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Indy Fringe is in full swing on Mass Ave. In its ninth year the festival has more new offerings for its eager crowds. For those new to the festival here's the basics... The Fringe festival is a feast for theatre-goers. There are 384 shows produced over 11 days. They are hosted at eight local stages, including both of the Phoenix Theatre's stages. There are dramas, musicals, cabarets, comedy shows and more, truly something for everyone It's going on every night until August 25th.  Every show is between 45 and 60 minutes and each show cost $10. For the price of one normal theatre ticket you can see 5 shows in one afternoon!  Check out Hope's comprehensive guide here at the Indy Theatre Habit .  This year I was able to make it to five shows, but there's are dozens more available.  Here's the run down of what I saw and a few notes on each show.  Wry   by Kim McCann  This one-woman play tells the story of Holden Caulfield's yo...

EclecticPond announces its new season with a variety of shows to celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th birthday in 2014. Shakespeare Wrote What...? IndyFringe, Aug 15th – 25th Sure, you’ve heard of Hamlet, or seen Romeo & Juliet, but what about Cymbeline, King John or Titus Andronicus? ETC presents not one, but FIVE of Shakespeare's lesser known plays, in the madcap, irreverent parody style loved by audiences who saw 10x10, and at last year’s Fringe, Dracula: The Panto. R&J September 13th – 28th  You all know the story - "Two star-crossed lovers...," their feuding families, and (SPOILER ALERT), they both die at the end. But, this isn't your school textbook Verona. Originally conceived for student audiences, ETC is excited to share R&J with the entire community. Which family will you choose? 10 x 10 December 7th – January 4th Back by popular demand! After a sold out run last year, 10x10 returns...with a vengeance. This year promi...