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The Fre

First Preview: Feb 27, 2020
Opening Date: Feb 27, 2020
Closing Date: Apr 12, 2020
Running Time: 01:40
The Fre

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Playing @
The Flea
20 Thomas Street, New York City, NY 10013
In response to the public health concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, - all performances suspended until April 2nd

MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient and Tony Award® nominee Taylor Mac returns home to The Flea for the world premiere of The Fre. 

In the land of two bridges The Fre, a rambunctious group of fun loving anti-intellectuals spend their days cavorting in the mud. Into their midst descends Hero, a dandy aesthete, who longs to cut the bridge and finally escape the mud pit. But first he must convince the leader Frankie Fre and the other fatuous inhabitants that there is a better life outside of the swamp. In this queer love story, audiences will literally and figuratively jump into the mud with the Fre to hash out the current cultural divide.

The play is set in a giant ball pit with audience seating inside and out.

World Premiere
Off-Off BroadwayPerformance ArtPlay - Drama
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 15

Performance Schedule

MONDAY, THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM


Written By
  • Taylor Mac

Director
  • Niegel Smith

Choreography
  • Sarah East Johnson

TDF Tickets Offers:

TDF Member tickets:

Not currently available for this show

Listed at

Never

Full-price tickets:

$25.00 - $50.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible seats may be reserved prior to each performance with the box office. Guest Productions may have different instructions for arranging accessible accommodations and should be contacted directly.
  • Seating

    Seats 75.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Yes
  • Restroom

    Gender-neutral bathrooms
  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive listening devices are available at the box office prior to all performances.
  • Visual Assistance

    None.
  • Folding Armrests

    None
  • Parking

    Limited free street parking is available on Thomas Street, Monday-Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday & Sunday. You can also view and reserve parking at some local garages via ParkWhiz.

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