Sugar Crash Kids and the Forgotten Island offers family friendly fun at Fringe.

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Based on the World and Characters of Sugar Crash Kids created by Jeremiah Dunlap and Joshua Pearson, this original family friendly musical will bring a spark of fun to the Orange Venue. Imagination,
discovery, and wonder take flight when a cynical young girl, Mai (Kennedy Mason) is suddenly
thrust into a fantastic, whimsical adventure in a world she never
thought was possible.

I went to the final rehearsal at City Beautiful Church on Alden Road in Ivanhoe Village. Blue illuminated orbs were placed on the stage. Director and choreographer Holly Harris explained that they represent hope, wonder, and imagination. Mai has reached an age where anything that isn’t tangible isn’t real. She discovers that the world of the imagination is very much real.

The ensemble picked up the orbs and danced and interacted with them with fluid graceful movements. The cast must have a blast at each performance. Much of the movement is pure joyful play. Actors did somersaults, rolled over, and bumped into each other and genially had plenty of immature fun.  Cole Nesmith sang an exuberant song titled, “You’re here!” “But where’s here?” Mai asked. “Why it’s here of course!”

The show features original music, lyrics, and characters, from The Cramazingly Incredifun Sugar Crash Kids Podcast which comes to life on stage for the first time ever. The musical brings to
life a fantastic, whimsical adventure through music, movement, and large
scale puppetry.

I didn’t see the full show, but the songs I heard were amazing, and the scenes were filled with playful  joy. I have no doubt that this is a must see Fringe show. Bring the whole family!!

Tickets are $10.

Location: ORANGE Venue – Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Margeson Theater 812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL

Performances:

Thursday, May 19 – 6:15 PM

Saturday, May 21 – 3:45 PM

Sunday, May 22 – 2:30 PM

Tuesday, May 24 – 7:15 PM

Wednesday, May 25 – 5:30 PM

Saturday, May 28 – 1:30 PM

Sunday, May 29 – 11:45 AM

Sugar Crush Kids performed at Fringe.

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During the Fringe Sketch Tour, I did a quick sketch of Sugar Crush Kids as they performed in the outdoor stage at the Orlando International Fringe Festival. This was essentially a demonstration to show how to cover a sketch quickly with large bold washes. Sugar Crush performed a high energy set that was over before the sketch was complete. Musical sets seem to fly by when you are trying to capture the moment with a sketch.

After this, we decided to break for lunch and then head inside to sketch a show, and get out of the heat. Food vendors are all around the green lawn and I decided to get some BBQ. The vendor wasn’t very efficient so it took a long time to get my food. Another fun aspect of Fringe is that you get to meet the performers on the lawn. A performer might be seated right beside you as you eat lunch, so you get to rub shoulders with some amazing talent.