The Newburgh Fringe Festival has nearly doubled in size for its second year, with 65 productions and more than 100 performances planned across downtown Newburgh from Oct. 16–18.

The three-day event will bring theater, comedy, puppetry, dance and other performances to several downtown venues, while giving local artists opportunities to present original work.

Ken Martinez, Safe Harbors of the Hudson’s director of performing arts and community programming, said organizers have expanded their team and made adjustments after last year’s inaugural festival. Although the event attracts performers from New York City and beyond, showcasing talent from Newburgh and the surrounding Hudson Valley remains a priority.

“First things, our priority is highlighting Newburgh, highlighting Hudson Valley, and showing the performing arts that come from this area,” Martinez said.
Among the performances is Campy Cult Cinema 3000, a screening of the 1967 film Eden Cried, starring Newburgh native Carol Hollenbeck. The film premiered at the Ritz Theater that year, when Hollenbeck was welcomed with a red-carpet celebration.

The lineup also includes two one-act plays by comedian Lewis Black, Crossing the Crab Nebula and The Deal, along with two productions by Ted Swindley, creator of the jukebox musical Always Patsy Cline. The Uncanny Valley Puppet

Slam, an adult-oriented puppetry showcase, will also return.
Participating artists receive the $10 base price of each ticket sold for their performances, while an additional $5 helps cover the festival’s administrative and facility expenses.

Tickets are $15 per performance, regardless of show length, with additional online processing fees possible. They can be purchased at NewburghFringeFestival.org or at the festival lounge next to Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann St., during the event.