If you think the Indianapolis Theatre Fringe Festival attracts only twentysomethings from Broad Ripple, young professionals from Downtown or urban hipsters from Irvington, think again.

The average audience member at Indy’s annual non-traditional theater festival is actually 44 years old, with a couple of degrees, a home in perhaps the St. Joseph or Lockerbie neighborhood, and a household income of $80,000.

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EntertainmentENTERTAINMENThttp://cmsimg.indystar.com/apps/...ARA crowd watched a preview of the Fringe Festival at the City Market in 2006.Matt Detrichhttp://cmsimg.indystar.com/apps/... Moffat, executive director of IndyFringe, said older people have embraced the Fringe Festival since it debuted here five years ago.MICHELLE PEMBERTON5th annual IndyFringe Festivalbraquo; What:/b A 10-day celebration of theater both old and new, edgy and traditional, local and international, including comedy, drama, dance and much more. Features 53 performers and 276 shows on six stages.brbrbraquo; When:/b Aug. 21-30 (day and night).brbrbraquo; Where:/b Various locations on and around Massachusetts Avenue.brbrbraquo; Tickets:/b All shows are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $5 for children younger than 12. A one-time $3 purchase of a backer button is also required to attend shows. Multiple-day passes are available.brbrbraquo; Info:/b www.indyfringe.org, or call (317) 522-8099.brbrbrbFringe shows to look out for . . ./bbrbrAs executive director of IndyFringe, Pauline Moffat can’t recommend specific performances at this year’s event, but she did point out four shows that are bringing something new to festival:brbrThe Cask of Amontillado by Paul Geraci of West Lafayette brings operetta into the spotlight.brbrThe Tragical Ballad of Black Bonnet by Black Forest Fancies of New Orleans, La., shows what puppets can do on stage.brbr7(x1) Samurai by David Gaines of Virginia takes physical comedy to a whole new level.brbr New Vaudeville by Midwest Emerging Artists of Indianapolis showcases the international revival of vaudeville.entertainmenttop,topsectionsFRINGE081609