Here’s the next week of our Fringe itinerary!

Each Friday, we’re sharing our September calendars with you! Here’s the latest. Use our picks to help plan your own Fringe schedule if the lineup has you overwhelmed, and if you end up joining us in the audience, be sure to say hello!

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FIND ALAINA:
Late Night Snacks
WHEN: Friday, September 9 (media preview)
WHERE: The Switch
WHY: BSR is heading to the pre-show of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, which opens to the public on September 10. Each night is different: drag queens, opera stars, spoken word, and everything in between. It’s pay-what-you-can!

FIND NEIL:
The N Crowd
WHEN: Friday, September 9
WHERE: Twitch
WHY: I’m in this show! Shortform improv is such a fun medium of play and entertainment. The N Crowd has honed our show and cast sharply. We’ve also had the opportunity to experiment with what it means to perform virtually, which has in fact heightened our ability to interact with audience members.

FIND GABRIELLE KAPLAN-MAYER:
LGBTQuiet
WHEN: Saturday, September 10
WHERE: Venice Island Performing Arts Center
WHY: Hi, I’m Gabby, BSR’s social-media manager. I think it’s very cool that the Fringe is including this timely production, inspired by the discourse surrounding the Don’t Say Gay Bill, performed by Philly teens!

FIND ALAINA:
Fresh Ink Shorts
WHEN: Saturday, September 10
WHERE: The Skinner Studio at Plays and Players
WHY: This 75-minute show promises a lighting round of brand-new short plays. I want to see some of the freshest work the Fringe had to offer, and this sounds like a fun pick.

I Hear You and I’d Like to Respond
WHEN: Sunday, September 11
WHERE: Icebox Project Space
WHY: Tell me you’re in therapy without telling me you’re in therapy. I always look out for the latest from Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, and this is no exception. It looks particularly enticing for people who are fascinated by human communication.

FIND NEIL:
Betty Takes Charge: The Gauntlet of Joy
WHEN: Sunday, September 11
WHERE: Fergie’s Pub
WHY: I love comedy shows that play with the form of what a comedy show needs to be. Betty Smithsonian has been developing more and more innovations over the past years, Free Fringe among them, and I’m eager to see just what happens with this lineup of talent!

FIND NEIL AND ALAINA:
Nitty Gritty: A Philly-themed Storytelling Show
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14
WHERE: Theatre Exile
WHY: Who doesn’t love a night of true stories about life in the inimitable Philadelphia, thanks to Crossroads Comedy and Philly storytelling icon Geoff Jackson? Plus it’s happening right in our South Philly neighborhood. This one was a no-brainer.

FIND GABBY:
Late Night Snacks
WHEN: Sunday, September 11, a family-friendly show
WHERE: The Switch
WHY: I’ve wanted to see The Bearded Ladies Cabaret for some time–and am excited they’re offering a family show Sunday afternoon! I’m taking one of my kids who is passionate about performance.

FIND ALAINA:
Abortions for All: A Planned Comedy Showcase
WHEN: Thursday, September 15
WHERE: Tattooed Mom
WHY: This Free Fringe show at Tattooed Mom boasts local comics like Betty Smithsonian, Rachel Fogletto, and Kat Mosely, plus a fundraiser for Abortion Liberation Fund of PA. See you there!

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