The Studios of Key West. 533 Eaton Street. A Fringe favorite! Enjoy the (mostly) true story of how the Conch Republic was born! The evening is filled with music, confetti, and flags -- which IS a lot like how the Conch Republic WAS actually born! All your favorite characters will be there. Make sure you are too! We Seceded Where Others Failed! Written by Gayla Morgan and Monnie King. Directed by Rebecca Tomlinson. Starring David Black, Rhett Kalman, Billy Cartledge, Bernadette Restivo, and Mathias Maloff with Megan Clay on piano.