Événement

InFringe Fest at the Valiant

PIECE OF ME [romantic madness musical]
Myrrh Larsen Music (Portland) Wed 9pm, Thu 7pm, Sun 9pm
A descent into visions through an original seven-songrock show interpreting the journals and letters of 1930s musician Gideon Barstow. An otherwise wordless story of star-crossed lovers, it begs the questions, what is real, what is fantasy, what is fate?

CALISAYA BLUES [historic drama]
Wed 7pm, Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm
In 1906 Storyville, African-American abortionist Dr Jack keeps an appointment with prostitute Hattie Covington, who seeks a cure for her 'trick baby.' Drawn from Maistross acclaimed novel, The Sound of Building Coffins.

THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER [romantic comedy]
NOLA Voice Theatre Fri 7pm, Sat 9pm, Sun 5pm
An original adaptation of the Miklos Lazlos romantic comedy, reset to 1930s New Orleans. Performed in the classic radio theatre form, but updated with light blocking, props, and costumes for a viewing audience.

PARADE ROUTE [huge ensemble comedy]
Lopsided Productions Thu 9pm, Fri 11pm, Sat 5pm
Every year, my friend Val throws a party for Endymion. She lives on Orleans, so you can see the whole parade from the roof outside her bedroom. There's tons of booze and good food. You should really try to make it this year; its the best way to see the parade and usually a pretty good time. Yeah, I know its the trashiest parade. I know you barely know Val. To be honest I only really see her once a year. Its cool though; she loves that everyone comes out."

IS SHE DEAD YET? [white comedy]
Big Fence Fri 9pm, Sat 11pm, Sun 7pm
Absurdity, gallows humor, and Greek tragedy inform this all-American satire of Euripides Alcestis. Meet Aretha, a noble young housewife of the plains and the last black person on earth, on the day of her foretold sacrifice. Winner of Best New Play, Seattle 2015.