Actor Mark Vigeant performs an excerpt on Tuesday from his “Best Man Show,” being presented as part of the 2024 San Diego International Fringe Festival. (Pam Kragen/The San Diego Union-Tribune) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/05/15/cant-get-to-70-shows-here-are-15-picks-for-what-to-see-at-this-months-san-diegos-fringe-festival…
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The Rise Of The San Diego International Fringe Festival
This year’s festival, held at 11 venues, will include 70 acts and more than 300 performances BY RON DONOHO / NEWS / MAY 13, 2024 A past performer at the San Diego International Fringe Festival. (Facebook) https://thesandiegosun.com/san-diego-fringe-festival…
2023 Coverage
KPBS Articles and clips KPBS – “San Diego International Fringe Festival is back in Balboa Park” by Beth Accomando / Arts & Culture Reporter UNION TRIBUNE ARTICLES “Three shows to know at San Diego Fringe” by David L Coddon Download pdf “Ex-newscaster Sasha Foo finds her voice as a playwright” by Diane Bell Download pdf “San Diego’s Fringe Festival returns Thursday for 11-day run” by PAM KRAGEN Download pdf “Three Fringe solo shows take a self-deprecating look at life” by…
FRINGE 2022
ARTWORK by: Tony Zuniga / KPBS KPBS LANDING PAGE via Beth Accommando / Cinema Junkie Nicolas Reveles’ “Aftermath” makes its world premiere at the 2022 San Diego International Fringe Festival.(Courtesy photo by Seth Mayer) ‘Aftermath,’ a new chamber opera by Nicolas Reveles, looks at a post-apocalyptic world. Union Tribune, BY BETH WOODJUNE 5, 2022 5:30 AM PT>>>READ MORE Review: San Diego’s Fringe fest is smaller and harder to find this year, but some shows sparkle”Union Tribune, BY PAM KRAGENJune 6, 2022 1:47 PMPT>>>READ MORE The cast of “Turn Me On, Dead Man”(Courtesy) ‘Turn Me On, Dead Man’ to be featured during Fringe Festival By Luke Harold / Staff WriterPublished May 24, 2022 1 PM PT >>>READ MORE #sdfringe22 Artists, Theatre Group Gumbo (of Japan) “San Diego International Fringe…
2019 Coverage
David Dixon. “Big Year for the Fringe Festival“SanDiegoStory, June 12, 2019>>>READ MORE http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2019/06/11/some-cuttings-off-the-fringe/ http://www.sandiegostory.com/todd-blakesley-sighs-over-trump-voter-in-fringe-show-at-balboa-park/ Pat Launer. “Creating Theatre in Just 24 Hours Is Unique Challenge of Fringe Festival’s Closing Day“Union Tribune, June 9, 2019>>>READ MORE Pam Kragen. “Pared-down San Diego International Fringe Festival reveals some early gems“Union Tribune, June 9, 2019 12:23 PM>>>READ MORE https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-fringe-festival Beth Accomando. Guide To San Diego Fringe 2019. KPBS Updated Daily”KPBS, June 6 – June 16 2019 http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2019/06/06/cutting-the-ribbon-at-the-fringe/ https://vanguardculture.com/the-buzz-a-leaner-greener-fringe Dan Werb. “Fringe Festival, Dan Werb and San Diego Pin & Patch Con“San Diego CityBeat, June 4, 2019>>>READMORE James Hebert, JUNE 4, 2019 5:20 PM “San Diego International Fringe Festival unfolds this week in its new Balboa Park home”Union Tribune, June 4, 2019 5:20 PM>>>READ MORE Mark Saunders. “The odd and bizarre…
2018 Coverage
Beth Accomando. “Your Guide To San Diego Fringe 2018.” KPBS Updated Daily”KPBS, June 21 – July 2 2018. “http://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/jun/21/your-guide-san-diego-fringe-2018/ Eric George Tauber. “Dance, drama, silliness at the Fringe”San Diego Jewish World, July 2 2018 http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2018/07/02/dance-drama-silliness-at-the-fringe/ David Dixon. “Dance, drama, silliness at the Fringe”San Diego Story, June 29 2018http://www.sandiegostory.com/creative-comedies-from-local-artists/ Kinsee Morlan. “Here’s How to Navigate the Jam-Packed Fringe Festival”Voice of San Diego, June 26 2018 https://www.voiceofsandiego.org/topics/arts/culture-report-new-fire-station-includes-sounds-sweeter-than-sirens/ Pam Kragen. “San Diego International Fringe Festival gets off to a smooth and diverse start”San Diego Union Tribune, June 25 2018http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-me-review-fringe-20180624-story.html Ginger Jeffries. “San Diego’s Family Fringe Festival 2018”KUSI Television, June 23 2018 http://www.kusi.com/san-diegos-family-fringe-festival-2018/ David Dixon. “Unpredictable Fringe Events”San Diego Story, June 23 2018http://www.sandiegostory.com/unpredictable-fringe-events/ James Herbert. “Fringe Festival back for its sixth go-round as celebration of all-over-the-map art”San Diego Union Tribune, June 19 2018 http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-et-stage-fringe-20180615-story.html Jennewein, Chris. “Annual San Diego International Fringe…
2017 Coverage
FOR DAILY UPDATES via KPBS visit: http://www.kpbs.org/news/fringe-festival/ Oliver-Kurtin, Kai. “San Diego Events Calendar: June 2017” San Diego Magazine.San Diego Magazine, June 1 2017.http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/June-2017/San-Diego-Events-Calendar-June-2017/ Woolsey, Brittany. “Play by CCA teen explores political climate.” Encinitas Advocate.Del Mar Times, June 13 2017.http://www.delmartimes.net/encinitas-advocate/art/sd-cm-enc-0616-phillip-magin-20170613-story.html “Things to Do in San Diego: June 19-25.” San Diego Magazine.San Diego Magazine, June 19 2017.http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/June-2017/Things-to-Do-in-San-Diego-June-19-25/ Herbert, James. “Fringe Festival turning 5 with a flourish.” San Diego Union Tribune.San Diego Union Tribune, June 20 2017.http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/sd-et-upfront-fringe-20170613-story.html Accomando, Beth. “San Diego International Fringe Festival Continues To Grow.” KPBS.KPBS, June 22 2017. http://www.kpbs.org/news/2017/jun/22/san-diego-international-fringe-festival-grow/ Deaderick, Lisa. “Top weekend events: Philippine cultural festival, Maxwell, Mass Creativity Day.” San Diego Union Tribune.San Diego Union Tribune, June 23 2017.http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do/sd-et-things-todo-20170622-story.html Saunders, Mark. “Can’t Miss San Diego: Things to do June 23-25.” ABC 10 News.KGTV ABC 10 News San Diego, June 23 2017.http://www.10news.com/lifestyle/cant-miss-san-diego-things-to-do-june-23-25…
May 17, 2017 – Emerging Fringe Competition! Unprecedented Opportunity for Emerging Performing Artists as part of the Fifth San Diego International Fringe Festival
For Immediate Release May 17, 2017 Emerging Fringe Competition Unprecedented Opportunity for Emerging Performing Artists as part of the Fifth San Diego International Fringe Festival I love seeing students participating and contributing to the performing arts and I’m excited to see what they have created this year. Student crafted performances never fail to fascinate me. –Andrea Lemaitre The San Diego International Fringe Festival 2017 (#sdiff17) is pleased to announce that this year’s Emerging Fringe Competition will be lead by teacher and dancer, Andrea Lemaitre. Ms. Lemaitre has taught internationally in the both the studio and the classroom for over 18 years. This year, she’s leading San Diego Fringe’s unparalleled opportunity for youth to perform at the Historic Spreckels Theatre, and among national and international artists during the San Diego Fringe Fest. Students enrolled in grades 7-12 are invited to submit their own original performance…
