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Here's what to see Sept. 13 at the Fringe

"Alchemist" turns a NoLibs coffee shot into a theater. "Home" follows the progression of a house, from its construction, to the lives within it, to its dismantling.

The cast of Geoff Sobelle and Steven Dufala’s HOME at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
The cast of Geoff Sobelle and Steven Dufala’s HOME at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.Read moreMaria Baranova

What to see Wednesday night at the Fringe Festival:

  1. 5 p.m.: Alchemist. Philly-theater mainstays Mary Tuomanen (Marcus/Emma) and Chris Davis (Bortle 8) team up for a powerhouse show about transformation – including transforming Northern Liberties' One Shot Coffee into a theater. Not to be missed. One Shot Coffee, 217 W. George St. 50 minutes. $15. Performances at 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, and Sept. 23-24.

  2. 8 p.m.: Home. Geoff Sobelle, one of the international stars spawned by Fringe and Pig Iron and Philly theater, is back with an event that follows the progression of a house and home, from its construction, to the lives within it, to its dismantling. Designer Steven Dufala delivers a brilliant set, and a talent-packed cast gives it life. Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St. 90 minutes. $35 general; $24.50 members; $15 students and 25-and-under. Performances at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday;  2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Information: 215-413-1318, fringearts.com.