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The pink ladies, L to R: Gina Murdock, Megan Thibodeaux, Sarah Knittel, Jenna Strusowski, Alicia Crosby, and Francesca Montanile Lyons. (Photo by Timothy O'Donnell)

Philly Fringe 2017: AntiGravity Theatre Project's 'Dear Diary LOL'

Pretty in pink

AntiGravity Theatre Project’s 'Dear Diary LOL' celebrates memories of tween angst using real diaries. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Mark Cofta

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In Pig Iron's show, grandmothers, like the rest of us, are about to become extinct. (Photo by Maria Baranova.)

Philly Fringe 2016: Pig Iron Theatre Company's 'A Period of Animate Existence'

Hello, earthlings. Also, goodbye.

Pig Iron Theatre Company's epic Philly Fringe world premiere brings the spectacle of life on Earth to the stage. Toby Zinman reviews.
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Toby Zinman

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Jonas Cohen and Rebecca Robbins as Cosmé and Madame Flo. (Photo by Mark Garvin.)

Walnut Street Theater presents Stephen Temperley's 'Souvenir'

Out of tune

More often than not, the Walnut Street Theater's production of ‘Souvenir’ turns Florence Foster Jenkins into an object of ridicule. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Cameron Kelsall

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Sing out loud, sing out strong. (Photo courtesy of Michael Kiley.)

Philly Fringe 2017: Michael Kiley’s ‘Close Music for Bodies’

Listening in (on yourself)

Michael Kiley believes singing is for everyone, not just an elite few with “good” voices, and he invites the audience to experience the body as natural instrument. Alaina Mabaso reviews.
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Alaina Johns

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Grayce Hoffman, Tyler S. Elliott, and that gorgeous bar. (Photo by Marv Kaplan)

Philly Fringe 2017: Juniper Productions presents #CocktailPlays

Shaken or stirred?

Juniper Productions premieres with four new one-acts by local writers performed at Philadelphia Distilling. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Mark Cofta

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L to R: Damon Bonetti and Forrest McClendon as 'Othello' producer Pierre and Aldridge.  (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Lantern Theater Company presents Lolita Chakrabarti's 'Red Velvet'

Historical play, right for today

The Lantern's Red Velvet shares the story of black actor Ira Aldridge, played by Forrest McClendon, in a timely production. Mark Cofta reviews.
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Mark Cofta

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Cary Curran as the White House's chief hoagiemouth. (Photo by Sandra Bauleo.)

Philly Fringe 2017: LiveFeedNYC's 'The Passion of Kellyanne'

How did she get here?

A New York performance troupe wonders just what is inside the mind of Kellyanne Conway, America’s chief “pundette,” and brings the show to the Philly Fringe. Alaina Mabaso reviews.
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Alaina Johns

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L to R: Amy Boehly as Ty, Kishia Nixon as Azsori, and Aneesa Neibauer as Ms. Layla the Librarian. (Photo courtesy of Dragon's Eye Theatre.)

Philly Fringe 2017: Dragon's Eye Theatre's 'Follow Me Through the Gates'

Into a world of stories

Dragon's Eye Theatre leads children on a library adventure in 'Follow Me Through the Gates.' Mark Cofta reviews.
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Mark Cofta

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No yucking the yum! (Photo by Diane Cotrim.)

Philly Fringe 2017: Tiel Guarino and HoneyTree EvilEye's 'A List of Common Misconceptions'

Finally: a feel-good show about sex

A South Philly Fringe show from SEXx Interactive and Polyglamorous Productions should be required viewing for every refugee from America’s abstinence-only classrooms. Alaina Mabaso reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

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Just one terrible thing that happens during the Berserker Residents' new show. (Photo by Paola Nogueras.)

Philly Fringe 2017: Berserker Residents and UArts present 'These Terrible Things'

An actor's nightmare

The Beserker Residents team with University of the Arts for their Fringe show 'These Terrible Things,' a spoof of actor training. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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