The subject of suicide is so taboo that few playwrights tackle the topic, and even fewer theater companies present a whole evening of plays about suicide.
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PHAEDRA’S LOVE (Svaha Theatre Collective): 2018 Fringe review Two decades after her suicide, Kane remains one of the most truthful voices in theater. Svaha's production captures her brilliance. 
WOLFCRUSH: a queer werewolf play (On the Rocks): 2018 Fringe review WOLFCRUSH misses the no-holds-barred humor, shock value, and pop culture-infused insight into youth culture of playwright Haygen-Brice Walke... 
An Aerialist Brazilian: Danila Bim discusses her work with Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA Danila Bim’s job is literally hair-raising! 
TRUE WEST (Subscension): 2018 Fringe review This little company has heft and promise. The Fringe has given them the opportunity to launch and they’ve certainly taken advantage of it. 
Phindie’s Picks for the 2018 Fringe Festival in Philadelphia Over 25 suggestions for 2018 Philly Fringe shows to help you plan your Festival experience. 
Director/producer Liam Castellan of Liam’s Sofa Cushion Fortress is bringing London’s “Summer of Love” to the 2013 Fringe. His Philadelphia premiere production of Traveling Light, a contemporary piece by local playwright Lindsay Harris Friel about a meeting between two British icons of the Sixties, is garnering a lot of attention in the lead-up to the festival. Phindie talked to Liam about the play and the issues and characters upon which it touches. more…
