Fringe Favorites at Dr. Phillips Center

ABOUT THE SHOWS

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating two of our favorite shows from the 2026 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. After very successful runs and overwhelming audience acclaim, these productions return for one night only.

With a single ticket, you'll experience both shows in one extaordinary evening, two unforgettable performances from Orlando favorites Emily Fontano and Chase Padgett. Whether you missed them at Fringe or can't wait to experience them again, this special encore event is your chance to see two of the festival's most talked-about productions on one stage.

Against Her Wishes

Join Emily Fontano for the Celebration of Life her mother, Janet, never wanted. This one-hour semi-improvised, musical, comedic, irreverent farewell invites guests to grieve, laugh and share “memories” of Janet—a woman they never met but will feel compelled to mourn. Audience participation, awkward sentiment and unexpected hymns (yes Emily will be singing!) make this the strangest, most refreshing memorial for someone you never knew.

How To Play Guitar (Poorly)

Beloved Orlando musician and actor Chase Padgett has created another solo comedic cabaret. This time Chase dives into his lifelong relationship to music through story, song and a few unforgettable improv moments made up on the spot.

He will share why the guitar has been so pivotal for him, what it takes to get better at an instrument, and how a high school band director changed the course of his life forever. "How to Play Guitar (Poorly)" is sure to be a memorable evening for musicians and music lovers at heart. 

Performance Notes

RUN TIME: 2 hour, 15 minutes

AGE ADVISORY: 13+

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