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Two nights into the 20th Minnesota Fringe Festival, the energy was high at Crooked Pint, where show-goers and -makers gathered to celebrate after a full evening of performances.

Several folks were kind enough to stop by my booth in the corner and share their thoughts on the shows they've seen thus far.

But my favorite quote of the evening would have to be from Alex Seymour, Fringe volunteer, who told me "It's Fringe! Those who come here with expectations are doomed."

Anthony Paul is a self-described "Jack of all trades" who acts, produces, directs, and writes. He got his start in the Fringe 14 years ago, but this year he's staying in the audience.

Tucker Garborg and Sulia Altenberg may be only 16 and 17, but in "

" they play teenage rock stars who help out the CIA on a mission to rescue the President's kidnapped daughter. In their free time they've been checking out other shows, including 

 in which three comedians try to burn off the calories from eating a Happy Meal while performing skits at a breakneck pace.

Altenberg went on to note that compared to high school theater, there are a lot more guys in Fringe shows, which was a nice surprise.

Julie Blaha works in education by day, and loves to see theater in the evening. She was particularly impressed by 

"Press Conference at the End of the World"

Kevin T. Houle and Brandon Taitt are the director and writer/producer behind this year's Fringe production, 

"Stuck In An Elevator With Patrick Stewart," 

"Bidgood to BidGREAT: Bumps and Blunders on the Boulevard to Brilliance"

Stay tuned; more reviews will be coming your way this weekend.

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Two nights into the 20th Minnesota Fringe Festival, the energy was high at Crooked Pint, where show-goers and -makers gathered to celebrate after a full evening of performances. Several folks were kind enough to stop by my booth in the corner and share their thoughts on the shows they’ve seen thus far. But my favorite…

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