Centenary Stage Company’s Fringe Festival kicks off Oct. 8 with “Rent Control,” a one-man play with nearly 30 different characters.

Written and performed by Evan Zes, this comedic and cautionary tale recounts his life as he struggled to survive while pursuing an acting career in New York City. When Evan falls backwards into one of the few remaining rent-controlled apartments in NYC, he finds a way to make money and pursue his dream, turning the apartment into a lucrative Airbnb scheme—that is until his moneymaking scheme backfires, threatening to ruin his life.

The show includes some strong adult language and themes; audience discretion is advised.

This limited engagement runs Oct. 8-11 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. Standard tickets start at $22.50 with discounts for seniors and students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. and two hours prior to all performances.