Art that pushes the envelope is taking over The Z this April. The Z Fringe Festival showcases unique creative works in a weekend of adventurous theater and performance art. Featuring exciting, self-produced works on two Z stages. Celebrate art that makes a statement at The Z Fringe Festival!
2026 Fringe Laurel Winners
Box Office Picks:
Main Stage Solo/Duo: Naked Aria: Part 2
Main Stage Ensemble: Nevermore! A Poe Comedy Show
Studio Solo/Duo: ...but what if it rains?
Studio Ensemble: Brainstorm
Producer's Picks:
Main Stage: Four Ways
Studio: Empty Night
Work-In-Progress: Brainstorm
Most Original: The Conversation
Audience Picks:
Musical/Comedy/Improv/Variety: Nevermore! A Poe Comedy Show
Ensemble: No Ingenues Allowed AND Teenage Wasteland
Solo: ...but what if it rains?
Theater: Teenage Wasteland
“You CAN do this! It's not as scary or intimidating as you think and this Fringe Festival has created SO many helpful resources. Once you step foot into The Z you are part of their community and they do everything they can to support artists and see their growth and success!”
Hear it from your Fellow Fringers...
“Be bold, be weird, put yourself out there and be unapologetically you. Z Fringe is the place to take risks and tell stories that don’t always fit the mold. Trust your voice, lean into your originality, and remember, there’s an audience out there hungry for something different all the time.”
“Do it! This is a place that provides the most high-level professional support - far more than you could ever expect from another festival!”
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