On the eve of the 11th annual KC Fringe Festival – an 11-day performing and visual arts extravaganza spread across multiple Kansas City venues – some of its hottest acts deliver a special preview.

From theater and film to comedy, burlesque, music, storytelling, visual arts, puppetry, and fashion, the festival features an eclectic lineup of performances and exhibitions featuring not only local and regional talent but also artists from across the nation and around the world. Last year’s Fringe Fest drew an estimated total attendance of nearly 19,000.

This year’s festival runs from Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 26, 2015.