Why you love the Fringe.
Dangerous Signs is a dynamic performance group specializing in American Sign Language poetry, blending dance, mime, music, and storytelling into a captivating experience. Join us at Fringe 2024 for our twelfth production, "Back to the Future: The 12 Years," where we celebrate our journey and explore our past, present, and future through powerful, expressive performances.
September 13th at 7:15pm
Straight-ahead jazz from the period known in design circles as mid-century modern, roughly the 1940s through '60s. The quartet features Al Biles on trumpet and flugel, Chuck Dye on seven-string guitar, Bruce Goldman on upright bass, and Steve Gates on drums. Their repertoire includes Miles, Monk, Gershwin, Golson, Porter, Shorter, Silver, Rollins, Jobim, and Ellington. They’ve played together in various overlapping groups for years, but this quartet is special!
Join us as RIT Improv returns for another year of silliness and fun with a comedy show that will showcase the skill that is improvisational comedy! Anything can happen when these students think on their feet and create situations that could just spin out of control. Come and experience improv in action with RIT Improv. It’s a show that is sure to get you laughing!
September 13th at 9:00pm
Two of RIT’s a cappella groups come together to perform today’s top songs, old favorites and maybe something new. Eight Beat Measure is RIT’s original a cappella group. A combo of tenor, baritone, and bass, Eight Beat performs a mix from classics to today’s hits. Kaminari is an all-gender, soprano-alto-tenor-bass group singing Japanese music ranging from city pop to J-rock.
Signatures Art & Literary Magazine writers will be reading excerpts from the 39th issue. These creative writing pieces cover a range of topics, including but not limited to trans poetry and fantastical short-stories. Signatures is an award-winning, student-run publication featuring writers and artists from the collective student body of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Tarot cards have been used for centuries to both tell fortunes and to self-reflect, which intersect at storytelling. In this experience, tarot cards will be used to inspire poetry, collective storytelling, and human connection through the journey of the Major Arcana and themes that come through tarot. Join a community dedicated to mystery and see what images speak to you and help you find your best path forward!
September 14th at 12:45pm
Pianist Angela Nkugwa and violinist Christopher Holmes have joined their extensive musical backgrounds to showcase the unique sounds created when cultures blend! An inspirational show of artistry and musicianship, Angela and Chris have curated a performance that encompasses a range of genres that all music lovers can enjoy. These talented musicians demonstrate the power of appreciating the beauty of our differences, and manifest the elegance of refined talent and creative thought.
September 14th at 1:45pm
Join the humorously unpredictable journey of a guitar-wielding, quick-witted singer-songwriter whose sharp insights are matched only by his musical “talent.” This show, with minimal preparation, may offer original lyrics, catchy tunes, and storytelling that will entertain and may confuse you. There may be guest stars; who knows? Perfect for anyone who can tolerate a dash of madness. This blurb written by ChatGPT and edited by the CPA sometimes known as Bill.
Could there be a through line between video games and queer faith-making? The only way to find out is through sooong! In this game-inspired, musical theater infused, memoir cabaret, the Rev. Sam Kinsman and the RIT Progressive Chapel Community ensemble will take audiences on a journey from chaos to structure. Through memory and geekery, we'll see how embodied hope can help us all overcome life's challenges. Whether you're a god gamer, a musical theater queen, or simply curious, come on by.
September 14th at 4:45pm
Professional Caricaturist and Cartoonist Dave “Bippy” Boyer will show and demonstrate caricatures. With his 33-year experience drawing more than 30,000 people and traveling to Japan 16 times to draw and teach, Dave offers a a lighthearted and informative show. Be inspired to try drawing and appreciate the visual and graphic arts. You won't want to miss this!
September 15th at 11:00am
Come watch the RIT and Rochester area community perform a series of musical theater acts and songs. From comedies to dramas, solos, duets, and dynamic group scenes, there’s something for everyone as our vocalists recreate iconic moments from old-school and new-age theater. We hope you will come to enjoy a night full of live music that you will be sure to remember!
September 15th at 12:30pm
Tiger Steel plays an exciting concert on authentic steel drums. Students at RIT continue to be performing artists, dancers, actors and musicians as they pursue their advanced studies, celebrating the full community of arts and sciences. From pulsating calypsos to American popular music, you’ll enjoy a musical journey as the steelband ensemble shares passion for this unique musical tradition.
PeaceArt International Inc. was founded in 1990 by Thomas Warfield to foster world peace through the arts and the creative process. This interactive workshop and performance guides participants through collective storytelling and using the creative processes of music, dance, and poetry to explore restorative practices for personal and social healing. Experience genuine relationship building and nurture compassion for oneself and community.
September 15th at 3:30pm
Join us for an electrifying showcase by the Brick City Boppers, RIT's finest swing dancing club, featuring not only captivating social dancing but also meticulously crafted choreography reminiscent of the glamorous 1930s era. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Lindy Hop culture as we pay homage to its heritage with sensational line dances that are as timeless as they are exhilarating.
NTID Sunshine is a traveling show that offers performances for children, teenagers and the general community. Our engaging shows provide valuable insights into the human condition, and skits and concerts demonstrate positive role models. Our performances demonstrate that diversity wins and that deaf and hearing people can successfully interact and engage with one another. This variety show will include dance, song, poetry, visual media, and storytelling in ASL and voice.
Fred Michael Beam examines what it’s like to exist at the intersections of several identities and the ways his lived experiences don’t always align with the labels that the rest of the world uses. Standing alone, Beam signs a heartfelt monologue, as we hear his words spoken by an off-stage interpreter. Beam is backed by a slideshow of projected text and images, though his expressive performance makes the images feel almost unnecessary.
September 19th at 5:15pm
Enjoy the very best animation, fiction, documentary, and experimental films made by students during the 2023-2024 academic year and selected by the faculty of the Rochester Institute of Technology's famed School of Film and Animation. Witness the future of media in one evening of delightful and diverse entertainment from a new generation, born in this century.
September 20th at 5:00pm
Visual storytelling is about empathy, depth and substance. This faculty-selected program presents cinematic, documentary short films created by students from RIT's School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. Each film brings human-centered awareness to the stories of people, social issues, and events from Rochester and beyond, and is the final capstone project for a student completing the BFA degree in photography.
September 20th at 6:30pm
Urban Boys US is a dance crew that emerged in Rochester before the 2020 world disaster. They are gentlemen who graduated from the Rochester City School District in 2020 and separated to pursue college and career. After four years apart each grew from a teen to an adult, and figured out what they want to do with their lives. The crew has expanded to include members of Team Vision, a crew led by Najee Brantley. Expect popping, hip-hop, some joking and breaking!
September 20th at 7:15pm
Two of RIT’s a cappella groups put on an amazing show together. Brick City Singers is a four-part lower-voice group that boldly goes where no other will, all while wearing Hawaiian shirts! Proof of Purchase, also known as POP, is an all-gender group performing a diverse set of songs from all sorts of genres and eras.
