The Hideout Theater
The Free Fringe
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Austin improv scene is bursting with creativity.
There are hundreds of performers, and every single one of them is prone to saying things like “Wouldn’t it be crazy if…?” or “I just had the most insane idea.”
This is where those dreams go, not to die, but to live gloriously on the stage for one night only.
Every week will be dramatically different.
There could be shows with improvisers tied up in rope, 50 performers onstage, blindfolded actors, improvising dogs, or 1000 other things.
Each show will be anchored and presided over by the duo Firth & Arjet, featuring Kristin Firth and Jessica Arjet (co-owner of The Hideout).
THE FREE FRINGE IS FREE. FOREVER.
Reserve your tickets in advance to guarantee yourself a spot.
Upcoming Insanity
5/17/2012: The Eighteenth Show!
My Best Fiend, produced by Chris Allen & Andreas Fabis
Like all great ideas from the twisted mind of Chris Allen, it’s impossible for anyone else to explain them. So here’s the show description in his own words:
“Spiel mit mir auf der Bühne! Affe Mensch!
We perform a very dynamic 20 minute set that is a mini documentary about the working relationship between film director Werner Herzog and actor Klaus Kinski (actual people).
We do scenes from a fictional film–including behind-the-scenes-footage and show how Werner Herzog–a film genius–worked with a mad man to create some amazing films.
And here’s the thing. We do it in German.
Andrea knows German. I know kindergarten level.
The fun of this show is that we have language limitations but the show is still very entertaining. The scenes will be interpreted by Andreas.
This will be one of the most intelligent and yet beautifully ridiculous shows the Fringe may ever display.”
Evil Peter Rogers, produced by Kevin Miller
Peter Rogers: affable, witty, introverted–and above all, exceptionally nice. …Or so we thought.
Turns out Peter Rogers has a dark side, an EVIL side, that comes out to play at the most random of moments.
This format will insert Peter Rogers, playing himself, into a variety of real-world situations. At any moment, players from the sides can tag Peter out and become Evil Peter Rogers, sabotaging the situation in any way they see fit. Peter must then re-enter the stage and attempt to justify or salvage the horrible evil thing he’s just done.
starring: Kevin Miller, John Buseman, Brad Hawkins ,Christine Giordano, Peter Rogers
It can be tough growing up as a girl who prefers trucks over dolls, getting dirty over being pretty, and adventure over politeness. It’s a lot easier with a friend who likes that stuff just as much as you. They might get into trouble but that won’t stop them, even as they get older.
“The show was original, interesting, and hilarious. I’d book them again anytime.” — Yvonne Landry, Theater Owner / Festival Producer, New Orleans
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| Thu. May 17th, 10:00pm - $0 FREE SHOW! Totally FREE, totally insane. Firth & Arjet plus a never-ending parade of improv experiments. See your favorite performers in bold new combinations. |
| Thu. May 24th, 10:00pm - $0 FREE SHOW! Totally FREE, totally insane. Firth & Arjet plus a never-ending parade of improv experiments. See your favorite performers in bold new combinations. |
| Thu. May 31st, 10:00pm - $0 FREE SHOW! Totally FREE, totally insane. Firth & Arjet plus a never-ending parade of improv experiments. See your favorite performers in bold new combinations. |