Philly Fringe Festival

Image description: an image of a dancer in fifth position on pointe, wearing a strapless leotard and skirt is copied three times over a black background with large bold lettering that reads “I don’t dance”.
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When The Inner Critic Meets A Little Delusion

Caitlin Green

Kirner exposes the quintessential stage dancers’ inner monologue.

On the deck of a boat, three glamorous performers strike confident, dramatic poses. At the front, Raven Nightingale wears a black rhinestoned corset with cascading ruffled sleeves and fishnets, leaning toward the camera with playful bravado. Behind them, Miss Angie tilts her head back with effortless poise, hair cascading freely over her deep blue, velvet gown. To the side, AshantiDoll dazzles in a hot pink sequined gown and gloves, paired with bold jewelry and a blonde wig that evokes vintage Hollywood. With the river and Benjamin Franklin bridge faintly visible in the background, the image blends nautical calm with bold theatrical energy.
Photo: Stephanie Griffiths
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Shiver Me Tassels!

Emily “Lady Em” Culbreath

Bawdy games, cheeky acts, seaworthy chaos, and a boatload of fun.

three people wearing brightly colored clothing and blue lipstick hover closely together, looking off into the distance. they are leaning over miniature figurines of a desktop computer, a black and white checkered floor, a globe and other tiny toy objects.
Photo: Irina Varina
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Celebrating Nineties Nostalgia in ‘Future Jam ‘94’

Caitlin Green

At a séance sleepover party, they summon the spirit of Google from the future.

a group of four individuals stand together with arms lifted overhead making a clapping gesture with their hands. They are outside in the grass, surrounded by trees and other greenery. Their outfits are earth tones - browns, greens, and shades of grey.
Photo: Leigh Huster
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Clapping for Nature

Caitlin Green

How does our acknowledgment of nature’s value compare to our participation in sustaining it?

Two people look at an ipad with virtual reality images. Their backs are facing the camera and the person on the left wears a green hat, long locs, and a red shirt. The person on the right wears a black shirt and glasses.
Photo: Lori Waselchuk
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A Housewarming in a Magic Garden with Biscuits and Hibiscus

Caitlin Green

The space left room for us to take our time there, ease in, and stay awhile.

Photo: Courtesy of Philly Fringe
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Fairytales, Famine, and Anti-Semitism in Sugar Houses

Courtney Colón

A brutal truth is lodged in this fairytale’s retelling.

Photo: Larry Dixon
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Shifting Colors and Disco Balls

Madeline Shuron

It’s a piece about the localized bioenergetic field that surrounds living beings, and the dancers play with this energy.

Photo: Richi Devon and su guzey
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Growing the home within

Charly Santagado

Where are we going and what if we can never return?

Photo: Johanna Austin
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finding your dick!

desire amaiya

caggins undresses themselves in their dance theater solo "fem baby."

Photo: Malaya Ulan
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What is Flamenco on the fringes?

Anito Gavino

Digging for lineage and meaning in a contemporary Flamenco performance.