DELIRIUM
Written & performed by Martin Dockery
A true story of the mysterious connection between love and death within an indifferent universe.
“That rare ability to vividly mix the mundane with the transcendent is why Dockery remains the best.” –Orlando Sentinel.
“Shout-it-from-the-rooftop acclaim for Delirium! A beautifully written, deftly performed, bruisingly intimate outing that offers sophisticated humor and a strong emotional punch.” –Fresno Bee.
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG
Thursday September 28th at 6:00 PM
Friday September 29th at 6:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 9:00 PM
BIG GAY STORY SLAM
PRESENTED BY THE SCRANTON FRINGE FESTIVAL
Scranton Fringe’s signature Scranton StorySlam event promises a good time for everyone who attends! Five minute true stories told by Fringe friends from near and far, quality adult beverages available for purchase, and a beautiful Slammie trophy up for grabs! Plan to throw your name in as a Wildcard and get a chance to tell your own wild tale! Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its allies with Scranton Fringe!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center (420 North Washington Ave)
RATED R
Saturday September 30th at 10:00 pm
AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
Written and Performed by Conor McGuigan
Divorce, pills, runaways, bad grades, smoking, drinking, dating, making friends and much more! Watch as one family lives through every crisis in one day and comes out learning a lesson!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Friday September 29th at 7:30 PM
Saturday September 30th at 3:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 1:00 PM
CHRIS AND GAVIN’S CAMPAIGN FOR BROADWAY SPECTACULAR
PERFORMED BY CHRISTOPHER SLOAN AND GAVIN ESHAM
How do two, down on their luck, former musical theater stars revive their careers? By going to the people with a campaign to get themselves elected to Broadway! Through sketches and songs, Chris & Gavin will turn Broadway on it’s ear by tackling tough subjects like:
-The casting couch: Is it as comfortable as it could be?
-Former FBI Director, James Comey, WHERE ARE ANNIE’S PARENTS?!
Come see why these two have been called The Oprah and Gayle of Broadway without the lesbian undertones So vote Chris & Gavin. Because if this recent presidential election taught us anything, it’s that you don’t have to be someone to do something!
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center (420 North Washington Ave)
RATED R
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 3:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 3:00 PM
YUM
Written & Performed by Michael Burgos
After sold-out runs at the 1st Annual and 2nd Annual Scranton Fringe Festival, Fringe favorite Michael Burgos returns to beloved Scranton for another ridiculous, absurd, and irreverent hour. “A brand new show?!” “Yes!” “What’s it all about?!” “Who knows?! Who cares?!” Low expectations and high idiocy make for a delicious evening… Yum.
VENUE: Scranton Cultural Center: Junior Ballroom / Lower Level (420 N Washington Ave)
RATED PG-13
Friday September 29th at 9:00 PM
Saturday September 30th at 5:00 PM
Sunday October 1st at 3:00 PM
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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BRIGHT SIDE: A Virtual Variety Show
Presented by Montage Mountain Resorts
Now Available to Stream On-Demand
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in collaboration with Posture Interactive presents the interactive, virtual event for viewing on Demand! This
live-streamed broadcast originally aired on March 11, 2021 and available to view anytime features lighthearted, quality entertainment and performances for our audiences to enjoy!
Virtual Performance Only | NO In Person Seating | Enjoy at home on Your Couch, Bed, Comfy Chair
Prices:
$25.00 Stream Admission
Though the Raffle is Over, You Can Continue to Support by Texting “BRIGHTSIDE” to 44-321
Visit the Show Website at ScrantonBrightSide.com for more information, sponsorship opportunities, virtual program booklet and more!
(Note: Tickets are NOT available in person, by phone, or through Ticketmaster)
Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
Bright Side: A Virtual Variety Show presented live on March 11 and Now Available to Stream On-Demand and is presented by Montage Mountain Resorts.
“A top notch variety show with lighthearted, family-friendly entertainment is just the dose of optimism we can all use right now”
The hour-long production features performances from the Scranton Fringe Festival, Scranton Shakespeare Festival, New Vintage Ensemble, Newave Dance Company, Flashmilk Productions, Michele Conaboy McGrath, Stephen Murphy, Erin Malloy, Mike Mizwinski, Roy Williams, Mariah Hawley and the Scranton Cultural Center Youth Theatre Program. Chris Bohinski, of WBRE’s PA Live!, and Camille Reinecke, SCC Youth Theatre Program Director, serve as the evening’s emcees.
Bright Side: A Virtual Variety Show is presented by Montage Mountain Resorts. The pre-show Happy Hour was sponsored by PNC Bank. Additional sponsors include Geisinger, WBRE/WYOU, Lamar Advertising, Century Dental Associates, FNCB Bank, NET Credit Union, Fellerman and Ciarimboli and Entercom Pennsylvania.
Please note that this is a virtual/online concert, no live act will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center on this date.
BRIGHT SIDE: A Virtual Variety Show
Presented by Montage Mountain Resorts
Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00pm
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in coll
interactive, virtual event for the evening of Thursday, March 11, 2021! This
live-streamed broadcast will feature lighthearted, quality entertainment
and fun giveaway opportunities for our audiences to enjoy!
Virtual Performance Only | NO In Person Seating | Enjoy at home on Your Couch, Bed, Comfy Chair
Prices:
$25.00 Stream Admission,
$60.00 Patron Level including 6:00pm PreShow Zoom Cocktail Hour Admission
Visit the Show Website at ScrantonBrightSide.com for more information, sponsorship opportunities, virtual program booklet and more!
(Note: Tickets are NOT available in person, by phone, or through Ticketmaster)
Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is planning an interactive, virtual event for the evening of Thursday, March 11, 2021! This live online broadcast will feature lighthearted, quality entertainment and fun giveaway opportunities for our audiences to enjoy!
Working with local partners from the arts and entertainment industry, our family-friendly show will feature performances in voice, dance, theatre, and music from local artists. In addition to providing a fun and safe evening of entertainment for local families, our goal with this event is to raise funds in support of the ongoing operations of our organization.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had daunting effects on the Cultural Center and the arts industry at large. This event will help to support our operations, support local artists, and showcase the wonderful, diverse talent from our area.
Please note that this is a virtual/online concert, no live act will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center on this date.

UKRAINE BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
To learn more about Global Giving or to make a donation directly, please click here.
Scranton Fringe joins forces with various musicians, poets, and theatre artists to bring to life a special performance to raise funds for the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Featuring performances by…
-Little Star Run
-Jay Herb
-Terry Thompson
-Tierney Joyce
-Jenny Matthews & more!
Tickets are $10 to $20 (sliding scale) and can be purchased at the door or in advance via Eventbrite. When buying tickets online you may secure general admission for $10, $15, or $20.
Special thanks to Lackawanna County, Arts In Education NEPA, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts & all of our annual supporters.

The Scranton Fringe Festival is a platform for bold, engaging, and uncensored performing arts!
The 2022 Scranton Fringe Festival is September 29th – October 8th.
Get Tickets for the Shows: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/scranton-fringe-festival-13408491995




