Fringe Festival

"Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson

Saturday, February 28 - Sunday, March 8

Select exhibit hours - see below

Rotunda Studio

Free

Age Recommendation

All Ages

Experience the captivating world of Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Earthlings: Revisited,” an interactive installation that merges art, technology and imagination. Two translucent fabric scrims, suspended between dual streams of projected imagery, create a continually morphing tapestry of light and color—transforming every moment into a meditative, magical experience. Visitors are invited to step into this immersive environment, where their presence casts moving shadows and adds a touch of mystery to the vibrant flow around them. 

Describing “Earthlings: Revisited” in a recent Substack essay, writer David Gibson raves about its “mad energy,” noting that after exploring it, “We… leave with a greater connection to the possibilities for ourselves. We are not only bodies passing through a cloud but become it.” Come see why stepping into “Earthlings: Revisited” is more than just viewing art—it’s a journey of transformation. 

Jeanne C. Wilkinson is an artist and writer currently living in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Madison, Wis. Having grown up on the edge of the pristine waters of Lake Superior, she works with digital collages, animations and video installations that address environmental concerns and revel in the beauty and wonders of our earth. Formerly an abstract painter, she photographs her artwork and the world around her, mixing and blending imagery to express and reveal underlying forces and forms that lie just beyond our daily consciousness.

This exhibition is open during select times:


Feb 28:
11am to 9pm
March 1: 2pm to 5pm
March 2-6: 2pm to 5pm
March 7: Open for International Festival (building hours)
March 8: 2pm to 5pm

CHECK BUILDING HOURS

Experience the Fringe

Saturday, February 28 - Sunday, March 1

Learn more about our weekend-long fringe festival! Purchase tickets to six one-of-a-kind Fringe performances, learn more about Fringe artists, and explore what it means to be part of the Fringe – join us for one performance or delight in the entire weekend!

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Explore the Fringe

  • February 28

    Saturday

    Family Friendly, Free Events, Fringe Festival, Kids in the Rotunda, Variety Mark Hayward

    Rotunda Stage

    Mark Hayward's performance is a delightful mix of comedy and object manipulation. Using props like yo-yos, tops, juggling equipment and even a mousetrap, he creates a fun and witty show that everyone can enjoy.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 28

    Saturday

    Free Events, Fringe Festival Fringe Festival: Day 1

    Overture Center

    All day Saturday, the Fringe spills beyond the stage as Overture transforms into a creative playground. Between performances, enjoy free pop-up acts, immersive experiences, a local art market and food carts serving festival fare to fuel your Fringe hopping—free for all!

    11:00 AM
  • February 28 - March 8

    2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Variety, Visual Arts "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson

    Rotunda Studio

    Free exhibition in Rotunda Studio! Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 28

    Saturday

    2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Improv Comedy, Overture Presents Chris Grace: Sardines (a comedy about death)

    The Playhouse

    After performing his smash-hit show “Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson” last year to an adoring and 100% satisfied audience, Chris Grace is back for Overture Center's second annual Fringe Festival! This time, the actor and comedian is moving from solving racism to solving... death?

    2:00 PM
  • February 28

    Saturday

    2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Dinosaur World Live

    Overture Hall

    Dare to enter a prehistoric realm where lifelike dinosaurs roar before your eyes. From the mighty T. Rex to the towering Giraffatitan, meet incredible creatures up close in an interactive family show. Don’t miss this thrilling Jurassic adventure live on stage!

    3:00 PM
  • February 28 - March 1

    2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Improv Comedy, Overture Presents Baby Wants Candy

    The Playhouse

    They’re back! Prepare for an unforgettable night of spontaneous hilarity as Baby Wants Candy brings you a fully improvised musical—made up on the spot from a single audience suggestion.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 28

    Saturday

    2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety Caitlin Cook - The Writing on the Stall

    Promenade Hall

    Caitlin Cook's hit bathroom graffiti musical transforms stall scribbles into the lyrics of her original songs and trail markers along her journey in this confessional, immersive and uproarious one-of-a-kind show.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • February 28

    Saturday

    2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Theater, Variety The Naked Magicians

    Capitol Theater

    Brace yourself for a magic show like no other! Direct from Las Vegas and London’s West End, Australia’s “The Naked Magicians” deliver world-class illusions and nonstop laughs—while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. 18+ only.

    7:00 PM
  • February 28 - March 1

    2025/26 Season, Comedy, Fringe Festival, Improv Comedy, Overture Presents Shamilton

    The Playhouse

    Join members of famed musical improv group Baby Wants Candy as they create an epic musical on the spot based on a historical celebrity of your choosing—from Genghis Khan to Kim Kardashian.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 1

    Sunday

    Free Events, Fringe Festival, Variety Fringe Festival: Day 2

    Promenade Hall

    Sunday only, enjoy additional free local talent acts The Hitterz Collective and Arclight before ticketed performances of “Baby Wants Candy” and “Shamilton.”

    2:00 PM