The 12th Annual Atlanta Fringe Festival gears up for its grand return, promising an exhilarating showcase of talent across various artistic disciplines.
From June 3-9, the festival will transform Atlanta into a hub of creativity, welcoming 28 performance groups hailing from seven states across the U.S. and even stretching as far as Thailand.
This year’s festival is set to be the largest and most ambitious yet, boasting a diverse array of performances ranging from theater and dance to puppetry, comedy, and storytelling. With venues scattered across seven local hotspots, including Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village, and Old Fourth Ward, attendees can expect an immersive cultural experience.
Here is a sampling of the artists who will be presenting, and where they’re from:
Imaginary Podcast Network, Let Me Say This About That – Minneapolis, MN (comedy, improv, cabaret/variety)
Forever Standing Productions, Rhythm of Love The Musical – Decatur, GA (drama, musical theater)
Mother Flockers, Flock the Vote – Portland, OR & Los Angeles, CA & Austin, TX & New York, NY (comedy, performance art)
MerryCat Productions, The Wallpaper – Decatur, GA (drama, theater)
Lily Kerrigan Presents, The Lily Show – Atlanta, GA (comedy, standup)
Kate Morales, Água Loves a Monster – Decatur, GA (puppetry, performance art, dance)
Michael Butler, Look At Me! Look At Me! Look At Me!!! – Atlanta, GA (circus, cabaret/variety, burlesque)
The Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company, This Silly Little Game – Atlanta, GA (dance)
Botticelli Babes, Botticelli Babes – Johnson City, TN (storytelling)
Bobby Wesley, Liquid Courage – Orlando, FL (comedy, storytelling)
Spotlight Exchange, Dance With Dementia – Taiwan & Hong Kong (drama, performance art, storytelling)
Speakeasy Sirens, IT’S ALIVE! A Monster Burlesque Comedy – Orlando, FL (burlesque, comedy)
Linnea Bond, Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You! – Philadelphia, PA (comedy, theater)
Hunter Dance Project, Agnes & Agatha – Tallahassee, FL (dance, performance art, theater)
Michael Williams, Get Home Safe! – Atlanta, GA (cabaret/variety, drama, comedy, theater)
“We can honestly say this is one of the most dynamic line-ups we’ve ever hosted,” said Diana Brown, Atlanta Fringe Festival’s executive director. “We have put together a group of exceptional artists from across the globe ready to engage audiences for days of eccentric, inspiring performances. It’s overwhelming… but in the best way!”
In addition to the captivating performances, festival-goers can look forward to a plethora of free entertainment options. A designated family-friendly venue will host shows and activities suitable for all ages, while an outdoor festival will showcase the vibrant talents of Atlanta’s street performers. For those eager to support local artists, a benefit will spotlight the city’s homegrown talent.
Adding to the festival’s allure is the inclusion of audio artists, whose exclusive work will be featured on the Atlanta Fringe podcasting network. This innovative addition promises to expand the festival’s reach beyond the confines of traditional performance spaces, providing audiences with a unique auditory experience.
For more information, visit www.atlantafringe.org.
