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ICTF 2026 FRINGE LINE-UP
Everyone Sucks Here presented by The Clemson Players
Inspired by online forums where people air their dirty laundry and seek vindication (or judgment) for their actions, The Clemson Players have created a comic romp through four true stories ripped from the internet. Are these characters guilty of being a**holes? Set up in a game show format, these characters go head-to-head in competition; each show is different as the audience decides winners and losers. Bee stings, mixtapes exiled exes and a catheter bag (yes, you read that correctly), make for a rousing episode of "Jerk or Justified."
The Great Hall @ Nicolson Square Venues
No Man's presented by Catawba College
Written by Adison Schwab this original play follows Joe, a battle-weary soldier, and Willa, a firecracker of a nurse, set against the tumultuous panorama of World War I. As fate exerts its pull, Joe and Willa face the ultimate trial: the resilience of a love born in the shadow of turmoil. No Man's invites audiences to reflect on the unyielding courage of the human soul and the transcendent power of hope amidst the darkest of times.
The Studio @ Nicolson Square Venues
Shall We Dance? The Golden Years presented by SFA Theatre & Dance
Shall We Dance? The Golden Years honors the refined artistry of Broadway's Golden Age, when dance functioned as narrative architecture and movement was inseparable from dramatic intention. From sweeping waltzes and balletic dream sequences to rhythm-driven jazz ensembles, choreography illuminated character, clarified stakes, and propelled story. This cabaret celebrates the seamless integration of performance that defined mid-century musical theatre, showcasing the elegance, precision, and expressive depth that set the standard for generations of performers. Anchored by luminous scores and sophisticated lyricism, the evening pays tribute to an era when theatrical craft, musicality, and kinetic storytelling achieved enduring brilliance.
The Space @ Venue 45
The Betrothed presented by Molloy University
The Betrothed is a zany comedy in the style of Italian commedia dell'arte about the planned marriage of Flaminia and Orazio by their money-grubbing fathers. On the day of the wedding, the braggart warrior Captain Spavento, thought lost at sea, arrives to rescue his beloved Flaminia from the clutches of a forced marriage. Meanwhile, Spavento's sister, the fiery Isabella, arrives incognito, seeking her lost love Orazio. As the spurned lovers pursue their quests, the servant zannis get involved, and with the help of hapless bystanders, surprising discoveries are revealed and the world is somehow happily realigned.
The Great Hall @ Nicolson Square Venues
The Continuing Misadventures of the Hathaways: Captain McNamara's Revenge presented by Earlham College Theatre Arts
After falling into a steam-punk pirate universe, Martin Hathaway is now firmly ensconced as Personal Assistant (and husband) to Captain Daisy Fitzgerald McNamara of the A.S. Nephthys. In this final installment of Kathryn Clare Glen's steam-punk fantasy trilogy, the Free People of the Lost Valley (formerly known as the Unpredictables), struggle to find a balance between the temptations of domestic bliss and a life rich with adventures. But the Protection is fading... How will they navigate these challenges - even as the man who killed Daisy's father seeks revenge?
The Great Hall @ Nicolson Square Venues
The Fabulist presented by Freed-Hardeman University
With a swirl of his motley cape, Limkin, a grand storyteller commands the stage, dazzling the crowd with his glittering "flash tales." Backstage, sharp-eyed Millie sees through the spectacle. When she boldly confronts "the man who tells lies," the theatre trembles-and both are swept into the realm where stories are born. There, amid wonder and danger, they discover that neither cynicism nor falsehood can silence a story that is true. Co-created with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Brad Montague (Fail-a-bration).
The Studio @ Nicolson Square Venues
The One You Feed presented by DanceMocha & CCM Dance Ensemble
FEED THE NEED! Inside the human soul, two wolves are locked in a relentless fight for dominance. One thrives in the shadows - fear, ego, and resentment. The other is fueled by the light - empathy, courage, and love. In this contemporary dance retelling of the Two Wolves parable, the one that wins is the one you feed. In the companion piece "Where We Remain", we become what we feed. Join us for this physical, intense, and exciting dance journey. Where do you remain after the one you feed?
Central Hall Auditorium
Tick, Tick ... Boom! presented by Midnight Sun Theatre
Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, and three amazing actors, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
The Studio @ Nicolson Square Venues
Verona Nights presented by Brenau University
They were supposed to follow the script. They absolutely did not.
Verona Nights is a playful ensemble musical comedy created and performed by nine college artists. Inspired by classic tales of star-crossed love, the show follows rival groups whose loyalties are thrown into chaos when unexpected romance sparks. Through energetic movement, music, and storytelling, the ensemble explores the thrill, awkwardness, and drama of young love. As friendships shift and emotions escalate, one ordinary night becomes anything but predictable. Because sometimes the person you're supposed to hate turns out to be the one you can't stop thinking about.
Central Hall Auditorium
ICTF 2026 productions run from August 7-12. For dates, times, and tickets to these shows, go to https://tickets.edfringe.com/
If you have questions about the productions or ICTF itself, reach out to Lee-Lee Lawless at 434-284-9246.