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Scranton Fringe Fest Finds a Home
5 Jul
Summary
- The festival secured a permanent venue in North Scranton.
- A free youth workshop culminates in a performance July 17.
- The play 'Ulysses of Scranton' tours internationally.
The Scranton Fringe Festival has announced its acquisition of a permanent venue in North Scranton, to be known as the Sanctuary Theater, located at 1735 North Main Ave. This space, formerly a church, will serve as a dedicated hub for artistic endeavors while the festival continues to utilize various city locations for its October programming.
Prior to the main October festival, the Sanctuary Theater will host a free two-week Young Theatre Makers intensive workshop for students in grades six through twelve. This program, beginning shortly and taught by Simone Daniel and guest artists, will culminate in a performance at the new venue on July 17. Additionally, the Sanctuary Theater will feature an encore performance of Fringe's original play, 'Ulysses of Scranton,' on July 24-25. This production has previously been staged locally and was performed internationally in Ireland, with plans for an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
The main Scranton Fringe Festival is scheduled to take place from October 1-10, transforming a dozen venues across the city into a showcase for diverse artistic works. A key component will be the presentation of new plays by writers from Fringe's incubator program, focusing on contemporary issues and supported by the local advocacy group In This Together NEPA. The participating playwrights include Jess Mason, Will Krisanda, Denise M. Clark, and Fenix Dietz.
