FronteraFest 2025 Short Fringe Four to six short pieces of 25 minutes or less Shows are listed in performance order. Snowpacolypse, by Tristan Young Mercado. When five college freshmen get trapped in their dorm during a Texas snow storm and power outage, they find themselves having to make real life connections without social media. The Ballad of the Mothman, by Insha Iqbal. Uses absurdity and audience interaction to explore the objectification of South Asian and Middle Eastern women and how the men in their lives interact with them, whether they are white or men of color, close to them or strangers. The piece objectifies the audience in the most literal sense to become items at a flea market, and Mothman explores where the inherent value of these objects comes from. HOT GOSS presents: Am I the Asshole? An improvised show that places you in the center of the drama. Inspired by the subreddit thread r/AITA, this show explores personal stories that will leave you wondering: am I the asshole? A Good Year for the Sunflowers, by Christine Schiele Gutierrez. In a journey through time, a sister remembers her brother. From childhood adventures in Tehran to coming-of-age escapades in 1980s New York, and finally to the tender moments of his final days, this solo performance explores the intricate landscape of sibling love, loss, and memory. Over coffee—a shared passion—Christine weaves a poignant narrative that transforms personal grief into a universal meditation on connection, resilience, and the enduring power of familial bonds. Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach, by Paul Rudnick. Mr. Charles is in exile in Palm Beach, having been asked to leave NYC. There was a vote. He has a television show “Too Gay.” He answers letters from viewers & his studio audience. His devoted companion Shane assists with his every need. Featuring Michael Harlan. The rhythm, written and performed by Siobhan Cook, Zell Miller, III, and Jeffery “DaShade Moonbeam” Johnson. A fast-paced interactive exploration of rhythm using voice, word, feet, hands, spirit. A rapper named Jeffery “DaShade Moonbeam” Johnson, a dancer named Siobhan Cook, and a poet named Zell Miller, III explore rhythm and what keeps us connected, the very heartbeat that pushes on in a constant flow, until it doesn’t.