WHO WE ARE
Tribe of Fools is dedicated to creating new plays that blur the lines between theatre, dance, acrobatics and other highly visual and kinetic storytelling techniques. Each year we present a new show that is as physically daring as it is poignantly relevant. Our ensemble push themselves to their physical limits while creating dynamic characters that make you laugh until they make you cry.
Tribe of Fools has tackled issues like gender roles, toxic masculinity, violence, sexual identity, learning disabilities, family, power dynamics and even time travel. With our "signature sweet bad-ass approach to theatre" we bring a sense of levity and fun to our productions in order to make complicated and difficult themes accessible and identifiable to the audience.
Tribe of Fools has tackled issues like gender roles, toxic masculinity, violence, sexual identity, learning disabilities, family, power dynamics and even time travel. With our "signature sweet bad-ass approach to theatre" we bring a sense of levity and fun to our productions in order to make complicated and difficult themes accessible and identifiable to the audience.
OUR PROCESS
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Tribe of Fools has been creating devised theatre and refining that process since 2003. Tribe of Fools creates original plays "in the room" by engaging actors, athletes, designers, directors and writers in a process that embraces play, raw theatricality and kinetic storytelling. The process is a mix of improvisation, playwriting, game play, commedia dell'arte, and circus arts to create shows that intelligently grapple with relevant social issues while remaining fun, accessible and entertaining.
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AWARDS |
2018
The June and Steve Wolfson Award for an Evolving Theatre Company Barrymore Nominations: Outstanding Scenic Design (Peter Smith, Fishtown - A Hipster Noir) Outstanding Lighting Design (Robin Stamey, Fishtown- A Fishtown Noir) Outstanding Choreography/Movement (Zachary Chiero, Fishtown - A Fishtown Noir) Outstanding Ensemble in a Play (Fishtown - A Hipster Noir) Independence Foundation Award for Outstanding New Play / Musical (Caitlin Corkery, Fishtown - A Hipster Noir) 2017 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Choreography/Movement (Michael Cosenza, Antihero) Barrymore Nominations: Outstanding Sound Design (Damien Figueras, Antihero) Outstanding Choreography/Movement (Terry Brennan, School Play) |
PAST PRODUCTIONS |
BEDLAM May 2003 (The Arts Parlor)
ECHO May 2004 Allens Lane Art Center / September 2004 Philly Fringe FOOL May 2005 Christ Church Neighborhood House HEAVY METAL DANCE FAG June 2005 (workshop) Spark Festival (Mum Puppet Theater) HEAVY METAL DANCE FAG June 2006 (workshop) Spark Festival (Mum Puppet Theater) ECHO (Remount) September 2007 Philly Fringe Festival (Fleisher Art Memorial) ARMAGEDDON AT THE MUSHROOM VILLAGE September 2009 Philly Fringe Festival (Second Stage Adrienne) DRACULA September 2010 Philly Fringe Festival (St Stephens Theater) HEAVY METAL DANCE FAG September 2011 (Full Production) Philly Fringe Festival (St Stephens Theater) HEAVY METAL DANCE FAG December 2012 Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (Commissioned for By Local Series) SHUT YOUR WORMHOLE May 2013 Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Commissioned for Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts) ANTIHERO September 2013 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Luna Theatre) TWO STREET September 2014 Philadelphia Fringe Arts Festival (Luna Theatre) ZOMBIES... WITH GUNS September 2015 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Luna Theatre) ANNUAL HOLIDAY BURLESQUE (December 2009 - 2017) Skybox 2009-2013, Plays and Players 2014, Junk Performance Space 2015-2016, Asian Arts Initiative 2017 SCHOOL PLAY SoLow Festival 2016, 2017 ANTIHERO (REMOUNT) September 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Painted Bride Art Center) FISHTOWN - A HIPSTER NOIR September 2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake) FLY EAGLES FLY September 2018 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake) CLOWN SEX ED February 2019 (Philly Improv Theatre) OPERATION: WAWA ROAD TRIP September 2019 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake) |