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Due to unforeseen flooding that has resulted in extensive water damage, ORLANDO OUT FEST will not be happening next week (June 27-30) as originally scheduled. At this time we are making all efforts to reschedule the festival for another date and will share an update as soon as we have more information.
For those of you who have already purchased your tickets, our box office will be in contact with you soon, but please consider donating your ticket purchase to the artists affected by these unforeseen circumstances. At its core, ORLANDO OUT FEST has always been a people-first fest.
Dude Where’s My Strings?
Joel Swanson Productions
The creator of FROGPIG and MEDDLIN'! THE DOOSICAL is, once again, combining his love of puppetry and the art of cabaret to bring you the completely truthful tale of what it's like to be released from one's strings, splinters and all. JOEL SWANSON stars as Pinocchio in this one "man" show that challenges its audience to think again before wishing upon a star.
Just B
The Darlings Productions
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! From humble beginnings in Jacksonville, FL to topping charts internationally as an original recording artist, Billy can truly say, "been there, done that." Peel back the glitter and see the man behind the trials and tribulations of growing up gay in today's society, and managing the heartbreak and victories that come with relationships, health crises, a career, and being completely FABULOUS!
Gay Cowboys
Everglow Theatrics
Sweetwater used to be a quiet town full of simple folks. That all end of the day the midnight Mangler strolled into town, bringing about chaos with their scheming and lies. But hope gallops in with Fancy; a beacon of salvation, with lies of their own. In a world, turned upside down passion and love in all its different forms, emerge as the guiding light, promising redemption for all who dare to grasp it. Gay Cowboys, Orlando Fringe's 2023 "Favorite LGBTQ+ show is back and all new! With an updated script, new creative team and cast we invite you back into the world of Sweetwater. Be ready embrace the power of love in all its forms and celebrate the beauty of queer relationships.
Alphabet Soup! An A-Z Guide to the LGBTQIA+
The Ugly Dog Theatre Company
Xan, a young puppet full of wonder, finds himself at a loss for words, literally. When the little kid is called queer by classmates, they visit their favorite diner to find some answers. With an order of extra hot Alphabet Soup, the owners of Marsha’s Diner sing along with more puppet friends to teach Xan all about how the LGBTQIA+ Community expresses themselves. Alphabet Soup is a family friendly musical that kids (and puppets) of all ages can enjoy and learn from. From the creator of Born Ugly Yesterday and the Planet Earth Prize winner Biodegradable Seagulls comes a fun,high energy, and uplifting children’s show about understanding who we are.
Revelations
Tainted Waters Productions
When a latiné student joins St. Dymphna’s School for Girls, her classmates and teachers are forced to confront their own biases and acknowledge their past of harm for marginalized individuals.
“Revelations” utilizes Southern Catholic imagery and motifs to capture an image of religious oppression that must be challenged in order to move forward.
During the readthrough hosted by Rollins Players in February of 2024, Revelations was lauded as being “timeless” as a narrative that for better or for worse could continue to happen in the present day, leaving the audience to decide what they will do to change their path. Furthermore audiences described the tone as, “cautiously optimistic”, daring viewers to hope and challenge the current systems in place.
Dali y Lorca
Wildfire Players
Dali y Lorca is about the hidden relationship between Salvador Dali and Federico Garcia Lorca as told through their written exchanges, flamenco dance, poetry and song. This original piece premiered in November 2023 in Oviedo, FL.
Bi Bi Bi
Whiskey Theatre Factory
Get ready for an exploration and celebration of bisexual and pansexual perspectives! Presented by Whiskey Theatre Factory (Winner: The Critics’ Choice Award for “Best Play - Drama” Orlando Fringe 2023) originally as a staged reading in 2021, five short pieces, now fully fleshed out, come together to tell stories of the most often left out letter in our alphabet soup. Did you know the B *doesn't* stand for bacon?? We'll explore everything from coming out to friends and family and polyamorous relationship dynamics, to alien abductions and the Garden of Eden! Pieces include "The Morning After the Fall" by John Bavoso, "Just to B" by John Mabey, "We're a Couple" by Juniper McKelvie, as well as "Anomaly" by Bethany Dickens Assaf, and "Going In" by Katie Thayer, who are both Whiskey Theatre Factory founding members. Whiskey Theatre Factory is committed to producing, developing, and celebrating emerging, untapped, and historically excluded voices. We hope you'll *B* there!
SeaMAN
2 Sleepy Rat Guys
YARGH!
The strangest 30-minute scenic boat tour gone wrong you've EVER been on: Seagulls! Ocean! REVENGE!
A hilarious physical comedy riff on Gilligan's Island by way of The Lighthouse, seaMAN is the deranged love child of award-winning veteran fringe artists Amica Hunter (Anatomica, A Little Bit Off) and Bruce Ryan Costella (MUTTNIK, RAT MAN HAPPY PLACE).
The Center Orlando Presents: A Big Gay Variety Show
Come spend an evening with The Center Orlando. From stand-up comedy to singing and dancing, some of Orlando's best queer entertainers will be onsite. Hosted by George Wallace and P. Sparkles. 100% of all ticket sales benefit The Center Orlando.
Bodies
Can’t Stand Sitting Productions
Artist and creative Matti McLean explores our relationship to our bodies through the medium of body paint. Involving a live body painting woven together with dramedic storytelling, BODIES explores why we fear our bodies and how we can start to move forward with less judgment and more acceptance of something we all take for granted.
