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Earworm

September 10th at 7:00pm

From the creative team that brought you the sold-out smash "Foot Foul" comes a brand new hit play! On what was supposed to be a night of celebration, two estranged siblings reunite to come to terms with their past, present, and maybe even their future. Can you pick your family? And what do you do with all of the things you amass in life: the trauma, money, unsold merch and those songs that get stuck in your head?

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

The Man of Destiny

September 11th at 7:00pm

"The Man of Destiny" by George Bernard Shaw. Rochester's leading Shaw Company presents this humorous, one-act show concerning an incident early in Napoleon's career involving some stolen communiques and a mysterious young woman. Set in an Italian villa with a clever innkeeper; who will win in this battle of genders? Directed by James Landers and featuring Joe Edizel.

Length: 65 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Earworm

September 12th at 7:00pm

From the creative team that brought you the sold-out smash "Foot Foul" comes a brand new hit play! On what was supposed to be a night of celebration, two estranged siblings reunite to come to terms with their past, present, and maybe even their future. Can you pick your family? And what do you do with all of the things you amass in life: the trauma, money, unsold merch and those songs that get stuck in your head?

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Stand Up for Drag

September 13th at 7:00pm

Stand Up for Drag has been performing and entertaining Fringe audiences for many years, bringing the best of two worlds: drag and stand-up comedy. Come prepared to laugh, enjoy, and experience while supporting and expanding the drag and comedy community. See some of the best queens and kings of Rochester, including Kyla Minx and King Bey, and popular comedians including Yolanda Smilez, Cindy Arena and Kevin Markman.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Comedy

Drunk Opera

September 13th at 8:30pm

This ain’t your grandma's opera. Drinking? Yup. Cursing? For sure. Debauchery most foul? You bet. All against the backdrop of Donizetti’s renowned opera, "L'eliser d'Amore." One random cast member will down the shots as they attempt to run a fast-paced, abridged version of the opera in less than an hour with the “help” of audience participation. Cheers!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Music

Al Laddin or A Gilbert and Sullivan Arabian Night

September 14th at 2:00pm

Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan company presents a one-act mash-up musical, setting the age-old tale of magic, wishes, mishaps and romance to the Victorian-era duo's favorites. Deep in the heart of Victorian London, there's a street urchin named Alan Laddin who is about to unleash the magic waiting behind the big brass handle of Number Seventy, Simmery Axe.

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Not Enough Light Makes the QND Kids Awesome

September 14th at 3:30pm

Down at the studios of WQND, Stefan and his puppet assistant Charlie are preparing for another episode. Only this time, the episode will be performed live, in front of a studio audience! This audience-participatory show invites attendees to decide which short scene they would like to see performed next. Simply call out the number that corresponds to each given scene, and it will be performed on the spot! Inspired by the play "Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind" by Greg Allen.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Before Our Eyes

September 14th at 5:00pm

After being murdered, Bet finds herself stuck in a time loop with her roommate, Ophelia. Determined to find a way out of the spiral and believing the key lies in change, the two try to figure out what or who has to do that. But as the loop repeats, they come to terms with the true nature of their predicament. Written by Rochester native Jessica Wienecke, this show explores themes of murder, romance, and betrayal.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Earworm

September 14th at 6:30pm

From the creative team that brought you the sold-out smash "Foot Foul" comes a brand new hit play! On what was supposed to be a night of celebration, two estranged siblings reunite to come to terms with their past, present, and maybe even their future. Can you pick your family? And what do you do with all of the things you amass in life: the trauma, money, unsold merch and those songs that get stuck in your head?

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

The Velvet Noose

September 14th at 8:00pm

The Velvet Noose is highly stylized, avant-garde physical theater well-regarded in their unique approach to story telling: unforgettably physical and emotionally provocative. Theater you can feel! For each Fringe, the troupe creates new shows rooted in Greek literature. Cinematic dance and absurd humor are explored to therapeutic tenacity, resulting in outright dazzling effects. Their professionally-produced, sold out performances leave audiences in awe.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Stages of the Game Teen Improv Troupe

September 15th at 2:00pm

A hilarious outburst of improv performed by some of the brightest (and slightly twisted) teen minds in our area. This fast-paced, interactive show is fun for the whole family! Audience participation is encouraged, so bring your razor-sharp wit, along with your own unique and goofy ideas. Produced by A Magical Journey Thru Stages, and performed by Stages of the the Game Improv Troupe. You'll be howling with laughter at the madcap comedy created by some pretty creative kids!

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Comedy

A Little Scary Show!

September 15th at 3:30pm

As ghost stories go, this one is A Little Scary Show! It is the tale of how Ted Baumhauer met Leon “The Wizard” Rehan, who passed away in the Great Blizzard in 1888! Every year Leon’s home town of Caribou celebrates his life with a show dedicated to him. When Ted received the invitation to be their performer he was honored. But he soon realized he had no idea what he'd gotten himself into.

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Comedy

Commotion Dance Theater

September 15th at 5:00pm

Commotion Dance Theater weaves magic, mayhem, and mystery in works inspired by folk and fairy tales, and the pure joy of dance. Laurie MacFarlane and Ruben T. Ornelas offer new works that blend text, music, movement, and the visual arts in a seamless show of theatrical delight! Collaborators include visual artist Martha Schermerhorn and composers Jason Roebke and Parker Callister.

Length: 50 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Multidisciplinary

The Geriactors Present: Live From Rochester

September 15th at 6:30pm

We formed the Geriactors in 2000 and have been touring in western New York ever since. Our membership has changed over the years, but we are all experienced actors, with a combined experience of two to three centuries. We have teamed with local writers who have created wonderful material for us. We bring you a sample; some are world premieres. Come out for an entertaining evening of locally-written short plays performed by a Rochester-based theatrical team!

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Diary of a Techie

September 15th at 8:00pm

We all see the show on stage, but what about the people behind the scenes? Who is in charge before (and after) the lights come up, making sure everything fits for both the director's vision and the players' needs? What are their stories? Come hear about the mishaps, challenges, and triumphs from your very own Rochester techies who are not always in the spotlight.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

The Geriactors Present: Live From Rochester

September 16th at 7:00pm

We formed the Geriactors in 2000 and have been touring in western New York ever since. Our membership has changed over the years, but we are all experienced actors, with a combined experience of two to three centuries. We have teamed with local writers who have created wonderful material for us. We bring you a sample; some are world premieres. Come out for an entertaining evening of locally-written short plays performed by a Rochester-based theatrical team!

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Diary of a Techie

September 17th at 7:00pm

We all see the show on stage, but what about the people behind the scenes? Who is in charge before (and after) the lights come up, making sure everything fits for both the director's vision and the players' needs? What are their stories? Come hear about the mishaps, challenges, and triumphs from your very own Rochester techies who are not always in the spotlight.

Length: 45 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Al Laddin or A Gilbert and Sullivan Arabian Night

September 18th at 7:00pm

Rochester's Gilbert and Sullivan company presents a one-act mash-up musical, setting the age-old tale of magic, wishes, mishaps and romance to the Victorian-era duo's favorites. Deep in the heart of Victorian London, there's a street urchin named Alan Laddin who is about to unleash the magic waiting behind the big brass handle of Number Seventy, Simmery Axe.

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

The Geriactors Present: Live From Rochester

September 19th at 7:00pm

We formed the Geriactors in 2000 and have been touring in western New York ever since. Our membership has changed over the years, but we are all experienced actors, with a combined experience of two to three centuries. We have teamed with local writers who have created wonderful material for us. We bring you a sample; some are world premieres. Come out for an entertaining evening of locally-written short plays performed by a Rochester-based theatrical team!

Length: 55 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Theatre

Stand Up for Drag

September 20th at 7:00pm

Stand Up for Drag has been performing and entertaining Fringe audiences for many years, bringing the best of two worlds: drag and stand-up comedy. Come prepared to laugh, enjoy, and experience while supporting and expanding the drag and comedy community. See some of the best queens and kings of Rochester, including Kyla Minx and King Bey, and popular comedians including Yolanda Smilez, Cindy Arena and Kevin Markman.

Length: 60 Minutes
Tickets: Required
Venue: MuCCC
Genre: Comedy

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