AVL Fringe: The Orange Monster Is Back

AVL Fringe: The Orange Monster Is Back

Friday & Saturday, May 23 & 24 at 10:00 PM

35below

Presented in partnership with Asheville Fringe Festival
Location: 35below at Asheville Community Theatre
Dates: Friday & Saturday, May 23 & 24
Show Time: 10:00 PM
Run Time: 60 minutes
Tickets: $22 (includes all taxes and fees)

About the Show

Six years ago, Frijolito, an undocumented immigrant, fought racism. After becoming a U.S. citizen, he forgot his roots—until his wife was deported. Now, he resists new demons shaping a world of two genders and one skin color. Experience horror, dark humor, violence, and even sex—all through bold, irreverent glove puppets!
Told through the raw and raucous style of glove puppetry, influenced by Commedia dell’Arte and the Neapolitan Guarattelle tradition, this show blends political satire with slapstick and social commentary. This performance is intended for adults only due to mature themes including dark humor, sex, violence, language, and explicit racism.

Content Awareness: This performance is intended for adults only. It includes mature themes such as dark humor, sex, violence, strong language, and explicit depictions of racism.

About the Artist

Edwin Salas is a passionate artist, adept at puppetry, theater, and dance, utilizing these mediums to delve into dark and complex themes, from personal to political. With an impressive global presence, he has performed in numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Edwin‘s artistic journey includes notable co-productions and directing works, such as “Los valles de Urikubo” and “Seven Deadly Sins in the Border.” In addition to his stage accomplishments, he authored the book “Direct Action Puppet Mechanisms” in 2015. Notably, his deeply personal performance, “Dracula killed my Mom,” received critical acclaim and prestigious awards. Edwin‘s influence as a teacher extends to workshops on “Political Theater with Puppets.” In July 2023, he taught the course of “Political Art with Puppets” at Maryland University, adding to his legacy as an impactful artist and educator in the world of puppetry.

About the Partnership

This performance is part of an ongoing collaboration between Asheville Fringe Festival and Asheville Community Theatre. Each month, Asheville Fringe takes over 35below to present innovative, genre-defying work from local, regional, and national artists. The partnership transforms 35below into a home for adventurous performances and new artistic voices.

About ACT Late Night

ACT Late Night is not a time of day, it’s a state of mind. It’s a space to explore something a little different. Upcoming ACT Late Night events include monthly performances of Asheville Fringe and Improv Tonight! in 35below, The Rocky Horror Show on the ACT Mainstage for Halloween, Cabaret in an immersive environment offsite in the spring of 2026, two weekends of Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind in 35below, and other yet-to-be-announced experiences.

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