The Scranton Fringe Festival will conclude with its closing reception, “Art For All,” which is free and open to the public at the AFA Gallery on Friday, October 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
As part of the festival, “Taking Up Space” will highlight the work of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) filmmakers.
The event “Party Robot” is scheduled to take place at the Scranton Cultural Center’s Junior Ballroom, running from October 3 to October 5.
SCRANTON — The 2024 Scranton Fringe Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a vibrant showcase of culture, creativity, and community. From September 26 to October 5, attendees can enjoy a diverse array of theater, music, art, film, and discotheques at various locations throughout the city.
This year’s program features a broad spectrum of presentations by various creators, aiming to promote the performing arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) and to create an inclusive environment for all artists.
Co-founders Conor Kelly O’Brien and Elizabeth Bohan drew inspiration from the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, striving to create a venue to present creative works specific to Lackawanna County and its neighboring areas.
Among the exciting events this year is the “Battle of the Bards” at The VSpot, where four local playwrights will write a short play within two days, with performances occurring on the same night. The festival will also host a Silent Disco on September 27 at the Everhart Museum, providing a unique experience where guests dance to music streamed through headphones.
The “Art For All” closing reception is set for October 4 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the AFA Gallery, featuring an exhibition on display from September 20 through October 6.
The festival promises an eclectic mix of entertainment, combining humor, suspense, and excitement.
The complete 2024 schedule includes:
17 of Diamonds – September 27 – September 29
Bread Crumb – September 27 – September 29
blue gingham and sunlight – September 27 – September 29
Tiny Beautiful Things – September 27 – September 29
Silent Disco @ the Everhart – September 27
If I Could Be A Hero – September 28
New York In Chains – Teen Version – September 28
Cadavera’s Cult Movie Club presents 13 Ghosts – September 28
Battle of the Bards – September 29
Muse & Mingle – October 1
Colombinus – October 2
Home Rule: An irreverent Catholic horror-comedy – October 3 – October 5
Love in White-Inked Mother’s Milk — Hope Austin – October 3 – October 5
Party Robot – October 3 – October 5
Mimosas – October 3 – October 5
Immersive Bee Audio Experience – October 4
ART FOR ALL: art exhibit and Fringe 10-year retrospective – October 4
Taking Up Space – October 4 – October 5
Time Machine Blueprints: The Show – October 4 – October 5
Fringe Cabaret – October 4
Once Upon an Orchestra – October 5
Teen Silent Disco – October 5
Funny at the Fringe – October 5
Most Scranton Fringe Festival events are priced at $15, with performances occurring at various venues across Downtown Scranton. For more details on locations, shows, and times, visit scrantonfringe.org.