A SHOWCASE OF BOLD NEW WORKS MAY 2-3 AT THE HISTORIC MOUNDS THEATER IN ST. PAUL!
Fearless Presents is a two-day festival that features bold new works by Twin Cities theatrical artists. It is an opportunity for local artists to try new ideas, push the boundaries of their art, and present their work to new audiences. The festival is also a fundraiser for Fearless, during which donations will be solicited to support more opportunities like these where local artists can perform new works for the stage.
SCHEDULE
All events will take place at the Historic Mounds Theatre in St. Paul.
Friday, May 2
| 5:30 PM | Welcome Happy Hour* |
| 7:00 PM | Secret Neighbors |
| 8:30 PM | Confessional |
| 10:00 PM | Almond Ice Cream and David Sedaris |
Saturday, May 3
| 1:00 PM | Mix, Mingle, & Meet Fearless!* |
| 2:30 PM | Dr. Mrs. Menopause International |
| 4:00 PM | Up in Flames |
| 5:30 PM | The Great Race Fable |
| 7:00 PM | Mona Lisa |
| 8:30 PM | Never Quit Comedy Live |
| 10:00 PM | Horror Prov |
* The Welcome Happy Hour and Mix, Mingle, & Meet Fearless! are free and open to all.
Welcome Happy Hour: Come socialize with the artists and other festival attendees and celebrate the opening of the festival!
Mix, Mingle, & Meet Fearless!: Get to know the new Fearless! There will be a brief presentation on Fearless followed by a Q&A and socializing with other festival-goers.
TICKETING
Single Show Tickets
| $15 | General admission |
Multi-Show Passes
Get a single ticket to multiple shows at a discounted price
Prices do not include box office and credit card processing fees.
SHOW INFORMATION
SECRET NEIGHBORS
by Secret Neighbors
Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
I call “shotgun” as we take your favorite travel stories and turn them into an improvised comedic reimagining.
Cast
Cat Wright
Courtney Miller
Elizabeth Dunn
Sean Yahn
Cameron Cylkowski
Genre: improv comedy
Appropriate for ages 18 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes
Links
instagram.com/secretneighborsmn
CONFESSIONAL
by The Reservoir Frogs
Friday, May 2 at 8:30 PM
An improvised story of greed, lust, hubris, stupidity, and failure. A take of people with high ambition and more morals.
Cast
Adam Boutz (he/him)
Michelle D’Angelo (she/her)
Andy Christian (he/him)
Mickaylee Shaughenessy (she/her)
Tom Scmhidt (he/him)
Krista Hauseman (she/her)
Genre: dramatic long-form improv
Appropriate for ages 13 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes, drugs or alcohol consumption
Links
facebook.com/reservoirfrogsimprov
ALMOND ICE CREAM AND DAVID SEDARIS
by Paradox Productions
Friday, May 2 at 10:00 PM
Enjoy a night of original comedy sketches from the twisted mind of Paradox! Scribed as a creative outlet in dark times, these sketches explore themes of seclusion, cuisine, office life, pop culture, health scares, and supernatural beings – in only the way that the author could.
Cast
Catherine Hansen (she/her)
Mickaylee Shaughnessy (she/her)
Adam Boutz (he/him)
Genre: sketch comedy
Appropriate for ages 18 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes, drugs or alcohol consumption, body image issues, religious issues, blood or injury effects
Links
instagram.com/paradox1productions/
hotchocolatemedia.net/dead-north/2021/6/16/2-summer
hotchocolatemedia.net/dead-north/2022/12/9/blight-christmas-2022-part-10
thenordly.com/nordly/author/catherinehansen/
DR. MRS. MENOPAUSE INTERNATIONAL: THE LIVE WELL TOUR
by Red Nose Productions
Saturday, May 3 at 2:30 PM
Dr. Mrs. Menopause International unexpectedly arrives at her VIP fan meet up while making her way to her Twin Cities sold out arena gig. Facts and surprises – she is full of them.
Cast
Deb Rich
Genre: solo character physical comedy show
Appropriate for ages 18 and up
Content warning: uses correct anatomical terminology
Links
facebook.com/drdebrich
instagram.com/debrichphd
UP IN FLAMES
by Ameera Khan
Saturday, May 3 at 4:00 PM
Come hear Ameera’s comedic musings on a burning planet! She and her openers Houa Moua and Jamie Kalakaru-Mava are all FAWK artists testing out their new material! Be the first crowd to hear the fruits of these Funny Asian Woman Komedians’ labor, and go home with a story (or three) to remember!
Cast
Ameera Khan (she/hers)
Jamie Kalakaru-Mava (she/hers)
Houa Moua (she/hers)
Genre: standup comedy and skit
Appropriate for ages 13 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes, racial issues, religious issues, depictions of mental illness
THE GREAT RACE FABLE
by D.C. Famous Presents
Saturday, May 3 at 5:30 PM
A one-man show that’s TED Talk meets standup comedy
Cast
D.C. “Slim” Briggs
Genre: standup comedy
Appropriate for ages 18 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes, racial issues
MONA LISA
by DAT Productions
Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 PM
A family’s perfectly flawed portrait that tells how past events affect people in their present.
Cast
Jimmie Bishop (Nathan) (he/him)
Nedreonnea Trueblood (Barbra) (she/her)
Ove’Onna Trueblood (Jewels) (she/her)
Pamela Jenkins (Lisa) (she/her)
Alicia Bailey (Apparition Mother/ Aunt Annie) (she/her)
Sherri Profit (Understudy)
Deneal Trueblood-Lynch (Mona/Playwright/Producer)
Genre: drama
Appropriate for ages 13 and up
Content warning: adult language, adult themes, drugs or alcohol consumption, gun or weapon usage, sexual assault, depictions of mental illness, loud noises, blood or injury effects
Links
denealtrueblood.com
NEVER QUIT COMEDY LIVE
by Never Quit Comedy
Saturday, May 3 at 8:30 PM
Come see the guys behind Never Quit Comedy give you two unique takes on their little slice of life, with a little fun for everyone!
Cast
Erick Austin
Jared Loberg
Alexis Dunn
Genre: standup comedy
Appropriate for ages 13 and up
Content warning: adult language
Links
instagram.com/erick.austin.comedy
instagram.com/lobergjared
instagram.com/amactuallyalizard
HORROR PROV
by Jex Arzayus Productions
Saturday, May 3 at 10:00 PM
Horror Prov is an improvised low-budget horror film hosted by the campy horror-themed persona, Count Jexian and his assistant Mistress Vana. All set in a hot tub.
Cast
Jex Arzayus – the count
Laura Hild – Mistress Vana
Brit Johnson – the jock
Lily Rotter – the cheerleader
Wesley Erickson – the nerd
Danielle Lynch – the brainiac
Ora Jay – Sound design
TBD – male role
Genre: horror comedy
Appropriate for ages 13 and up
Content warning: drugs or alcohol consumption, stage violence, gun or weapon usage, blood and gore