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Our 2026 Lineup

Click on the thumbnails below to learn more about all of the 2026 festival's unconventional, unrefined fringe productions.

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All Work, No Play

by Grace Blocker

All Work, No Play is a heartfelt, yet absurdist workplace comedy centered on 4 women of diverse ages and experiences who are trapped overnight in the grocery store they work at. This play explores themes such as burnout, work/life balance, age dynamics in the workplace, and the weight of responsibilities. It is an original play drawing inspiration from Waiting for Godot and Steel Magnolias. What I ultimately hope for this play is that it manages to capture something profound despite its mundane setting and that viewers can feel comforted knowing we all experience the struggles of working day to day.

Grace Blocker is a junior Theatre Performance major from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has most recently starred in the Oklahoma Circle Cinemas student film festival selection, From A Distance by Kayden Wittig. Her other notable roles include Edith understudy in UCO's Blithe Spirit and Aurelia Foster in the world premier of Dead Girl, USA by Zachary Scalzo. She is incredibly thankful for everyone who has supported her so far. Thank you!

Grace Blocker (she/her) - Director, Playwright

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SHOWTIMES

Sunday, September 20 at 5:30p

Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00p

Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00p

Friday, September 25 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Drama

AGE RANGE

All ages

Deck & Balls

by Pop & Shuffle

Deck & Balls is a theatrical comedy show that uses the wonder of magic to keep you stunned and the absurdity of clown to keep you laughing. A clown and a magician each show up to perform their one-man show only to realize they have been double-booked for the same time slot. The show follows the two as they compete for the audience's attention and adoration. The show features juggling, magic tricks, balloon animals, and puppets! Who will come out on top? Who will make it out alive? You'll have to see it for yourself!

Evan has spent a decade bewildering audiences with his magical effects. Jonah thinks he's a pretty funny guy. One year ago today (or yesterday depending on when you're reading this), they combined forces to form Pop & Shuffle, a theatrical duo that brings comedy and magic to audiences of all ages - yes, even you. ;)

Evan Alexander (he/any) - Performer

Jonah Thacher (he/they) - Performer

Logan Holmes (she/her) - Stage Manager, Performer

Leanna Thacher (she/her) - Director

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 25 at 7:00p

Saturday, September 26 at 5:30p

LOCATION

The Loading Dock

Project 3810

3810 N. Tulsa Ave

OKC, OK 73112

CATEGORY

Comedy

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Violence
Simulated sexual acts
Adult language
Partial nudity

Blood/gore

Eat, Pray, Poison: an Origin Story

by Flavor of the Month Productions

What if Rome’s most infamous poisoning ring started with a fortune teller, a child of privilege, and a farmer’s deadly garden? Eat, Pray, Poison traces the unlikely sisterhood behind the legend of Aqua Tofana – the star-crossed lovers, the uptight nanny, the compassionate hooker, and the one who ended up in the noose. Dark, funny, and furious, this imagined origin story asks: when every lawful door is closed, what do you do when you're locked outside with a garden full of Belladonna?

Flavor of the Month Productions (FLOM) is an independent, playwright-led production company dedicated to offering entertaining scripts with purpose. Our inaugural show, Hansel and Gretel Go to Fringe, premiered at the 2024 Theatre Crude Fringe Festival at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Paseo Arts District. We celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the potential of theatre to enlighten, inspire, and connect. FLOM is theatre by women, intended for all.

Kris Wolfe (she/her) - Playwright, Producer, Stage Manager
Keith Wolfe (he/him) - Producer, Assistant Stage Manager
Emily Etherton (she/her) - Director
Holly McNatt (she/her) - Actor
Jessica Carabajal (she/her) - Actor
Rodney Brazil (he/him) - Actor
Caitlin Cairns (she/her) - Actor
Janna Carr (she/her) - Actor
Jodi Nestander (she/her) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 10:00p

Saturday, September 19 at 2:30p

Sunday, September 20 at 8:30p

Saturday, September 26 at 7:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy
Musical

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language
Adult content (domestic violence and rape mentioned, but not shown)

The Frontier Casino

by Derek & Meredith

An unhoused man comes across a roadside advertisement for The Frontier Casino. Out of it appears an interactive hologram of a Wild West saloon girl. The two visit each other over the span of 10 days, in of which, feelings are developed and secrets are revealed.

Derek & Meredith are a married couple and longtime artistic collaborators. They have collectively produced several TCFF productions together: 2020's Jameson & Juice, 2021's Stamps, and 2025’s The Price of Pleasure. Derek was manager of Jewel Box Theatre at the time of TCFF's 2022 residency, and Meredith danced with the 2023 production of A Sensual Journey. The two are excited to return and work with such an amazing ensemble.

Derek Kenney (he/him) - Writer, Director
Meredith Harrison-Kenney (she/her) - Assistant Director, Actor (Treasure)
David Burkhart (he/him) - Actor (Bud)
Sydney Wehmeyer (she/her) - Actor (Angel)
Amethyst Miller (they/them) - Actor (Kevin)
Isaiah Williams (he/him) - Fight Choreographer

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SHOWTIMES

Saturday, September 19 at 7:00p
Sunday, September 20 at 1:00p
Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30p
Thursday, September 24 at 5:30p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Drama

AGE RANGE

All ages

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Violence
Adult language

Gnosis

by Transient Art Production

Alone aboard humanity’s first interstellar ark, Captain Elias Hasket oversees a centuries-long voyage while hundreds of passengers live and work in the decks below. Told through official logs, addresses to his crew, and increasingly fractured logic, Gnosis transforms familiar science fiction into an unsettling live encounter with cosmic power. The invisible terror is present and takes form through out the play, blending psychological thriller, analog sci-fi, experimental performance, sound architecture, and nonlinear storytelling. Gnosis invites audiences to witness the collapse of meaning and step through a doorway into the unknowable.

Transient Art Productions is an independent performance company focused on experimental film and theater. Working at the bisection of live performance and cinematic abstraction, the company creates intimate works that explore human irrelevance, ego, and the terror of the unknowable. Transient Art Productions is built for the refusal to make creative work feel generic. Look through the eye of the needle and see what what's through the other side of normal with TAP.

Zachary Reardon (she/he/they) - Producer, Performer

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 19 at 8:30p
Monday, September 21 at 7:00p
Wednesday, September 23 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Solo performance
Science fiction

AGE RANGE

All ages

Ironic Points of Light

by Kristin Küns

C-Span Host Katie Williams’ worst day shifts when she meets Danny from the World Health Organization. Hoping for a distraction, she helps him gather sources for a retrospective on a 1993 World AIDS Day interview featuring her boss and the unlikely duo of Dr. Tony Fauci and Larry Kramer. As the day unfolds, Katie’s world mirrors that of the interview, leading her to feel a bond with the activist. Based on real people, as well as C-Span calls and footage, this story blends documentary, drama, and magical realism to explore hope, love, and activism in dark times.

Kristin Küns is an actor and creator from OKC. She began her theatre career here in Oklahoma, before graduating from Oklahoma City University (BFA Acting ‘17.) Her first Fringe Festival was Edinburgh 2016 in Bad Shakespeare (Richard III/Leontes/Iago.) Theatre Crude credits include Little Red Button (Vera Pewter-Nixon) and Smoke & Mirrors (clown Augustina “Baldy” Balderdash.) In addition, she has also enjoyed performing in the Theatre Crude Five Fifths fundraising program for the past 3 summers.

Kristin Küns (she/they) - Writer, Actor
Rodney Brazil (he/him) - Director
Taylor Etherton (he/him) - Sound Designer
Scotty Taylor (he/him) - Actor
Emily Etherton (she/her) - Actor
Keegan Buckaloo (he/him) - Actor
Joe DiBello (he/him) - Actor
Kaleb Michael Bruza (he/him/she/her) - Actor, Producer

Joe Kelley (he/him) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 5:30p
Sunday, September 20 at 2:30p
Monday, September 21 at 7:00p
Friday, September 25 at 7:00p

This production is being presented under the auspices of the Actors' Equity Association Ironic Points of Light: Fringe Festival Code.

CATEGORY

Drama
Documentary

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

MEDIA

Instagram

Later is Now

by Jack Patchell

Cassie has flown back to Oklahoma City after the sudden passing of her mother. Upon her return, she's reminded of why she moved away. Her mother left more loose ends than can be tied. Her brothers are, at best, unhelpful, and at worst, actively making Cassie's goal of settling affairs even harder. As the literal and metaphorical unpacking begins, can the frayed familial connections be healed?

Jack Patchell is an Oklahoma City native who has been very active in the local dance, theatre, and film communities. He is thrilled and honored to be making his playwrighting and theatre directorial debut in the company of so many lovely artists at Theatre Crude!

Jack Patchell (he/him) - Playwright
Kelsey Rogers (she/her) - Performer
Roger Johnson (he/him) - Performer
Abigail Jolliff (she/they) - Performer
Michelle Hall (she/her) - Stage Manager
Lessa Keller-Kenton (she/her) - Props

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SHOWTIMES

Saturday, September 19 at 8:30p
Sunday, September 20 at 4:00p
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00p
Saturday, September 26 at 5:30p

CATEGORY

Drama

 

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

The Little Dragon

by Vivianna Colson

The Little Dragon has been waiting forever for this day, and you’re all invited! All dragons get their fire on the most important day of their lives…their birthday! Today, he is all set up to celebrate, but something happens that changes the course of the whole party. It’s a good thing you came to his special day, because as the Little Dragon adventures through the mountain and meets some interesting friends, he may need your help too! Will Little Dragon find what he’s looking for? Come find out!

Vivianna Colson (Writer/Director) is so excited to be producing her first Theatre for Young Audiences show! OTHER THEATRE: Corduroy, Oklahoma Children's Theatre; The Rover, Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park; [title of show], Stripped OCU; The Antipodes, Out of the Box OCU. ADDITIONAL: She is an Acting major at OCU, working toward her B.F.A. with minors in Children's Theatre and Social Media and Online Communications. Keep up with Vivi on TikTok and IG! @vivi_colson

Vivianna Colson (she/her) - Writer, Director
Aly White (she/her) - Actor
Tyler Stewart (he/him) - Actor
Courtland Snelling (he/they) - Actor
Mabel Tyler (she/her) - Actor
Elise Vienna (she/her) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Saturday, September 19 at 1:00p
Sunday, September 20 at 1:00p
Saturday, September 26 at 1:00p

CATEGORY

Theatre for young audiences

AGE RANGE

All ages

Magic, Matches, & Mayhem

by Laura Susana Tapia

Buckle the fuck up: it's story time.

Laura Susana Tapia debriefs her car-crash of a dating life with the help of a couple magic tricks and a slightly unhinged PowerPoint :D

If you've got a mile-long roster, this show is for you.
If your favorite part of a night out is the group chat debrief, this show is for you.
If you're looking for the perfect show to take a Tinder date to, this. show. is. for. you(s).

Laura Susana Tapia (she/her) is a director, producer, and proud Latina! She's passionate about socially conscious theatre, amplifying the real voices of communities represented on stage, and drama therapy. Favorite credits include 1 Hour of Insane Magic and In Pour Taste at the Adelaide Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. She is based in OKC and can be found around town directing music videos, organizing city-wide festivals, and dancing the night away.

Laura Susana Tapia (she/her) - Writer, Performer
Kayla Ward (she/her) - PA, Stagehand

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 7:00p
Sunday, September 20 at 5:30p
Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 26 at 7:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Magic

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

Menopause Pause!

by Zaneen Fletcher-Hall

Zaneen creates bold characters that amplify women’s voices, celebrating the complexity of lived experience, rooted in honesty, humor, and emotions. Zaneen's mission is to craft theatre that sparks conversation, deepens empathy, and invites audiences to see themselves reflected in the characters.

Her latest production, Menopause Pause!, explores menopause with candor, wit, and unapologetic humanity. She blends vulnerability with levity, which challenges outdated narratives and reframes menopause as a powerful, transformative chapter rather than a quiet footnote.

Zaneen Fletcher-Hall is a writer and actor, trained in England, who has been active in Oklahoma City for several years. She has assembled a company of fabulous colleagues to present her one-act play on the issues woman face as they age. Anna Holloway, director, is local to the OKC area. Menopause Pause! is Zaneen’s first play in American theatre; it’s being developed for full-length production.

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 19 at 7:00p
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00p
Thursday, September 24 at 8:30p

Zaneen Fletcher-Hall (she/her) - Writer
David Fletcher-Hall (he/him) - Actor
Anna Holloway (she/her) - Director, Intermate
Amanda Lee (she/her) - Actor
Renee Krapff (she/her) - Actor
Todd Clark (he/him) - Actor
Christine Lanning (she/her) - Actor
Kate Flanagan (she/her) - Stage Hand

CATEGORY

Comedy

AGE RANGE

All ages

Out of Body, Out of Mind

by Jeanne Devillier

Out of Body, Out of Mind is a movement based show surrounding out of body experiences. Through performance based storytelling, these works seek to communicate being trapped within yourself and how that feeling manifests in us. This body of work seeks to comfort those who feel disconnected as well as bring individuals together through the universal language of movement.

Jeanne Devillier is a dance artist in the Oklahoma City area. Jeanne began their dance career in the Dallas area, dancing with the Plano Metropolitan Ballet and the Collin Dance Ensemble. While in Oklahoma, Jeanne has completed their Dance Performance degree at the University of Central Oklahoma, and is currently finishing their Arts Administration degree. Jeanne is dancing with Perpetual Motion Dance, and is looking forward to starting their career as a movement artist.

Jeanne Devillier (they/them) - Choreographer
Kenzie Watson (she/they) - Dancer
Addy Wilson (she/her) - Dancer
Chelsea Welle (she/her) - Dancer
Lily Kobzdej (she/her) - Dancer
Gray Blevins (they/them) - Dancer
Kira Blessit (she/they) - Dancer
Zion Dangerfield (she/her) - Stage Manager
Zach Kernal (they/them) - Production Assistant

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 7:00p
Saturday, September 19 at 1:00p
Monday, September 21 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 26 at 1:00p

CATEGORY

Dance

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult Language

MEDIA

Instagram

Perra Puta Loca Bruja: A Latina's Reclamation Journey

by Casa Rio y Candela

Perra Puta Loca Bruja is an award-winning one-woman journey blending comedy, storytelling, ritual, dance, and audience interaction into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Through four powerful archetypes: Perra (Bitch), Puta (Whore), Loca (Madwoman), and Bruja (Witch)—Vanessa Codorniu reclaims the labels used to silence women while exploring ancestry, identity, grief, resilience, and joy. Inspired by her mixed roots, this immersive celebration invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and reconnect with their own stories. Fierce, funny, and deeply moving, this is more than a show—it's an invitation to remember where you come from and who you're becoming.

Vanessa Codorniu (she/her) is an award-winning Argentine-Peruvian American playwright, performer, ancestral healer, and educator. A bilingual multidisciplinary artist and founder of Pennsylvania's first Latino improv troupe, LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, she creates work exploring ancestry, identity, resilience, and belonging through comedy, ritual, and storytelling. Perra Puta Loca Bruja continues its national Fringe tour following multiple festival awards and invitations. Casa Rio y Candela produces shows that highlight the diaspora of Latinx stories.

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 24 at 7:00p
Friday, September 25 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Solo performance

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES
Adult language

Phat

from the twisted mind of Philip Newcomer

In Phat, Philip Newcomer uses storytelling, comedy, theatre, and dance to explore what it’s like navigating through a world that isn’t built for your body. Funny at times, sad at others, this show pulls no punches when discussing topics that often make us uncomfortable.

Philip Newcomer is a performer, writer, and comedian local to Oklahoma City. In Oklahoma he has worked with OKCImprov, The Pollard Theatre, Theatre Crude, SLT, and others. In New York, he has performed with UCB, The Ridiculous Theatrical Company, and The New Circle Theatre. When not performing, Philip serves on the board of Theatre Crude and works in social services with clients who have been justice involved.

Philip Newcomer (he/him) - Performer, Writer
Christina Stewart (she/her) - Director
Daelan Galindo (he/him) - Choreographer
Tanner Rippee (he/him) - Technician
Jamie Davis (he/him) - Set Design

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 7:00p
Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30p
Thursday, September 24 at 7:00p
Saturday, September 26 at 5:30p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Solo performance

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

MEDIA

Instagram

Pip & Fidget

by David Blakely

A fast, funny musical where different brains make all the difference. Pip & Fidget is a funny, big hearted original children’s musical that celebrates the abilities of ADHD children and their families. It follows two households raising ADHD kids — one creative, one hyper-focused — as they navigate the complicated world of understanding ADHD children. Pip & Fidget gives neurodiverse kids the chance to see themselves as capable, powerful, and central to their own story.

David Blakely is a playwright, director, actor, and songwriter living in Tulsa, OK. His plays include: Post Hole Dog, The Deaths of Sybil Bolton, Wilson Bledsoe's Return, Wind in the Willows, Enemy of the People, Frankenstein, and For Your Examination, a documentary performance created from interviews with people experiencing homelessness. He used to teach theatre and playwriting at Rogers State University. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild.

David Blakely (he/him) - Playwright, Producer, Muscian
Machele Miller Dill (she/her) - Director, Actor
Karlena Riggs (she/her) - Actor
Steve Barker (he/him) - Actor
J. Tomlinson (they/them) - Actor
Prudence Lloyd (she/her) - Actor
John Cruncleton (he/him) - Musician
Frank Gallagher (he/him) - Musician

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 25 at 5:30p
Saturday, September 26 at 2:30p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Musical

Theatre for young audiences

AGE RANGE

All ages

Polka's Playhouse

by Kaitlynn Schoon

This September, tune in for the special finale to everyone’s favorite children’s television show, Polka’s Playhouse! Watch Polka, Dot, and all her friends as they get together to celebrate the perfect birthday to end off this fun-loving series.

Except, what if you could find a way to prolong the inevitable? After receiving a mysterious magical clock capable of restarting the episode, Polka must learn the true price of preserving what she holds dear. What lengths will she go to keep the show rolling?

Kaitlynn Schoon is thrilled to be back for her second year directing a show as a part of the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival. As a writer and director, Kaitlynn is devoted to creating memorable and thought provoking theatrical experiences that are accessible to everyone. Past credits include writing and directing for Pillar of Fire, Assistant Directing for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest, and Assistant Directing Tony Kushner's The Illusion.

Kaitlynn Schoon (she/her) - Writer, Director
Jack Honeyman (he/him) - Stage Manager
Naomi Love (she/her) - Actress
Gideon Davis (he/him) - Actor
Audrey Sams (she/her) - Actress
Jordyn Davis (she/her) - Actress
Tatum Burrows (she/her) - Actress
Christopher Long (he/him) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 19 at 10:00p
Friday, September 25 at 10:00p
Saturday, September 26 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Drama
Science fiction 
Psychological suspence

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Violence

Psychological drama

Darker themes

MEDIA

Instagram

Puzzled! Or: How My Grandma Turned Her Attic Into One Giant Escape Room

by Alleese "Al" Eldridge, Cat Pitt, & Reily Preston

If you’re reading this, then I’ve been trapped inside my grandma’s attic. Why, you ask? Grandma promised me all of her Mary’s Moo Moo figurines and the coveted family treasure IF I can escape her puzzle-ridden, antiquated, escape room of an attic in sixty minutes. At least I remembered to take my allergy medicine!

Reily, Cat, and Al have participated with Theatre Crude Fringe Festival.  Reily lives in OK, Cat lives in LA, and Al in NYC. In Cat’s words “We all have similar artistic voices, and have successfully showcased them without each other, we aim to see what happens when those voices become a chorus.

Cat Pitt (she/her/they/them) - Writer, Performer
Reily Preston (she/her) - Writer, Performer
Alleese "Al" Eldridge (al/they/she/he/it) - Writer, Performer
Rosemary "Kathy" Pitt (she/her) - Performer
Billy Reid (he/him) - Music Director
Ian Clinton (he/him) - Props Assistant

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 8:30p

Friday, September 18 at 7:00p
Thursday, September 24 at 8:30p
Friday, September 25 at 7:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Mystery

AGE RANGE

All ages

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Some (respectful) content about Alzheimer's disease

Scorpius Breach

by Lindsay Seaman

When David unearths an obscure video game from his childhood, he thinks it will be a short trip down memory lane. But as he spirals deep into his virtual obsession, he discovers reality has a way of catching up.

Lindsay Seaman is an OKC actor, director, backseat-video-gaming enthusiast, and now (with her Fringe Fest debut) playwright. She is joined by beloved local artists Ford Filson, Holly McNatt, and Brian Rulon. Original musical compositions for Scorpius Breach were created by indie musician Aly Mase, who can be found on streaming platforms as Hacepaige.

Lindsay Seaman (she/they) - Playwright, Director, Stage Manager
Ford Filson (he/him) - Actor
Holly McNatt (she/her) - Actor
Brian Rulon (he/him - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Saturday, September 19 at 5:30p
Sunday, September 20 at 5:30p
Wednesday, September 23 at 8:30p
Thursday, September 24 at 7:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Drama

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

Steak Through The Heart

by Daniel Hitzman

Welcome to the Yee Haw Cowboy Grill with Chris and Kris, two amazing optimists looking for love and a table, in Steak Through the Heart, a one-act comedy farce. Find out if two medium rare 72 oz first date steaks will spark forever love . . . or forever heartburn.

Tulsa playwright Daniel Hitzman has authored almost 20 plays for Tulsa area theater companies, as well as Theatre Crude, in Oklahoma City. Hitzman welcomes the opportunity to participate in this year’s Fringe Fest frolics.

Daniel Hitzman (he/him) - Director
Ruth Seefelt (she/her) - Actor
Timothy Hunter (he/him) - Actor
Liz Masters (she/her) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 8:30p

Saturday, September 19 at 5:30p

Sunday, September 20 at 4:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy

AGE RANGE

All ages

This City Will Eat You Alive

by Co.Arts Theater Co

A depressed clown pontificates on Mayor Mamdani!
An overworked teacher struggles to get her class in order!
An addicted iPad kid spirals into digital chaos!

Complete with interactive fraction lessons, Minecraft gameplay, and the worst stand-up you’ve ever seen, This City Will Eat You Alive pieces together the fractured lives of a community distracting itself from a pain it cannot bring itself to name, tumbling into absurdity as they go.

Everything is completely fine. Right?

Co.Arts Theater Co. is an Oklahoma-based nonprofit performance art collective dedicated to incubating exciting, bold new work. This City Will Eat You Alive was developed as part of our 2026 Co.Hort Project, in which a group of theater artists were gathered in order to devise a play from scratch. This City will also perform at Rochester Fringe.

Anna Halza (she/her) - Actor
Bryce Olsen (he/him) - Actor
James McCabe (he/him) - Director
Caylor Peterson (he/him) - Stage Manager

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SHOWTIMES

Saturday, September 19 at 7:00p
Sunday, September 20 at 5:30p
Monday, September 21 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Drama

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

Trans, Oklahoman, and Pissed Off!

by Zach Kernal

**This show contains the T-Slur** Written with the help of hundreds of trans Oklahomans, Trans, Oklahoman, and Pissed Off! is a comedy/drama/dance theatre project by Zach Kernal. After a local trans person is kidnapped by INTERVIEWER, they must answer uncomfortable questions (that have all really been asked of local transgender people), they then get hypnotized by a real-life monster, and must free themself from its grips with the power of self-acceptance, the love of thy neighbor, and a sword.

Zach Kernal is a queer playwright, artist, and researcher. They are currently pursuing their Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing at UCO. They presented their research “How Did We Get Here? Queer History Told Through Playwriting,” at the 2025 National Conference for Undergraduate Research in Pittsburgh. Zach has had two plays, Things That You Or I Do Or Have Done and Phone Tag!, produced and performed during the 2023 and 2024 Theatre Crude Fringe festivals, respectively.

Zach Kernal (they/them) - Director, Writer
Jeanne Devillier (they/them) - Choreographer
Nadia Lamb (they/them) - Actor
Mochi Howard (they/them) - Actor

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 19 at 4:00p
Friday, September 25 at 8:30p
Saturday, September 26 at 4:00p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Drama

Dance

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

Use of slurs

MEDIA

Instagram

Unit 24

by Alix Golden

Today’s the day! Anna has finally decided to clear out the storage unit she dumped her life into ten years ago. It’s hard to let go when each object is tied to a person, like her former roommate or the camp counselor who encouraged her writing. The unit is alive with memories. Anna falls down the rabbit hole and must embark on a quest through her stuff to get home. Full of humor and heart, this play questions what we carry with us and why. It’s kind of like if Alice in Wonderland had an episode of Hoarders.

Alix Golden is a theatre artist from Oklahoma City. She made her Theatre Crude debut last year writing and performing in Belters, a comedy in which Ethel Merman and Zsa Zsa Gabor save the world through song. Recent credits include Patience (Cimarron Opera), How to Write a Regency Romance (Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park), Lyric’s A Christmas Carol, Mother Road (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), She Kills Monsters (Carpenter Square Theatre).

Alix Golden (she/her) - Playwright, Actor
Scarlett Patiño (she/her) - Director
Isaiah Williams (he/him) - Actor
Brittnei Beauchamp Nixon (she/her) - Actor
Bethany Woemmel (she/her) - Actor
Amethyst Miller (they/them) - Actor
Zachary Scalzo (he/they) - Creative Consultant
Lionel Ramos (he/him) - Photographer

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SHOWTIMES

Thursday, September 17 at 7:00p
Sunday, September 20 at 5:30p
Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00p
Thursday, September 24 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Comedy

Drama

AGE RANGE

13+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Adult language

MEDIA

Instagram

What Earrings Should I Wear with This Outfit?

by Sleazee

Electro-sexpop act Sleazee performs an hour-long experimental song suite that asks the essential question, What Earrings Should I Wear with This Outfit? A literal inquiry concerning the construction of a day's outfit, this groovy and visceral work is also an exhaustive (and exhausting) inquiry on language, fashion, creation, songwriting, decision-making, anxiety, depression, discursion, desire, discussion, destruction, performance, personality, the darkness of the soul, the joy of self expression, and the constant pressures of existence.

Depending on the set, Sleazee (*pronounced slee-ZEE) can be described in a variety of colorful ways: electro-sexpop, slutterpunk, transcendental cacophony cabaret. Scranton PA's Nick Demko-Pavese has been slowly stewing this homemade act his entire life: synthy, slutty, grimy, sultry -- a fervor of fermented sensuality and boiling perversity, a meal to massage the body all the way down. Pairs well with sticky upholstery, nitrous oxide, ruminations on existence as a corporeal being, and lard.

Nick Demko-Pavese (he/him) - Artist

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SHOWTIMES

Friday, September 18 at 7:00p
Saturday, September 19 at 8:30p
Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00p
Wednesday, September 23 at 8:30p

CATEGORY

Musical

Solo performance

AGE RANGE

17+

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Violence
Adult language
Partial nudity
Discussion of depression, suicide, and self-harm

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