Presenting the 6th annual Aspen Fringe Festival June 13-16
6th annual ASPEN FRINGE FESTIVAL
DANCE
MoralesDance - Friday June 13
"...sleek modern dancers, who unite passion with precision." - New York Times
Direct from performing at NYC's Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre, MoralesDance presents a stunning evening of Modern Dance including "Solitude" by Legendary Choreographer Luigi. Guest artist dancers from Alvin Ailey, David Parsons, Martha Graham and Jose Limon have performed with MoralesDance. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet school star Cassie Lewis, now in the Alvin Ailey Program at NYC's Fordham University, will perform with MoralesDance.
THEATRE
Venus in Fur by David Ives - Saturday June 14 & Sunday June 15
"A surprise-packed study of the erotics of power...ninety minutes of good, kinky fun." - New York Times
"Good lord, this play is hot, hot, hot! Prepare to be intellectually and emotionally whipped, beated, and thrilled into submission." - SFBG
Hailed as "Broadway's hottest date night!" Venus in Fur is a steamy intellectual thriller on the politics of sex and power and the destabilizing nature of sexual desire that's guaranteed to charm and electrify audiences. Award winning playwright David Ives hit play, based on the nienteenth-century erotic novel of the same name, was the most widely produced play of 2013-14. Starring Nikki Boxer and David Ledingham. Directed by Mike Monroney.
The Venus in Fur performance is Rated R.
FRINGE LAB
The Last Outlaw by Donald Sage Mackay- Monday June 16
Make history with our playwright and cast as they see their hard work transfer from the page to the stage. The Last Outlaw is a new play with live music about the last days of the Wild West and legendary hero Earl Durand. Participate in the post-show discussion with author and cast. Fringe New Plays have gone on to achieve successful premieres in NYC and regionally to overwhelming acclaim. Previous awards winning playwrights have included John Kolvenbach (2013's hilarious new comedy Bank Job), Michael Hollinger and John Cariani.
Dedicated to the idea that great art great art stimulates cultural discussion, promotes diversity and empowers people to pursue dreams and contribute to their communities, AFF brings exceptional performing arts and artists to Aspen and provides opportunities for local performers, artists and audiences to be inspired through participation. We offer thought-provoking post performance discussions with AFF artists hosted by respected community arts leaders to benefit local residents and tourists alike.
