On this episode of Far Beyond the Fringe we’re joined by Dan Kostelec, to discuss Shakespeare’s “Midsummer: A Gaye Olde Tyme - Almost a Musical!” which is interactive, audience Improve show that’s fun for all ages and meant to make Shakespeare accessible to anyone.

See Shakespeare’s “Midsummer: A Gaye Olde Tyme - Almost a Musical!” at Strange Birds Friday October 2 and Monday, October 5 during the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. Find tickets and the full 2026 Festival schedule at scrantonfringe.org.

In this episode we’re joined by Sivan Raz, to discuss Anti-Gone is a daring adaption of the beloved classic that used the greatest invention of Ancient Greece, Democracy, to tell the story.

See Anti-Gone at The Trolley Museum Friday October 9 through Saturday, October 10 during the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. Find tickets and the full 2026 Festival schedule at scrantonfringe.org.

On this episode of Far Beyond the Fringe we’re joined by Tom Byrn to discuss SPARK Stories which is a collection of tales about original art found in thrift stores and stories about their original artists. It’s an intimate and lively solo Projection performance.

See Spark Stories at The Workshop Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 at the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. Find tickets and the full 2026 Festival schedule at scrantonfringe.org.

On this episode of Far Beyond the Fringe we’re joined by Cesario “Rio” Tirado-Ortiz, creator and performer of post-modern prometheus. This solo show, inspired in part by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, explores toxic masculinity, trans identity, dating, philosophy, and the complicated process of becoming the person—and the man—you want to be.

See post-modern prometheus at Strange Birds on Thursday, October 8 through Saturday, October 10 at the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. Find tickets and the full 2026 Festival schedule at scrantonfringe.org.

In this episode of Far Beyond the Fringe, we’re joined by artist Heather Wallen to discuss her work “Rue” which is part ghost story and part reckoning. "Rue" is an original work that examines Ophelia’s time in purgatory while giving a nod to the Shakespearian Tragedy.

You can see "Rur" at Strange Birds Thursday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 at the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. Find tickets and the full 2026 Festival schedule at scrantonfringe.org.

In this episode of Far Beyond the Fringe, we’re joined by Ada Cheng to discuss The Trouble With My Hair—its origins, the experiences behind the work, and what audiences can expect when it arrives at the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival.

The Trouble With My Hair will be at the AFA Gallery on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th as part of the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival. For tickets and more information on this show - and all others within the festival - please visit scrantonfringe.org.

Simone Daniel serves as Fringe’s Youth Theatre Director and as Artistic Director of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival. We’re talking about creating opportunities for young artists, building a stronger arts community, and what continues to inspire her work both at home and overseas!

We are thankful to Simone for her many years of collaboration, creativity, and leadership within our community. The Agony and Ecstasy of Bingo Joe, directed by Simone and Molly Balloons, will have its US premiere as part of the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival - October 3rd and 4th at the venue Strange Birds. Explore the complete festival lineup, learn more, and purchase tickets at scrantonfringe.org.