If you made it to any of the Fringe shows this past July, there’s a 90 percent chance you bumped into director Julianne Brienza, the ever-present force behind the festival she founded and has helmed since 2006.

A much smaller affair than Capital Fringe in the summer with much less hoopla, the festival showcases a handful of shows that sold out their June runs. It also invites back several companies that participated previously and have created something new to bring to the table.