Martinicity: Early Fringe Festival FavoritesMike Blaketag:martinicity.net,2005:TypoTypo2009-05-17T21:00:28+00:00Mike Blakeurn:uuid:92acba14-cdf0-455b-93d1-76a5d4a9caff2009-05-11T17:38:00+00:002009-05-17T21:00:28+00:00Early Fringe Festival Favorites<h1>Ten Must See Fringe Shows</h1>
<p>The <a href="http://orlandofringe.org">Orlando Fringe</a> is just days away. If you don’t have time to hang out at the beer tent to get instant show reviews, here’s a few gems I’ll be attending. I’ll start with the more mainstream picks, shows that should be fun for the whole family, then move on to some picks for mature audiences.</p>
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<h1>Family Style</h1>
<p>The Fringe can get freaky. If your hanging with young ones, or old ones, you may want to ease into any potential culture shock with one of the shows with a “General Audience” Rating.</p>
<h3>Comedy</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/273">A Day to Remember</a></h4>
<p>These clowns are really season veterans from Orlando’s own <a href="http://www.sak.com/">Sak Comedy Lab</a> who have been honing their craft for years on Monday nights at <a href="http://www.tastecp.com/">Taste</a>. With a completely new show every performance, and only $7 a ticket, this show may be the best bang for your buck in the whole festival.</p>
<h3>Drama</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/293">7 (x1) Samurai</a></h4>
<p>How about the “Best Solo Performance” in the DC Fringe? This presentation of 7 Samurai “complete with peasants, bandits, samurai warriors, and a spectacular fight scene ” will not disappoint!</p>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/316">A New World</a></h4>
<p>The talented students and staff of <a href="http://www.winterspringsarts.org/news.php">Winter Springs Performing Arts</a> are putting on an all out production they’re calling a “Musical Theater Dramady”. Supporting local artists and showcasing new talent is the Fringe at its best. This show should be very entertaining.</p>
<h3>Dance</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/322">Simplex/Complex</a></h4>
<p>The talented local favorites at Voci Dance team up with NY’s DeXdance team up for an “edgy, intelligent adventure in contemporary dance theatre.” These dancers are pure pleasure to watch.</p>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/320">Flamenco con Fusion</a></h4>
<p>This is a must see. A fresh look at a refined art form, perhaps the most accomplished artists in the Fringe do the entertaining in this show. Ricardo Garcia’s guitar playing could put this show in the Music category below, but you get the idea. Just see this show.</p>
<h3>Music</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/317">Movin’ Melvin Brown</a></h4>
<p>Did I mention award winning shows? Mevlin Brown has gotten rave reviews from Edinburgh Scotland to Ausin Texas, and a couple of Fringes in between. We’re lucky to have international stars like this here in O-Town.</p>
<h3>Puppets</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/312">Family Puppet Blast!</a></h4>
<p>Heather Henson brings together the best of Orlando’s amazing puppet scene for this all out Puppet Fest. Local favorite Wavey Davey performs Friday the 15th at 6PM. With a different show every night, you may want to attend the Puppet Slam more than once.</p>
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<h1>Cheeky</h1>
<p>Once you’ve started fringing, why not take advantage of the 100% uncensored feature , and challenge your sensibilities? Here’s some shows that should be entertaining as well as a bit embarrassing if you watch them sitting next to your Mom or you local clergyman (or both).</p>
<h3>Comedy</h3>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/307">The Karate Guy</a></h4>
<p>This Karate Kid spoof got big laughs at the Fringe Preview. Mr Miagi and Daniel-san are at it again, but not in the way you may remember.</p>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/277">The Well of Horniness</a></h4>
<p><p>”... high-camp lesbian murder mystery … ”. I’m sold.</p></p>
<h4><a href="http://orlandofringe.org/node/292">The Cody River’s Show</a></h4>
<p>This show’s not really ‘cheeky’ just different. Click on the link above, than click reviews. Even professional reviewers don’t know how to describe this show. I sure don’t, but I’m seeing it again. It’s that strange, and that good.</p>
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<p>Hope to see everyone at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lochaven+Park+orlando&vps=1&jsv=157e&sll=44.081882,-123.151417&sspn=0.006828,0.010428&ie=UTF8&latlng=28570631,-81366960,7410659672767395714&ei=RFIISpXPDo2MNrX9mO4P&sig2=DmD9JCOXKKTfbhfPwJRvkg&cd=1">Loch Haven Park</a>!</p>