Quickies at the Orlando International Fringe Festival.

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Quickies was a series of four short plays presented at the Orlando International Fringe Festival at Breakthrough Theater ( 421 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park). Written by Tracy Jane Smith, the opening “Sex and a Story,” was about how how Scheherazade, meant to serve as a sex slave, kept her head through cunning, despite the fact that she could be beheaded if she displeased the prince.

In “Meet the Pets,” a boy brings his girlfriend home to his apartment for the first time.On the couch, his cat, Mr. Cuddles (Ryan Roberson) clearly owns the place, acting like British royalty. His self satisfaction is hilarious and a great contrast to the the dog who bounds around the scene with unlimited joy and enthusiasm. Daisy, the golden retriever, loves the new girl while Mr. Cuddles treats her with disdain.

In “Welcome to Intercourse” two female students find themselves stranded in Amish Country when the car engine gives out. They meet two young Amish men and despite their differences, things heat up. The final show, “Buried” is about a distraught young woman who wanders the stage with a shovel. her idea of eternal love involved digging a hole.

As a fan of Tracy Jane Smith’s sensual dark humor, I hope to catch a sketch of “Jim Reaper, A Play about Life Death and other Comedies.”  After
twenty years of marriage, recent divorcee Blanche flirts with an oddly
irresistible man named Jim at a party, while insurance-adjuster Bob
tries to avoid him at all costs. Knowledgeable party-goer Doris
identifies Jim as THE Jim Reaper, and the fates of his respective guests
are revealed in a card game. A score of dark metaphors comes to life in
this fun personification of death as a reasonable, friendly guy just
doing his job.

Performances at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Santos Dantin Theater (812 E Rollins St, Orlando, Florida 32803). 

July 28, 29, & 30
August 4, 5, & 6
Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm

Tickets are $18 general admission, $15 for seniors 55+, students and military with ID. Tickets may be purchased online at OrlandoAtPlay.com
or at the PRT box office at point of sale. Cash and credit card
accepted; no checks please. For seating reservations only, please
contact (407) 761-2683.