Bonus Episode: Adam Francis Proulx, Fringe Artist and Hometown Hero

Canadian puppeteer and theatre artist Adam Francis Proulx is bringing his latest creation, "Ferry Tale!," to the 2025 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This cinematic puppet love story, based on a true 1933 event from Proulx's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, tells the tale of a couple separated by the Canada-U.S. border who ride a ferry daily to be together, eventually catching Hollywood's attention. "Ferry Tale!" is performed by Proulx under his company, The Pucking Fuppet Company, and blends puppetry, cinema, history, romance, and theatrical magic. Adam Francis Proulx is known for his innovative solo shows such as "The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery," "Baker’s Dozen: 12 Angry Puppets," and "Emilio's A Million Chameleons." His work has toured extensively across North America, earning critical acclaim and awards like Best Solo Show at the Montreal Fringe and Best Original Script at the Orlando Fringe. Beyond his original productions, Proulx has performed in the first Canadian casts of "Avenue Q" and "Disney’s Frozen," and has collaborated with institutions like Neptune Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, and Walt Disney World Entertainment. He also appears as Fuzz the hamster on the Canadian Screen Award-winning "The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy" on Family Jr., contributing as both performer and writer. Audiences can catch Ferry Tale! at the Silver Venue during the Orlando Fringe Festival on the following dates: May 15 at 6:35 PM May 17 at 3:35 PM May 18 at 6:15 PM May 21 at 6:30 PM May 22 at 8:50 PM May 24 at 6:45 PM May 25 at 1:55 PM Tickets are priced at $15, and the show is suitable for audiences aged 7 and up. OrlandoFringe.org