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Writer and performer Luca Torrens brings Howdy, Stranger to Orlando Fringe Festival

Written and performed through the lens of a queer experience by Miami based artist, Luca Torrens, “Howdy, Stranger” is a one-person cowboy comedy which uses music, puppetry and humor to answer the question: How far will a person go for love and respect?

Writer and performer Luca Torrens brings Howdy, Stranger to Orlando Fringe Festival

“Best of Fringe'' Award Winner in the 2023 San Fran Fringe, “Howdy, Stranger” is a one person musical comedy which uses the power of tequila, puppetry and dangerously catchy show tunes to answer the question: How far will a person go for love and respect?


We follow a queer lawman named Jean who strives to become the new county deputy, despite being a fool and insufferable theatre kid. When an outlaw steals his only friend (Oscar Nominated Buttermilk the Horse), Jean embarks on a rivetin’ romp through the West to face gunslingin’ outlaws and disturbingly handsome criminals with nothin’ but a smile and a song (while trying not to get shot and killed to death).


 “Howdy, Stranger” is full of laughs, tears, and shockingly deep themes (We are not liable for any Daddy Issues that may or may not surface).


Written, performed and glitter glued together by Miami based artist, Luca Torrens, this show is for those struggling to find their place in the world but especially to queer youth to whom acceptance is everything


 “Howdy, Stranger” is being performed select dates from May 18 - 25 at the Pnk Venue - Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E. Rollins St. Orlando.


The duration of the show is 60 mins, with tickets available form $6 - $15. The show is suitable from ages 13+, and contains mature themes and violence.



Writer and performer Luca Torrens brings Howdy, Stranger to Orlando Fringe Festival


Orlando Fringe Festival returns to Loch Haven Park, Downtown Orlando between May 14 - 27, 2024.  Orlando Fringe is a 14-day immersive cultural experience featuring over 1,000 ticketed performances spanning a wide array of genres, such as dance, spoken word, musicals, comedy and much more. 


Free festival highlights include the Outdoor Stage music festival, Visual Fringe art on display throughout festival grounds and Kids Fringe play and entertainment for the young and young-at-heart weekends May 18 - 19 and May 25 - 26.


Anchored in Loch Haven Park, the festival features venues at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Family Stage and the Orlando Museum of Art, plus Fringe ArtSpace in Downtown Orlando on historic Church Street.  BYOV’s (“Bring Your Own Venues”) this year include returning venues Renaissance Theatre Company, The Starlite Room @ Savoy and Stardust Lounge, new venue CityArts, along with various site-specific venues chosen by artists. 

 

This year’s festival marks the popular return of Outdoor Stage theme nights on a brand new stage provided by OPAV and the hit late-night show offerings part of Fringe After Dark that include Fringe The Afterparty, Flashlight Cabaret, The Afters and Musical Mondays.


For more information on Orlando Fringe 2024 and to purchase tickets, visit www.orlandofringe.org, and contact the Box Office: 407-648-0077.


33rd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

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