection, and music collide in a luminous theatre both dreamlike and dangerously alive!
September 19th at 6:00pm
A riveting one-man show that follows a Black scholar amid major political shifts. Through music, monologue, lecture, and spoken word, Lamar the Therapist examines the intersections of systemic racism, mental health, criminal “justice” and social reform. Under Reuben J. Tapp’s
September 19th at 8:00pm
The Velvet Noose is highly stylized, avant-garde physical poetry. A multidisciplinary theatre troupe, well-regarded in its unique approach to storytelling. For each Fringe Fest, themes rooted in Greek literature are explored to therapeutic tenacity, resulting in story that is felt viscerally, as their display spans the entire range of the human experience. The Velvet Noose's professionally produced, sold-out performances continue to leave Fringe audience members in awe. Theatre you can feel!
September 20th at 3:00pm
Come to the MuCCC! Break down the wall between you and the performers ... be an unruly audience! Starring the fabulous Elyssia Primus with Nanako Horikawa Mandrino and Amya Brice, directed by Donna Davenport, this is a zany show with dance, spoken word, stuffed animals, and unpredictable performances. Premiered at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in March 2025, the fun has serious undertones ... walls are complicated. Bring your wisdom with you.
September 20th at 4:30pm
Harris, a man obsessed with a mass casualty event, finds himself entangled in a conspiracy after discovering a pirate radio band hosted by a shadowy figure called the Gator, whose communications with "the Prophet" seem to predict tragedies before they happen. When the Prophet predicts that Harris' wife will soon become a victim, Harris races to solve the mystery of the Gator before it's too late.
September 20th at 6:00pm
The Geriactors, Rochester’s long-running company of agile, mature actors, returns to the Fringe with more original short scenes by Rochester area playwrights written especially for us, some funny, some serious, but all new to the Fringe and some world premieres. If you’ve seen us before, these plays will be new to you; if you haven’t seen us before it’s time to give us a try!
September 20th at 7:30pm
A lyrical, nonlinear portrait of love, "Bright Half Life" follows Erica and Vicky as their relationship unfolds in fragments across decades—moments of joy, strain, risk, and reinvention. Leaping through time like memory itself, Tanya Barfield’s play captures how a life together is built from fleeting instants, revealing the tenderness, complexity, and resilience at the heart of an enduring partnership.
September 21st at 7:00pm
Come see "Playing Siege 2," the incendiary pseudo-sequel to last year's "Playing Siege!" A lord, his steward, and a young protege find themselves responsible for hundreds of lives, as their castle has been surrounded by the enemy. Will they surrender, throwing themselves upon the mercy of conquerors, or will they defy their assailants with the points of their blades? From the team behind "Cell Outs" and "Triple Jeopardy" comes this suspenseful one act play!
September 22nd at 7:00pm
Come see "Playing Siege 2," the incendiary pseudo-sequel to last year's "Playing Siege!" A lord, his steward, and a young protege find themselves responsible for hundreds of lives, as their castle has been surrounded by the enemy. Will they surrender, throwing themselves upon the mercy of conquerors, or will they defy their assailants with the points of their blades? From the team behind "Cell Outs" and "Triple Jeopardy" comes this suspenseful one act play!
September 23rd at 7:00pm
The Geriactors, Rochester’s long-running company of agile, mature actors, returns to the Fringe with more original short scenes by Rochester area playwrights written especially for us, some funny, some serious, but all new to the Fringe and some world premieres. If you’ve seen us before, these plays will be new to you; if you haven’t seen us before it’s time to give us a try!
September 24th at 7:00pm
A lyrical, nonlinear portrait of love, "Bright Half Life" follows Erica and Vicky as their relationship unfolds in fragments across decades—moments of joy, strain, risk, and reinvention. Leaping through time like memory itself, Tanya Barfield’s play captures how a life together is built from fleeting instants, revealing the tenderness, complexity, and resilience at the heart of an enduring partnership.
September 25th at 7:00pm
The Velvet Noose is highly stylized, avant-garde physical poetry. A multidisciplinary theatre troupe, well-regarded in its unique approach to storytelling. For each Fringe Fest, themes rooted in Greek literature are explored to therapeutic tenacity, resulting in story that is felt viscerally, as their display spans the entire range of the human experience. The Velvet Noose's professionally produced, sold-out performances continue to leave Fringe audience members in awe. Theatre you can feel!
September 26th at 3:00pm
Get ready for a hilarious outburst of improv performed by some of the brightest and wittiest teen minds in our area. Join us for a fast-paced, family friendly, interactive experience where the audience becomes part of the show—unique and goofy ideas are encouraged! Produced by A Magical Journey Thru Stages, and performed by Stages of the Game Improv Troupe. You'll howl with laughter at the madcap comedy created by some pretty creative kids!
September 26th at 4:30pm
Harris, a man obsessed with a mass casualty event, finds himself entangled in a conspiracy after discovering a pirate radio band hosted by a shadowy figure called the Gator, whose communications with "the Prophet" seem to predict tragedies before they happen. When the Prophet predicts that Harris' wife will soon become a victim, Harris races to solve the mystery of the Gator before it's too late.
September 26th at 6:00pm
“I’m supposed to give this lecture, okay? I mean I’m going to give it. My wife, she told me I should, and so I will. It’s on a topic of broad, general, interest. It’s "On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco." So that’s what I’ll be talking about. And just that. Except… Well, never mind. There’s really nothing more to be said about it. But I shall venture to hope, so to speak, that you’ll find it quite beneficial, in fact. It’s really, um, important.” Don't miss this revival of a Chekhov classic.
September 26th at 8:00pm
The Velvet Noose is highly stylized, avant-garde physical poetry. A multidisciplinary theatre troupe, well-regarded in its unique approach to storytelling. For each Fringe Fest, themes rooted in Greek literature are explored to therapeutic tenacity, resulting in story that is felt viscerally, as their display spans the entire range of the human experience. The Velvet Noose's professionally produced, sold-out performances continue to leave Fringe audience members in awe. Theatre you can feel!
