TK THEO Fringe Festival

Join the students of DRAM 339 as we present the tricks, tribulations and tirades in our very own Fringe Festival! Created in partnership with TK Fringe, the first ever THEO Fringe showcases 11 original student solo shows, celebrating all things Fringe: the edgy, the educational, the energetic, and the enigmatic. Come join us for a two-day takeover of Theological Hall where you might learn to hate cars, love the Bard, or take a chance on the next generation of fringe shows! Inspired by storytelling, solo shows, and site-specific theatre, THEO Fringe promises to excite, delight, surprise, and defy... although maybe not in that order. Buy your $10 Festival Pass here!

Thursday Show Listing:

Just Add Another Lane
Do you like goofy antics? Do you wanna learn more about the history of the automotive industry and its influence on politics? Buy tickets already! Written and performed by Jonas Jacobson.

Manic Pixie Dream Slut
Does he think I'm Pretty or Hot? Cute or Forgettable? A Virgin or a Whore? I didn't expect to shape my life around men's desire, but when I really think about it, it might be the only constant in my life. And at the end of the day, who am I if not desired. Written and performed by Sara Starling.

The Chances of Loving You
Whether you believe in fate, chance or free will, this show is a unique and intimate storytelling experience about loving and being loved. Note: This performance is a durational piece that takes place in a secret location in Theological Hall. Once you find the performer, the performance itself is roughly 15 mins. Check in at the Fringe Box Office in order to get your first clue to the show's location. Written and performed by Chanel Sheridan. 

Losing a...Hubcap
Losing a...Hubcap explores the seemingly insignificant impacts of significant losses told through creator Katelyn Luoma's anecdotal struggles with cars and learning to drive before and after experiencing loss. Written and performed by Katelyn Luoma. 

My One and Only
Isabelle tells her and Nora’s love story. We are taken through their lives together, seeing what true love looks and feels like behind closed doors, and what happens when that door shuts. Written and performed by Deanna Cervi.

In Defence of Dead Playwrights
In the twenty-first century, Shakespeare seems to be an increasingly dirty word among university students and arts professionals alike. In this show, a drama student who has been surrounded by Shakespeare since his youth attempts to defend the Bard's reputation against the onslaught of jokes Bill has landed at the butt of.

Presenting...Yours Truly
“Presenting: Yours Truly” is a wild ride through breakups and how to get over them. Brace yourself for unexpected twists, milkshake making and a good time as the performer shares random and unique things in this exhilarating and fun-filled show. Written and performed By Cauê Garcia.

What's True
How much do you speak your mind? How much do you keep to yourself? Should you keep more things to yourself? Do you cause shit because you have a loud mouth? Exploring how the truth makes us feel, this piece balances the importance of truth with that which does not need to be shared with others. It’s about clumsiness, disguises, and confetti. Written and performed by Victoria J. Marmulak.

Let Women Do Their F***ing Jobs
What is it about a young woman working at a hardware store that men find so titillating and tantalizing? Join Sophie Buchkowsky as she tries to get to the bottom of it by reflecting on past retail positions with “charismatic” colleagues and “complimentary” clientele. Written and performed by Sophie Buchkowsky.

MURDER
Murder is a crime!!! Matt Kush will be dissecting angry young men, asking what makes them kill in this eco-conscious exploration of toxic masculinity. Written and performed by Matt Kush.

we lie in the shadows
The darkness has consumed us, the path is shrouded in shadows, where will we go? Follow me through the dark on a scenographic journey of music, sound, shadows, and light. We lie in the shadows, what will you do? Written and performed by Kathleen Greening. 

Music Theatre Creation Lab Showcase
Featuring Queen's students from MUTH 333, including Sophia Duarte, Victoria Marmulak, Kate Greening, Justin Dubuc, and Emily Williams.

The inner thoughts of an existential lamp, an aging antiques dealer watching his world fade away, the excitement and terror of new romance, and more! Students from the Music Theatre Creation Lab present world-premiere mini-musicals of their own creation.  

Drunk Girl
A mix of theatre and storytelling, Drunk Girl explores the intimacy, tenacity, celebration and terror of women who drink. We follow the night out of 2 enigmatic characters, asking why so many smart, high-achieving women seem to love a drink or 10.  

Nominated for best theatre show at Fringe World, and Held-Over at the Edmonton Fringe, Drunk Girl is that moment when the party takes a turn, but it's too late to leave: we’re implicated now, caught in a rollercoaster of calorie-counting keg parties, false feminisms, sexual assault, denial, and love. Is the Drunk Girl a contemporary crisis or radical feminist? Directed by Shanda Bezic. Written and performed by Thea Fitz-James.

Content Advisory: Historically, Fringe Festivals are spaces where all creative control is given to the artist, with no creative oversight or censorship from festival producers or industry gatekeepers. We are thrilled to follow this same methodology for THEO Fringe, with students maintaining 100% creative control over their fringe shows and content. As such, please know that our shows include content that some might find challenging. These include stories around sexual violence, toxic masculinity, strong language, and other adult content. Specific content warnings will be delivered by our front of house before every show. We encourage our audience to face challenging content head-on, while still maintaining a care-centric performance environment that prioritizes the agency and dignity of our audience and community members.