The 2019 Scranton Fringe Festival (Friday, September 27th – Sunday, October 6th) is a celebration of community and the performing arts! For the past four years we have presented hundreds of creative works to over 10,000+ unique audience members!
The Scranton Fringe Festival is dedicated to creating a bold and engaging platform for creative and thought provoking art with minimal risk to artist and audience. Regional as well as touring artists are welcomed to present work with no censorship placed on content or artistic expression while striving to promote Scranton as a viable and creative environment.
The Scranton Fringe Festival is held annually across several consecutive days in multiple venues throughout downtown Scranton. Theatre, music, dance, film, comedy, puppetry and every other sort of performing-arts-production you can imagine are welcomed on the fringe! The festival is kept accessible and affordable for artists (no application fees, comparably small production fees) and audiences (special free programming, affordable tickets, hopper passes, etc) alike!
Scranton Fringe was co-founded by Conor O’Brien (current Executive Director) and Elizabeth Bohan (current Managing Director). The 2018 Board of Directors also includes: Melissa Carestia, Susan Estler, John Farkas, Lorrie Loughney, Dr. Robert McKeage, Michael Muller, Alberto Paramo, and Camille Reinecke. Various members of the community serve on the Programming, Marketing and Fundraising committees that provide vital support to the organization. Scranton Fringe Festival’s mission is deemed non-profit (via its 501c3 fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas).
Scranton Fringe celebrated its first festival October 1st – 4th 2015 to great success. With forty-seven (47) productions spanning nearly one hundred (100) individual performances, and approximately three-thousand (3000) in attendance, Scranton Fringe has proven itself to be a major event in the cultural landscape of NEPA. Having grown each year we are thrilled to present our fifth Fringe Festival, September 27th – October 6th 2019 across downtown Scranton.
CLICK HERE for more information about the Scranton Fringe Festival!
Scranton Fringe Festival – SCC Events/ Performances
| SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER SHOPLAND HALL | SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER JUNIOR BALLROOM |
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| Big Gay StorySlam | Next Round (presented by Scranton Shakespeare Festival) | |||
| Friday September 27th at 8:00 pm | Thursday, October 3rd at 6:00 pm Friday, October 4th 6:00 pm Saturday, October 5th at 7:00 pm Sunday, October 6th at 3:30 pm |
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| North Star Alley | Not Without Her Stories | |||
| Sunday, September 29th at 5:00 pm Friday, October 4th at 6:00 pm Saturday, October 5th at 6:00 pm Sunday, October 6th at 5:00 pm |
Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 pm and 8:30 pm | |||
| Our Town | Malum In Se | |||
| Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 pm Friday, October 4th at 8:00 pm Saturday, October 5th at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 6th at 3:00 pm |
Saturday September 28th at 5:00 pm, Friday, October 4th at 7:30 pm Saturday, October 5th at 3:30 pm Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 pm |
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| Silent Disco | Quark! | |||
| Friday, October 4th at 10:00 pm | Saturday, September 28th at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30 pm Friday, October 4th at 9:00 pm Saturday, October 5th at 2:00 pm |
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| Wake Up With The Arts Breakfast | The Singularity | |||
| Friday, October 4th at 8:30 am to 10:30 am (approx | Saturday, October 5th at 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm Sunday, October 5th at 5:00 pm |
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Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
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Thrill the World 2019 – October 26
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM
HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!
Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'” Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton! All proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center!
Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!
$20 Adults
$15 Children
Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last – must register by 10/5 to guarantee your size)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts
Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton! This year’s Zombie Crawl Locations are: Cooper’s Seafood House, Davinci Pizza, Pizza by Pappas, PJ’s Pub and Trax Platform Lounge!
Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)
Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have four BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and one ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!
Dance Lesson Schedule:
COMING SOON
Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k
Thrill the World Scranton is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, LT Verrastro, and Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.
Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
The Scranton Cultural Center’s Youth Theatre Program will
present DISNEY’S THE LION KING EXPERIENCE KIDS
Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: TBD | Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski
PERFORMANCES: Friday, December 6 at 7pm; Saturday, December 7 at 2pm
Welcome to The Lion King Experience!
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world . The African savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in Shopland Hall on the Fourth Floor of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart for Shopland Hall reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Due to the nature of live performances, artists, dates, times, venues and
prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or
outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for
admittance, regardless of the event. Lost or stolen tickets may be
deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases
tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in
most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that
end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all
events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and
beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also,
upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our
security team.
Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
The Scranton Cultural Center’s Youth Theatre Program will
present DISNEY’S THE LION KING EXPERIENCE KIDS
Director: Camille Reinecke
Music Director: TBD | Choreographer: Jackilyn Yamialkowski
PERFORMANCES: Friday, December 6 at 7pm; Saturday, December 7 at 2pm
Welcome to The Lion King Experience!
Disney’s The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world . The African savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.
Event Seating is General Admission, First-Come, First-Served, Held in Shopland Hall on the Fourth Floor of the Scranton Cultural Center. The Seating chart for Shopland Hall reflects the general layout for this event, but specific seat locations are subject to change.
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Due to the nature of live performances, artists, dates, times, venues and
prices are subject to change without notice.
Buyer Beware: If you purchase tickets from a non-authorized person or
outlet, you risk purchasing a lost, stolen or fake ticket that is not valid for
admittance, regardless of the event. Lost or stolen tickets may be
deactivated and thus will not be valid for entry. Anyone who purchases
tickets from a “scalper” or ticket broker does so at their own risk and in
most cases is paying a premium.
When you visit the theatre, our first priority is your care and safety. To that
end, please be aware in advance of increased security measures for all
events at our Theatre. Backpacks, oversized bags, outside food and
beverage, and weapons of any kind are not permitted in the building. Also,
upon entry, bags and coats must be open and ready for inspection by our
security team.