Get more than just a peek behind the curtain in Kimberly Prentice's new solo show, Unseen, which won Best One-Woman Show at the 2023 United Solo Theatre Festival. Utilizing the journey of dressers and other backstage workers, Unseen reaches into deeper truths of WTF it feels like to be unseen. Kimberly Prentice is a writer/actor/singer/dancer/producer who has also been a Broadway dresser for over 25 years. Not only does Kimberly give us the dish on her newest Fringe show, but she also gives us a glimpse into what it's like working in the theatre industry in New York City for decades.

If you have been to the Midwest, you know it is delightful, and if you haven't, WTF are you waiting for?! The Omaha Fringe Festival is making its way in the Midwest and is well worth your time. The Omaha Fringe strives to bring the different members of the Omaha theatre community together for one open-access and inclusive festival where theatre artists can experiment with new works, and audiences can experience new theatrical movements. The Omaha Fringe Festival 2024 runs August 8-11.

Learn more about the Omaha Fringe Festival.

Follow the Omaha Fringe Festival on Instagram @omahafringefestival and on Facebook at Omaha Fringe Festival.

WTF is the best way to deal with trauma? With humor of course! Maarika Freund discusses her show PEACHES: THE PLAY and how she was able to process and then turn the most traumatic experience of her life into a comedy. Plus, hear how Maarika became one of our fringe besties.

Maarika co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the web series “Millie & Midge,” has had her work featured at the L.A. Comedy Festival, and is the creator of PEACHES: THE PODCAST, which is being developed into a television series. Maarika is a founding member of My Voice, My Choice, an initiative that successfully changed the Canadian Criminal Code on October 26th, 2023, in order to secure better rights for victims of s*xual assault.

*A note to listeners: this episode contains discussions of s*xual violence. If this is not for you at this time, please let this episode pass, and we will catch you next time.

Learn more about Maarika on her WEBSITE.

Keep up with Maarika on Instagram @peaches.thepodcast and @maarikaisfunny

If you need assistance with s*xual violence, please reach out to:

Ending Violence Association of Canada

RAINN in the US

The Survivors Trust in the UK

Creating safe spaces can be a challenge, particularly in the fringe environment. Josie Nixon, the creator and host of EXPOSED Storytelling, gives us a deep dive into living a life exposed that will have you thinking and maybe even wiping away a few tears. WTF Josie, making us feel, in all the best ways?!

Learn more about EXPOSED.

Follow EXPOSED on Instagram and Facebook @xposedstorytelling

* A note to listeners: this episode contains brief descriptions of intimate partner violence. If this is not for you, please feel free to let this episode pass, and we will catch you next time.

For help with sexual assault, please reach out to RAINN on the WEB or by phone at 800.656.4673.

WTF do Gerard Butler, horses, and fruit salad have to do with Chase Brantley? World-renowned clown Chase Brantley visits with us on clowning in the US, the top secret tips on successful clowning, and his newest show, Don Doberman: Ping Pong Champ. This episode is no joke.

Keep up with Chase on Instagram @moonlight.theater.company

Denver Aerial Dance Collective brings together dancers and choreographers from various dance backgrounds, including Ballet, Latin, Jazz, Contemporary, and Aerial dance, to create mesmerizing shows. Collective Member Taylor Coniglio tells us about the collective's unique Fringe history, the secrets behind working in a collective, and WTF their shows are so breathtaking.

Keep up with DADC HERE

Find them on Instagram @denver_aerial_dance_collective

Turning creepy into hilarious. Blair Moro, the creator and producer of Cabaret of Murder, shares how a show based on works of art created by serial killers turned into a Best of Fringe show and plays to sold-out crowds across Canada. He also shares a wealth of wisdom on the best ways to fringe.

Keep up with Cabaret of Murder on Instagram @cabaretofmurder

Check out Blair's YouTube Chanel Totodile Tales.

You've seen them, those people who walk around public talking to themselves; they're crazy, right? Turns out they're probably just writing a stand-up routine. Stand-up comedian Joshua Emerson gets real about the life of a comedian and the perspective his Navajo heritage brings to his work. Joshua and Lauren discuss the creative process, the Navajo's epic clapback, and WTF the shampoo with No More Tears has to do with comedy.

Keep up with Joshua on Instagram @dangeremerson

Take a trip to the Island Spectacle at the Cres Fringe Festival. Founder and director Celeste de Moriae shares the beauty of Cres,Croatia and WTF you need to put this festival on your GO TO list, which may or may not have to do with sneaky octopuses.

Visit the Cres Fringe Festival Website

Follow Cres Fringe Festival on Facebook and Instagram

Connect with Celeste HERE

Grease is the word in this episode featuring Canadian solo artist Megan Phillips of Grease, Too! and Megan's Making It. Meg and Lauren discuss everything from the value of solo theatre to obsessing over Grease and WTF you should fart on stage.

Connect with Megan HERE

Follow her on Instagram @MegNatPhil