(A repost from my MySpace which is set to public during the Fringe but will go back to private after, so if you please feel free to request me as a friend! My email is dennarenee@yahoo.com, you’ll need that too Enjoy!)
Another night at the Orlando Fringe Festival. I got to see all of the shows I wanted! TJ ( I like to call Tee-jah, one word) Dawe great as always!
The Mr. Fox a really fun show. Although I’d say not to sit in the front row as it’s some what a spit zone Here’s the thing, anything associated with the above mentioned Tee-jah, Greg and or Chipped Paint Productions will be a must see on my Fringe list. I hope Greg becomes a Fringe regular!
Skip Peril was GREAT! But how could it not be with such a tremendous cast! I think this is some of Eric Pinder’s best work!! And hello, Jason Horn can rock a dress!
And then a truly Fringe-esk time at Truth or Dare with Pepe!
Never in the history of my Fringe experience have I ever seen a photo op in the show but here it is…every single person in the show including the tech!!! br>That’s right, some how during the show a photo op started and ended with every person in the venue in the pic! What fun! Also a lil of this happened:
and some of this:
Truth or Dare has one more show on Sunday @ 4:20pm, what will happen at it….who knows but I’m sure it’ll be spicy and maybe a bit awkward but fun no the least!
My shows for tomorrow….
Blues: A Handbook for the Future Homeless, A Brief History of Crime, Oral and Tod Kimbro
See you there, don’t act like you don’t know where…..
The blue venue aka the “Baratelli Venue of Improv” or “the blue venue home of Mark Baratelli’s Improv Cabaret” has a new tenant!
Here you see the former residence, the desktop players.
See them in action here…
Congratulations to Corene Fry (Pet Fringe) and Rozz Grigsby (Kids Fringe)!!! Great job ladies! This was in my opinion the best yet. And I hear from Corene she’s hoping to grow the Pet Fringe even more next year! You couldn’t help but stop and watch the kids having a blast. I know I wanted to jump in the bounce house. Hey ladies how about an adult bounce house? And Corene I’m keeping my fins crossed for that dolphin show
Again Awesome job!
Day 5 aka Tuesday is a repeat day of Monday, you know the kind, it just seems the amse but different. I find myself in place to break my personal record of 32 Fringe year with 19 shows seen before the half way point, which is today!
My 5 started at one of those shows that is near and dear to my heart (and maybe on day to my wallet) Mark Baratelli’s Improv Cabaret in the blue venue. I am very lucky to have seen this show grow since it’s conception last year. Mark almost never stops making me laugh! I laughed so hard I cried. If you missed it last year, don’t miss it this year!
I stayed in the blue venue for the next 2 shows. The White Guy and Born to Be Asian both shows on ethnicity both in the blue…. Coincidence?? Who knows.
The White Guy is one of two show from Pocketchange (Out of Pocket is their other) at the Fringe. It’s a one mans story of his “white” life. Mark is a great story teller and I found it charming knowing that this based on his real life. Now I just want to see a picture of his baby! Born to be Asian is a ensemble show all about.. you guessed it being Asian. The 365 gang stopped by for a little preshow, all tied together with a nice message at the end.
Across the Green to the purple venue (aka Trish’s house) for Bat Boy: the Musical. What a huge production. I think they might have the most cast members in their show out of the entire Fringe. The Winter Springs Performing Arts, a new arts group, brings the big show to the Fringe. Another fun fact- all of the musical sound you hear in the show was created by a cast members. Wow!
And last but not least… back across the green to the pink venue to see Gemma Wilcox in The Honeymoon is Officially Over. Amazing! I loved all the specificity of all of the characters. I especially like the personification of the animals in her story. Last nights audience was full of Fringe performers which was really cool. A good time was had by all!
Check out the tattoo Queen of influx Dance (Rye) at work even when seeing a show! Now that’s dedication
Sunday was a theme park day….you know the kind. You get up early and go, go, GOOO all day! And what a fun day it was! I started my day off at Cupid and Psyche. Hello musical! Meghan who I’ve seen in Doodie Humor really is a versatile gal! Who knew she had a voice on her. The show was a fun, campy, cute explanation of a few mythological stories. Psyche sounded like a Disney princess. (I forgot to get a program so I don’t know anyone’s bios or names…whoops) I would like to know how long it took Mercury to learn how to wheelie?
A quick, ok not so quick stop to see some Pet Fringe where. Jungle Adventures had some fun animals to get up close and personal with. I ran into my friend and Pet fringe top dog Corene who tells me that next week end is going to be a BIG weekend for Pet Fringe. You know I can’t wait!!!!! Who’s’ up for a kissing camel?
Off to see the Screw You Review in the Brown Venue. Oh my Lord!! Can I just tell you I was laughing so hard I was crying!!!! I almost Pee(drettied) in my pants!!!! If you like to laugh, go see this show and if you don’t like to laugh then SCREW YOU!
A hop down the hallway to the Orange Venue to see VariTEASE: Carnival. Now I’ve seen the last 4 VariTEASE shows and Carnival was my favorite. So I figured what the heck I’ll see it again. I’m so glad I did because babyBlue and her crew blew it up!!! WOW. The addition of Matt Henery who you may remember from Eye Candy and Anthropology 101 was a wonderful addition. And lemme tell you , if you can’t find someone you think is a hottie… well then you might need to get your eyes fixed!
Did a 360 and back in the Orange Venue to see Fringe legend T.J Dawes back this year with the finished product Maxim & Cosmo. TJ always boggles me with his fluid style of story telling. How does he remember all of it? Talent, pure and simple.
A quick trip across “the Green” (formerly known as the Beer tent/ outdoor stage) to hit Sport: Rematch. I am not a sports fan. So last year I didn’t have this show on my schedule bt after hearing person after person sing the praises of the show I had to go and boy, I’m sooo glad I did! Fun, fun, fun!!! Pure and simple fun! I think I and my friends laughed from start to finish! This year is no different! SO go, take a friend, take your kids. This is a Great show for everybody!
I finished my night 3 off with Suitcase of Memories in the Brown venue. This was such a heart warming show. It was so touching and I think it made it even more knowing most of the writers of the show. I am so proud of John Sullivan who’s been telling me about this show since last summer.
Ok now I have to tell you…. I lied! You’ll have to check back for day 4! I’m tired and gotz to get some ZZZs!!!!
I will however leave you with this……..
Today, day 2 aka Saturday was a get a really cool toy but then you have to go to Grandma’s day. You know when for whatever reason you finally got a snazzy toy you’ve been waiting for forever but then you have to leave it because you have to go to Grandma’s house. That was my Saturday! Just when the Fringe is in full swing I have to leave it and go to work! At least I got to play for just a bit before rushing off to work the box office for Camelot. At least it’s my final shift while the fringe is here. Wheww!
So stopped by the Blogging Fringe tent for a brief, helped set up, make a button then off to 1 show. Today’s show was So Kiss Me Already Herscel Gertz, a one woman show by Amy Salloway. I found this show completely charming. As I watched I completely connected in her story even though I am not Jewish nor went to summer camp. Most of us went (maybe still are going) through that self searching, trying to fit in, puberty hitting, awkward first love time of life. She’s so cute with her ponytails and converse that it’s easy to go back in time and you won’t mind the visit, no matter how traumatic your adolescents was!
After the show I chatted with Amy and she told about how she had forgotten her programs. She was gushing how nice the Fringe volunteers were and how they rescued her! She was so thankful. Our fringe volunteers, just another example of why the Orland fringe festival ROCKS!!! And Amy I think I can safely say that Blogging Fringe ahava(s) YOU!!!
Before heading to work chatted with Kyle from Light My Way: A New Musical, Ricky Avila from Matador and Joey from Heart of Coal. Joey tells me their first show was well received and felt good about it! Go Joey!!! For those of you who don’t know, Joey is the other part of P-sha productions! You may have seen some of our work and not even known it was ours :)!
Well today the Fringe is really starting for me, I have 6 shows on my schedule!!! WHOOOT! So if you see me around the Fringe or at the Blogging Fringe tent tell me what you’ve seen, tell me about your show or just say HI!
Tonight was a good salad night. You know, when you have a salad and it’s just the right mix. Not too much lettuce or dressing or other random vegetables that you might enjoy. It was a fun night with just the right shows, food from the fringe vendors and chat with Fringe friends! Megan from Cupid and Psyche (orange venue) tells me she was pleased with their first show and that they came in on time! Wheww!
My boss let me out of work early from the box office of Camelot ( here till Sunday , plug plug, if you’re not fringing) and I squeezed in Matt and Ben(Pink Venue). Check our Emily’s full review of the show to be posted soon!
The guys faced a few of opening night challenges and pulled it off with charm. Put it all together with the talent of the Kyle Beach and Andrew Snyder and guidance of James Brendlinger and you’ve got a really good Fringe show. Guys I hope you’re able to chillax and enjoy the Fringe! Jesus in Montana(yellow venue) is a crazy journey into religious insanity but as Barry Smith starts to really spin his tale, I caught myself thinking “Wow, maybe he is onto something!” Could I be the next cult member???? If Barry were the one explaining it, I too might have been in the basement with Jesus. His style is relaxed and effortless. A great one man show, that keeps you entertained as well as intellectually engaged. Amen
As I make my way around the Fringe I am adding more and more Fringe crushes to my list. I’m up to 5….does that make me a Crush-ho?
Wow! What a fun night!! Opening night of the 16th Annual Orlando FRINGE! All decked out in my mod 60’s best I headed to the 1st offical night of Fringe!!! Mingling with people some of which I haven’t seen since last year, I chatted it up with the likes of John Sullivan and friends from Suitcase of Memories, Jamesson Beane and Logan Donohoo of Coming In, Mark Baratelli of Improv Cabaret just to name a few. Dancing the night away to the sixties music and just good times all around!
I also saw my first show of the festival: Voci’s Waiting. I saw last years Paint Chips which was a lot of fun and really enjoyed the addition of Christa Bell’s poetry to this years show!
I chatted it up with my pal John C, a close friend of the show, about Christa’s collaboration with Voci. Seems that Genevieve (Voci’s artistic director) was meeting someone at Stardust Video & Coffee when the place became packed. Not knowing there was a show she peeked in to see Christa in action, the rest was as they say history.
The show is very pro women and defiantly speaks to many female centered issues. All I have to say is GO GIRL POWER!!! But not in an old Spice girl way.
See you at the Fringe!!! …day 2
Oh and get ready I may be asking you…..
Who’s your Fringe crush??
Yesterday I went to Stardust Video & Coffee for the Grandma Party Craft Bazaar / Outdoor Concert / Charity Fundraiser. I had a blast! My table involved making original buttons out of whatever materials you brought - most people used the provided paper and markers, but I also had people bring photos, magazine clippings and compositing several pieces together.
The purpose of the table was to promote my networking group, the Florida Creatives Happy Hour. Lots of people were interested, including someone readers of this blog should be familiar with… Genevieve Bernard.
Genevieve is the Artistic Director for Voci Dance, as well as the Associate Producer for the Orlando Fringe. While I managed to grab lots of photos at the booth yesterday, I didn’t actually get one with Genevieve, but here’s one I found on the Fringe Blog.
As artistic director for a dance troupe, Genevieve had her “Dance Cards” in her bag, and when she pulled them out was when I recognized who she was. I told her how much I liked this campaign becuase it was “Very Voci”. The reason why is because Genevieve made them. Here are some samples from the photoshoot for “Waiting”.
I’m sure you’ll be hearing more about Genevieve and Voci as the festival draws closer. I had a great time talking to her, and she’s going to be a great candidate for a future interview.
I am very pleased to see more and more people coming to the Puppet Festival every night. That either means that the word has gotten out, or people are bringing their friends. I hope both are equally true.
I won’t be around at all Saturday, as I signed up to do the UCF Marching Knight Alumni Band tomorrow for my last opportunity to perform in the Citrus Bowl. I will certainly be around quite as much as I can on Sunday. I am hoping to get a little time to talk to the folks from Dramaton about their puppets and their show, and anyone else who will be around.
If you miss me, there’s always MySpace to help us keep in touch, or more traditionally email or phone. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you have a Ryan Price business card somewhere. The number still works, it’s been the same since Summer 2005.
I hope all my new friends keep in touch. I would love to hear what you’re doing with yourselves after the festival, and get some real interviews out of Puppet Festival too. The whole thing is so compact, it’s tough to catch people when they will have some good quality downtime. Fringe was better for that sort of thing, and film festivals haven’t been too bad either.
What do event bloggers do with our phtos and video? Do we make pretty slideshows? Add fancy graphics? Do any editing at all? Not when it’s almost 1:30 and we have 3 more posts to write!
Enjoy!)
Here’s the thing, anything associated with the above mentioned Tee-jah, Greg and or Chipped Paint Productions will be a must see on my Fringe list. I hope Greg becomes a Fringe regular!
br>That’s right, some how during the show a photo op started and ended with every person in the venue in the pic! What fun! Also a lil of this happened:
