LET THE FRINGE SHORTS BEGIN!

As has been the tradition at mnartists.org for a number of years, we're running a series of FRINGE SHORTS, where you'll get the skinny on a handpicked selection of some of this year's buzzworthy shows. Look for daily (or near-daily) updated reviews drawn from this year's festival offerings throughout the week, a collection we'll add to as we get dispatches from our distinguished performance critics, Lightsey Darst and Christy DeSmith, who are on the scene.

We can't think of a more fitting introduction to this year's festivities than Geoff Herbach's sweet, unapologetic elegy to both the Fringe Festival and a teen-produced play making its debut in this year's line-up, Audish.

So, check back with us often, read up, and above all--GO! Maybe we'll run into each other at Fringe Central for a drink and a bite to eat.

What: Minnesota Fringe Festival. (Click here for the full, 156-show line-up)
Where: Various venues throughout the Twin Cities
When: July 31-August 10
General admission to each show is $12 (plus a $3 Fringe button)

Minnesota Fringe Festival 2008
Visit the online hub for this year's Fringe Festival for a complete line-up of performances, a detailed schedule, ticket/venue information and all kinds of ways to connect with your fellow Fringe enthusiasts.

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