KC FRINGE FESTIVAL 2025
Performances July 17-27
Visual Art July 06-26
Film July 18-20
KC FRINGE FESTIVAL 2025
Performances July 17-27
Visual Art July 06-26
Film July 18-20
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Show Description
Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Co. is a 40-year-old professional theatre in the Kansas City metro. In 2014 our mission evolved to include uniquely-abled actors of all ages and senior pawformers, rescue pups from area shelters. Martin City Melodrama is thrilled to be part of the KC Fringe this year. We proudly present our newest original show, Fringe-ABILITY. This all-inclusive vaudeville revue features uniquely abled, community, and professional actors and children. This comic theatrical piece features pantomime magic, song, dance, puppetry, and jokes from historical entertainment. Each performer gets a chance to shine and show their merriment and talent. Also joining the shenanigans will be a few senior pawformers. Come laugh with us as we showcase making the invisible, VISIBLE!
Cast and Crew
Brian Lee, Eric Schmitt, Jason Davison, Josh Robinett, Kashala Price, Kayleen Spear, Morgan Ball, Paige Simcosky, Pooh Harrell, Shelby Price, Steven Ryan Turner, Macie Root, Wilson Reynolds, Leigh Reynolds, Patrick Reynolds, TBone Miller, Liana Wages-Nichols, Heath Nichols, Hayden Nichols, Jeanne Beechood
About Martin City Melodrama
Martin City Melodrama & Vaudeville Co. is a 40 year old professional theatre in the metro of Kansas City MIssouri. In 2014 we evolved our mission to include uniquely-abled actors of all ages and pawformers, senior rescue pups from area shelter. Martin City Melodrama is thrilled to be part of the KC Fringe this year. We proudly present our newest original show, Fringe-ABILITY
Artist & Show Details:
I have long attended KC Fringe over the years. In 2024, I wrote a story on them for the Martin City Telegraph that was published in print and online. In 2006 and 2008, our theatre was chosen to participate in the International Fringe Festival in New York. This is our first time performing with our uniquely abled actors with the KC Fringe. We are thrilled for the inclusion surrounding this production, Fringe-ABILITY.
Kansas City Star, “Martin City shows vaudeville is new again. Also brings new joy to old dogs.”
Martin City Telegraph, “The real dedication is providing family entertainment to our area for 40 years. The performers of all abilities are bright and energetic.”
MIch –
This family show was so much fun! Don’t miss this chance to see classic comedy. The puppets, the magic, the singing, the dancing, the pie throwing ! A great group of actors of all abilities and ages. And the rescue dogs are cute as can be. Treat yourself to this quality, well written, well directed, well acted show Fringe Ability!
London Root (verified owner) –
Myself and my 2 kids went to see “Fringeability” opening day and it was lovely! The script was super funny, the actors were awesome and my kids thought the pie in the face at the end was their favorite part! The show had a great variety of acts- music, magic, comedy and the cutest doggies!! All ages from 1-100 would have fun at this show- go see it!!!
Kim Miller (verified owner) –
Fringe Abilities is the show to see!! I absolutely loved the talent that these actors of all abilities portrayed. I laughed, cheered and danced during the performance with a big smile on my face.
Leigh Reinhart –
Such a FUN show!!! If you want a big smile, a good ‘ol laugh, and some toe-tapping fun, take the family to see Fringe ABILITY!
Kelsey Coon –
This show was so much fun! It had a lot of variety and was pure joy. I really liked the non-optional sing-along and mid-show dance break, we need more things like this in life. I loved that every person on stage was having the greatest time! If you want/need some pure delight in your life, go to this show!