The Velvet Noose

Shamanic imagery. Ancient dark fantasy. All align in an immersive, experiential performance of live-action Tarot card readings. Audience members are directly engaged, some receiving a limited-edition original print upon entering the experience. As screams from darkness announce the drawn cards, the inanimate animates through improvisation and choreographed theatrics. Therapeutic expression blooms through ambitious mask-work and contact improv, while gongs and synthesizers create an intense, holistic soundtrack. After last year's full-house debut, "The Velvet Noose" returns anew. PEACE.

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre
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Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play

The critically acclaimed off-Broadway show based on the life of Josephine Baker returns! This six-time "Best of Fest" winner is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. "It’s is a perfect piece of theatre for the time we are currently in." ★★★★★ (Plays To See NYC) "riveting ... a beautiful celebration" (CITY Newspaper)

Length: 75 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: School of the Arts: Allen Main Stage Theatre
Genre: Theatre

Tiramisu

After a completely sold-out run at the 2016 and 2017 Rochester Fringes, Michael Burgos returns with his second show, "Tiramisu." Several years after their relationship ends, Tony – a washed-up American musician – realizes that Teresa – an Italian pastry chef –was the one who got away. Not knowing what else to do, Tony writes a musical about tiramisu and tours it globally, in the hopes that Teresa will see the show and fall in love with him again.