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Scene from Aniga Adiga that will be shown at Mixed Blood Theater as part of the MN Fringe Festival.
Credit: Photo courtesy of www.fringegestival.org
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Minnesota Fringe Festival features diverse stage shows
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Originally posted 7/28/2010
The 17th Annual Minnesota Fringe Festival runs Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 15 at 19 different venues in the Twin Cities area. This year’s festival has 169 different productions with about 1,000 participating artists, ranging from family-friendly shows to comedy to opera to storytelling.
Below is a listing of select Fringe Festival performances that predominantly feature performers of color. This list is not meant to be comprehensive; call 612-872-1212 or go to www.fringefestival.org for a complete list of performances.
• Aniga Adiga at Mixed Blood Theater, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls.
(http://fringefestival.org/2010/show/?id=1279)
“Aniga eya adiga” means ”me and you” in Somali. This show is a fun and insightful reflection on being African, American and Minnesotan. Created and performed by Bedlam’s Cedar Riverside Art Zone for Youth. For ages seven and older.
• Condoleeza’s Rites at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.
(http://fringefestival.org/2010/show/?id=1224)
Over-the-airways political satirist Condoleeza Truth unleashes a deadly blow to poor African Americans. Trapped between life and death, she is forced to review her history and is haunted by its reflection. Written by Ericka Dennis and presented by Tyehimba Leadership Center. For ages 16 and older; may contain adult language and/or loud noises/gunshots.
• EWOCs Do It in 10 Minutes at U of M Rarig Center Arena, 330 21st Ave. S., Mpls.
(http://fringefestival.org/2010/show/?id=1277)
Split between two bills (go to web page above for bill schedule), witness a collection of the best 10-minute plays by nine local EWOCs (Emerging Writers of Color) from the Unit Collective’s monthly series, Mpls. Madness. These works explore politics, relationships, personal enlightenment and, of course, midget porn star fantasies. For ages 16 and older; may contain adult language and/or loud noises/gunshots.
• Mixed Reality at the Ritz Theater Studio, 345 13th Ave. NE, Mpls.
(http://fringefestival.org/2010/show/?id=1241)
Written and performed by Julia Anderson Mann, this one-woman show is about growing up as a multiracial individual and her personal journey. It’s a time for all of us to ask the questions “Who am I?” “What am I?” “What do I believe?” “Why do I believe?” For ages seven and older.
Individual adult tickets for Fringe Festival performances are $12 plus a required one-time purchase of a festival admission button ($4). Tickets for children 12 and under are $5 and do not require a button. Discounts and multiple-show passes are also for sale.
All shows in the festival run 60 minutes or less. Show times are at 5:30, 7, 8:30 and 10 pm daily. Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 1, 2:30 and 4 pm. A 4 pm matinee is scheduled for Fri., Aug. 13 and there is no 10 pm performance on Sun., Aug. 15.
This information was provided by the Minnesota Fringe Festival.
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