Godzilla's Not a Dinosaur
Produced by: Abby Bland
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Synopsis:
Created by Abby Bland, “Godzilla’s Not a Dinosaur” is a comedic deep dive into the world’s most iconic kaiju—blowing up everything you thought you knew about Godzilla, dinosaurs, and the absurdity of human storytelling. From paleontology to pop mythology, this performance is a love letter to Godzilla-nerds, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who’s ever screamed into the void about being misunderstood.
Q & A with the Artist
We are proud to showcase a variety of different kinds of performing arts at the fringe.
What is your show? What kind of performance is it? What is it about?
Created by Abby Bland, “Godzilla’s Not a Dinosaur” is a comedic deep dive into the world’s most iconic kaiju—blowing up everything you thought you knew about Godzilla and the absurdity of human storytelling. This performance is a love letter to Godzilla-nerds, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who’s ever screamed into the void about being misunderstood.
Fringe festivals are a place for art at all levels of creation. Where are you at in your process?
Is this a first draft? A previously produced piece? An experimental show? Or something else?
​Godzilla's Not a Dinosaur first premiered at KC Fringe in 2023 and took home a Best of Venue award. Since then it has been touring other festivals across the country to rave reviews.
Why did you submit your show to Omaha Fringe?
I love sharing my show with new audiences and I've heard good things about Omaha Fringe. Doesn't hurt that it's within easy driving distance of Kanas City.
What are you hoping audiences will experience when they see your performance?
What can audiences expect to take away?
Whether you're a film buff, a history nerd, a poetry lover, or someone figuring out who they are in real time—this show offers big laughs, big feelings, and maybe even a revelation or two.
Show Times
Venue
Friday 8/9/24 9:30pm
Saturday 8/10/24 8:00pm
Sunday 8/11//24 5:00pm