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PRODUCED BY 3 IS PROUD TO PRESENT WELCOME TO FR!NGE Welcome to the 14th Annual KC Fringe Festival! KANSAS CITY The KC Fringe showcases local, national, and international artists in a ARTS diverse melting pot of performing and visual arts. Whether you’re a first- EXPERIENCE timer or a veteran Fringer, welcome to our favorite time of year! 2018 The Fringe Festival is a stage for the diversity, innovation, and creativity AUG 25–OCT 28 that can be found throughout our community. This event is an example of Kansas City’s contemporary visual and performing artists join their national and how the arts bring people from all walks of life together, inspiring partici- international counterparts in transforming the city into an ever-evolving arts pants and attendees to embrace creativity and dare to be different. experience. For nine weeks, in spaces familiar and new, in parks and urban spaces, in galleries, performance halls and outdoor stages — Open Spaces The KC Fringe has something for everyone. The youngest members of will transform Kansas City into a living cultural tapestry into which the best of the your family can find their Fringe during our opening weekend. Our YOUth world’s collective imagination can be woven. Fringe program takes place at The Plaza Library, and teens will produce and perform with KC Fringe at Kansas City Young Audiences and access workshops at The Nelson Atkins Museum. Our regular Fringe shows span across 14 venues and feature 76 different producers with over 630 par- ticipating artists. Our galleries showcase 35 Visual Artists across multiple CONTENTS mediums. And don’t forget to join us for our special community events- Staff ............... 5 AUG 25–OCT 28 EVERY WEEKEND OCT 12–14 AUG 25–OCT 28 Opening Night, Closing Night, and Late Nite on The Fringe! There are more 40+ contemporary Performances, handmade A weekend of iconic visual Local partners art installations goods, food and more and performing artists & creative ventures than 400 opportunities to find your Fringe this year! SWOPE PARK & THROUGHOUT K.C. SWOPE PARK STARLIGHT & THE VILLAGE IN SWOPE PARK THROUGHOUT K.C. Sponsors & Donors ...7 OPENSPACESKC.COM The Festival is a huge undertaking that wouldn’t happen without our What’s the Fringe? .... 9 extraordinary staff and volunteers. They’re truly the unsung superstars Venue Map ......... 11 of the Fringe. Of course, a special thank you goes to our sponsors and donors. This event would not happen without your dedication and Youth & Teen Fringe.. 13 generosity! Visual Arts ......... 15 Our goal is to be as inclusive as possible to better serve our audience Button Perks ....... 35 and artists. We embody freedom of expression and acceptance with zero judgment. Having a place where being inclusive and welcoming to all is Show Schedule ...... 37 incredibly needed in this country right now. Special Events ...... 49 We have seen tremendous growth as an organization. In addition to KC Show Info .......... 50 Fringe, KC Creates also produces WaterFire KC and Inspire - KC Corporate Arts Challenge. We are also the Fiscal Agent and Project Manager for Artist & Show Index.. 78 Mayor James and Scott Francis’ new citywide event - Open Spaces KC, a new 2 month long celebration of the arts launching August, 2018. Keep watching. There’s even more to come! Fringefully, Cheryl Kimmi Executive Producer 5 FRINGE STAFF THE KANSAS CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL PO Box 415001 Kansas City, MO 64141-5001 [email protected] 816-359-9195 OPERATIONS STAFF Jaime Aguirre–Grants Writer Diana Arganbright–Office Administrator Dalene Bradford–Strategic Planning Noelle Bradley–411 Coordinator Peggy Brockschmidt–Bookkeeper Tiffany Chappell–Program Manager and Director of Operations Bryan Colley–Printed Program, Technology Chief Anna DeSando–Branding Developer, Creative Guru Barbara Dooley–Director of Special Projects Ashley Dover–Technical Assistant Skip Gordon–Technical Director Nico Gray–Marketing Director Sheri Hall–Youth Fringe Coordinator Brent Kimmi–Operations Advisor Cheryl Kimmi–Founder and Executive Producer Phil Kimmi–Billeting Coordinator Erik LaLonde–Graphic Design Sara Engman-Slaughter–Visual Arts Coordinator Jake Swaney–Social Media Coordinator Sandy Woodson–Library Liaison and Teen Fringe Coordinator Visual Arts Team–Katheryn Krouse, Lisa Coyan, Spenser Albertsen, Susana Bruhn Volunteer Team–Rose Abrams, Doug Adair, Gloria Christison, Kathleen Hermes, Richie Johnson, Joshua Judy, Jen Kiper, Trisha Van Wig and Meghan Young, Stephanie Davis, April Hendrickson Interns–Natalie Leslie and Katie Schieferecke SPECIAL THANKS Union Station–George Guastello, Jerry Baber, Nale Uhl, Charlie Frank and Wes; The Creativity Connection: Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse; Henderson Engineering; Johnson County Public Library; Kansas City Public Library; KKFI 90.1 FM Community Radio; Mark Edelman and Theatre League; Mike Burke of Burke Payne, LLC; The Missouri Arts Council; Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation; The Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; Schlafly Beer; Service Printing and Graphics; Lance Loewenstein Attorney at Law PC; Mia Porterfield & Doug Higson with VMA; Adair Exchange Bank Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Conarroe Trudy Homan Lance Loewenstein Deborah Shouse Maryfrances Wagner Ron Zoglin 7 SPONSORS & DONORS JOIN FRIENDS OF SPONSORS & DONORS FRIENDS OF FRINGE FRINGE TODAY $10,000+ LEAD SPONSOR $500+ FRINGE FANATIC $500+ FRINGE FANATIC Mark Edelman–Theatre League Samuel Bennett • Tax deductible $380 Missouri Arts Council Dalene Bradford • Listed in Program Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Ron Zoglin and Deborah Shouse, • Listed on website Neighborhood Tourist & Development The Creativity Connection Fund Endless Variety, Matchless Talent! • Notification of all Fringe events $250+ FRINGE FAVORITES • Discounted admission to select special $5,000+ DONOR Lee Barewin 2018-19 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! events The Arts KC Fund Barbara Dooley • Two Festival T-Shirts The Francis Families Foundation Trudie Homan • Punch card Clarence Simmons $2,000+ DONOR • Two Buttons Maryfrances Wagner and Greg Field • 15% Off Merchandise Sales at 411 Adair Exchange Bank Foundation Mark and Doni Conarroe $100+ FRINGE FAITHFUL $250+ FRINGE FAVORITES Henderson Engineering–Visual Arts Peggy Brockschmidt • Tax deductible $190 Sponsor Gloria Christison • Listed in Program Lance and Heather Loewenstein Una Creditor • Listed on website Phil Hampton $1,000+ DONOR • Notification of all Fringe events Charles Joss Doug Adair and Joshua Judy • Discounted admission to select special Phil Meiers Don and Pat Dagenais events Sarah and Jim Weitzel • Two Festival T-Shirts Dunn Family Foundation Richie Johnson • 4 tickets Friends of Fringe donations of $50 and • 15% Off Merchandise Sales at 411 above will receive a tax deductible letter KC Fringe is primarily a volunteer orga- less than the value of the gift. To donate $100+ FRINGE FAITHFUL nization including seasonal festival staff, or sponsor visit kcfringe.org or email Oct. 14 Nov. 4 Nov. 17 • Tax deductible $70 board, and festival volunteers. KC Fringe [email protected] Scott Bradlee’s The Fab Four – Stray Cat • Listed in Program is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Postmodern The Ultimate Lee Rocker • Listed on website chartered in the State of Missouri. • Notification of all Fringe events Jukebox Tribute Original Stray Cat • Discounted admission to select special Gramophone music in Beatles classics Lee Rocker performs events a smartphone world! recreated note-for- “Stray Cat Strut,” Hear today’s hits note, hairstyle-for- “Rock This Town” and • One Festival T-Shirt presented in PMJs hairstyle. As close to more. • 2 tickets vintage style. the real thing as it • 15% Off Merchandise Sales at 411 gets. $50+ FRINGE FOLLOWER • Tax deductible $40 • Listed in Program • Listed on website • Notification of all Fringe events • One Festival T-Shirt • 15% Off Merchandise Sales at 411 $25+ FRINGE FANS Buy 5 or more events and save 10%! • Listed in Program • Listed on website jccc.edu/CarlsenCenter | 913-469-4445 • Notification of all Fringe events NO ONLINE FEES | FREE PARKING | WINE & BEER AVAILABLE • 15% Off Merchandise Sales at 411 9 WTF? WHAT’S THE FRINGE? OPENING NIGHT The Fringe Festival is one of Kansas City’s largest Performing 7:00PM JULY 19 - UNION STATION EXTREME SCREEN Arts Festivals – 11 days packed to the brim with performing and The best way to dive into Fringe is to attend the opening visual arts. KC Fringe takes place in 20 venues from Downtown night party, where the public will have an opportunity to to the Plaza with multiple events at each venue every night. sample two minute teasers of many festival performances Whatever your fancy, KC Fringe has something for you! and offerings. We roll out the Fringe carpet at 6:00pm for the Fringe Walk, and teasers begin at 7:00pm. This event will be at HOW TO FRINGE Union Stations’ Extreme Screen and is free to the public. Public STEP 1: GET THE SCHEDULE parking is available in the West Yards’ parking garage located The printed schedule is available at all Fringe venues during the on the west side of Union Station. festival, online at kcfringe.org, or on our KC Fringe Mobile App. BEST OF FRINGE STEP 2: BUY A BUTTON SUNDAY, JULY 29 The Fringe Button provides access to every event at Fringe. Want to see the most popular shows at Fringe? The event with With your $5 Fringe Button, you can purchase tickets to any the best average attendance at each venue will receive a bonus Fringe show and gain entrance to free events like Late Night on performance at that venue on Sunday, July 29. The Best of the Fringe. Children 12 and under get their Fringe Button free. Fringe schedule will be announced at midnight Saturday, July Buttons are available at every Fringe venue during the festival 28 at Late Night and on our website at kcfringe.org. and at Fringe 411 in the Grand Hall of Union Station (see hours below). CLOSING NIGHT PARTY STEP 3: GET A TICKET 6:00PM-9:00PM - HAVERTY FAMILY YARDS Ticket prices are $10 for each event and can be purchased Celebrate the end of another great Fringe at our closing night at the venues 30 minutes prior to showtime, in advance on party starting at 6:00pm on Sunday, July 29 at The Haverty kcfringe.org, or at Fringe 411 in Union Station.