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  • Orlando Out Fest unveils full lineup up shows ahead of September debut

    Orlando Out Fest unveils full lineup up shows ahead of September debut

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    The cast of ‘Bi Bi Bi’ are ready for Orlando Out Fest

    The first-ever Orlando Out Fest is set for late September, and this week Fest organizers revealed the full lineup fo shows. Someone save a seat for DeSantis!

    The three-day festival will feature exclusively LGBTQ+-themed performances from an eclectic array of local creatives working across genre. The Out Fest happens at the Fringe ArtSpace downtown. The Out Fest was delayed a couple of months after some flooding issues at the Artspace building, now resolved.

    The debuting Fest features seven productions, as well as a pre-show event courtesy of P. Sparkle, pitting OOF participants against one another Truth or Dare-style.

    Here’s the full lineup for OOF:

    Truth-or-Dare With P. Sparkle (Sept. 19) — Welcome to “Truth-or-Dare Game Show” hosted by P. Sparkle! Come meet the daring contestants from each show from Orlando Out Fest and watch them duke it out for your love and to represent their show and compete for points by choosing between truths and dares.

    Just B | The Darlings Productions (Sept. 20-21) — Join eclectic Orlando queer icon Billy Mick for his one-man show, “JUST B”! His life journey is told through songs, stories and A LOT of jackets!

    Revelations | Tainted Waters Productions (Sept.20-22) — When Jarielys Gutierrez Joins St. Dymphna’s School for Girls, the faculty and students are challenged to explore their biases on others and who they truly trust to speak for God.

    A Big Gay Variety Show | The Center Orlando (Sept. 20) — From stand-up comedy to singing and dancing, some of Orlando’s best queer entertainers will be onsite. Hosted by George Wallace. 100% of all ticket sales benefit The Center Orlando.

    Alphabet Soup! An A-Z Guide to the LGBTQIA+ | The Ugly Dog Theatre Company (Sept. 21-22) — When Xan is called queer, the puppet visits the owners of Marsha’s Diner to learn how the LGBTQIA+ Community expresses themselves.

    The Odd Ball! | Hunter Hall ­(Sept. 21-22) — Venture into the queer crypt of Davi Oddity … if you dare! Prepare yourself for a haunted evening of drag, cabaret and camp humor that’s sure to be a scream.

    Bi Bi Bi | Whiskey Theatre Factory (Sept. 21-22) — Five short pieces come together to tell stories of the most often left out letter in our alphabet soup. Hope you’ll *B* there!

    Drag Queen Story Hour: After Dark | The Center Orlando (Sept. 21) — Not your average Drag Queen Story Hour. Hosted by Comedy Queen sensation Addison Taylor. 18+. 100% of ticket sales benefit The Center Orlando.

    Orlando Out Fest happens from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22. Tickets and passes are available now through Fringe’s website.

    Event Details

    Orlando Out Fest

    Fri., Sept. 20, 7 p.m., Sat., Sept. 21, 1 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 22, 2 p.m.

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  • Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace flooding affects festivals

    Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace flooding affects festivals

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    Substantial flooding and water damage at downtown Orlando’s Fringe ArtSpace has affected theater festivals, the organization announced.

    The upcoming Orlando Out Fest, originally scheduled for June 27 to 30, will be rescheduled. The Fringe team has not yet released the new date.

    The Pride-themed festival will celebrate LGBTQIA-related stories, artists and history. The four-day festival is set to be filled with gay cowboys, drag-queen storytelling, stand-up comedy and more.

    The Latin American Festival of Performing Arts, set for June 17 to 23, was relocated to Winter Park’s Trinity Preparatory School of Florida.

    The Fringe team announced it has been working to reschedule the Orlando Out Fest, as the former dates and times have been scratched due to the severe water damage.

    The team has suggested that guests donate money spent on tickets to the artists affected.

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  • Orlando Fringe announces first-ever ‘Out Fest’ highlighting LGBTQ+ artists

    Orlando Fringe announces first-ever ‘Out Fest’ highlighting LGBTQ+ artists

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    Orlando Fringe announced its first-ever Orlando Out Fest: A Celebration of LGBTQIA Voices in the Arts, coming to town this summer.

    The new festival is set to take place June 27-30 at Fringe ArtSpace, at 54 W. Church St.

    The newest addition to its festival lineup, Orlando Out Fest will showcase a lineup of 12 local LGBTQIA artists putting on plays, musicals and more. Orlando Fringe produces the annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, the longest-running fringe festival in the country.

    Orlando Out Fest is calling for artists with work that celebrates LGBTQ+ stories, artists and history to submit proposals via a form currently open on the Orlando Fringe website.

    “Orlando Out Fest is as much about empowerment and advocacy as it is entertainment,” Orlando Out Fest producer Ciara Hannon said in a release. “Through storytelling and artistic expression, the festival aims to spark conversations, challenge stereotypes and promote acceptance and equity for all. We invite everyone — regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation — to join us for a celebration of love, acceptance and creativity.”

    Orlando Fringe recently announced the dates and theme of this year’s main event. For its 33rd year, Orlando Fringe’s theme is “Get Fringed!,” and events will run May 14-27.

    At current count, there will be more than 1,000 ticketed Fringe performances across medium and subgenre, as well as outdoor live music, Visual Fringe, Kids Fringe and various unclassifiables, happening throughout Orlando.

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