What sort of audience is The Foo Fah Show for? Over the course of several short fairy tales that are either ridiculous or meaningless depending on your perspective, writer/performer Marc Spiegel weaves audience-assigned sound effects into his stories. He started this brand of storytelling on the streets of San Francisco, and I can see the crowds passing trough Fisherman’s Wharf or queuing up for a cable car enjoying it there. He does it in D.C.-area schools as well, and his Fringe show, described as a “culmination and new beginning of these efforts,” is labeled as suitable for all ages.

Kids love making funny noises and silly stories. But adults? After its matinee opening, which was labeled as the family show, it’s going to be grown-up crowd who catches the later evening performances. It’s clean fun, a chance for a small audience of adults to act as children. The participatory nature of The Foo Fah Show keeps its audience on its toes, ready for their individually assigned lines. That aspect is vital, as otherwise they’d be less inclined to hang around to find out what happens.

Children too young may have trouble following Spiegel and his riddles. But The Foo Fah Show seems better for them than a slightly older child — I cannot imagine the rage of a too-cool-for school teenager who is forced to sit through The Foo Fah Show. But for those who take themselves less seriously and personally enjoy making the sound of a screeching bird, there’s some enjoyment to be found.

The Foo Fah Show has performances remaining on July 16, 20, and 23. Tickets are available online.