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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Fringe Mania Has Started
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BEFRINGED AND BEWILDERED?
Dwarfs with flashing tools? Check. Red dildo in the hand of a randy senior citizen? Check. Devil's weed, racial jokes told in blackface, the politics of pee and the mysteries of the clit? Check, all four.
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Indeed, such strangeness is a mere sprinkling of what's in store for the 2008 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. The whole enchilada is engorged with the creative energy of 70 artists and groups (mostly from here, though others come from everywhere) plus the scores of volunteers and staffers who provide the production magic. Over the course of 12 days, right-brain inspirations fill the stages for the 17th annual celebration of music, drama, comedy, dance and other artistic expressions that defy categorization.
For all the planning that goes into the Fringe, it's still a random operation: The shows in the lineup are picked by a lottery system. Applications go to producing artistic director Beth Marshall (we call her the Mistress of Fringe), and she blindly draws the lucky titles that'll fill the limited schedule. On the upside, the system ensures there's always room for fresh Fringe blood; on the downside, the unchosen are left to wait for another year – a tough break for successful Fringe veterans who've established a following. Ultimately, the quality of the act doesn't count for doodie in the selection process – there is no auditioning beforehand. (Speaking of poop, the Doodie Humor comedy troupe is back this year with Doodie Humor's Christmas Spectacular.)
So what does the random selection process mean to the audience? Simple – no guarantees. Depending on individual tastes, some productions may strike the zenith of viewing pleasure, while others may sink to a miserable nadir. That's the gamble of Fringe: There is something for anyone to love or hate, you just have to find it; every Fringe is a fresh treasure hunt. That's why word-of-mouth recommendations are the most reliable way to gauge what's hot and what's not. When it comes to the inside scoop, Marshall suggests eavesdropping on conversations in the beer tent and observing what other Fringers are standing in long lines to witness. Of course, those who never follow the crowd can slip into any dark venue for an adventure to judge for themselves. And the Fringe website connects you with endless pages of detailed information about participants and activities; it can pay to study up in advance.
If rubbing elbows with wacky theater types and their followers causes undue anxiety, that's OK too. Because of the improved logistics – everything is centralized in Loch Haven Park, and tickets are available online (eliminating congested will-call experiences) – it's possible to show up with ticket in hand, catch a production and make a fast getaway without ever uttering a word. (That is, as long as your Fringe button has been bought and picked up in person ahead of time; see the "How to Fringe" sidebar.)
If money is in short supply, not to worry. No button or ticket is required to hang out in the beer tent or to shop around the food court and product vendors spread out in Loch Haven Park – aka "the Green Lawn of Fabulousness." The outdoor stage on the lawn also will see its share of free shenanigans in the evenings and weekends. (Suggestion: Take notes on what happens on the green for 12 days and there should be enough character-rich filling for a 2009 Fringe hit.)
For a better understanding of what's in store for this year that's different from previous years, we went to Marshall, whose whip-cracking over the years has worked wonders in shaping the festival's efficiency, productivity and creativity. She knows the Orlando Fringe inside and out, and she's also knowledgeable about the national and international Fringe circuits. On top of that, she's a performer herself, with plans to go on the road with her show just after Fringe wraps up.
Since Marshall never tires of cheerleading for the festival, we talked with her and found that as she revealed specifics about the 2008 assemblage, she captured a colorful overview of this crazy little thing called Fringe. In keeping with the random theme, we share her insights in no particular order. 
The Green Lawn of Fabulousness
Proper food and drink always elevate the mood of the crowd, and this year organizers have tripled the offerings in the outdoor food court (complete with tables and chairs). Here's where you'll be tempted by the smell of fried catfish or the sight of an ice-cold beer, or moved to revive your overstimulated body with a short spell in a massage chair. Entertainment on the free stage picks up in the evenings and all day on weekends, and special events also have been planned. A sure spectacle is the Silent Rave: Orlando (5:24 p.m. Saturday, May 24), for which partiers bring their own MP3 players and earbuds and dance to their own tunes. Costumes are encouraged, as well as group efforts.
Godfather of the Fringe: Michael Wanzie
It just wouldn't be Fringe without local theater impresario Michael Wanzie, who's always pushing the boundaries of Fringe's no-censorship sensibilities. Whether the maven of gay theater is performing, directing or just hanging around taking tugs off his trusty flask, keep an eye out for his oversized flamboyance and stay clear of his stinging wit. Wherever he wanders, the cult of Wanzie usually staggers behind. At the Fringe Preview several weeks ago, he shared hosting duties and had obviously been scolded about making inappropriate comments in front of the family-friendly audience. Though he tried to hold himself in check, it was impossible. As always, his unscripted asides thrown from the sidelines served as an assurance that the Fringe has not yet been tamed. The overtly gay musical When Pigs Fly is the production he directed in this year's lineup.
Faithful Fringers: The Green Room Company
Considering the R-rated content we've mentioned so far, it might be hard to believe that there is plenty of wholesome fare in the Fringe mix. (You can find the maturity rating of each show in the festival's program.) For example, the Green Room Company that stems from the First Baptist Church of Orlando has participated in the festival for four years now. Steel Magnolias was last year's show; this year they present the Rejoice Dance Ministry original work In His Own Time. The segments are based upon the Biblical writings in Ecclesiastes 3, ringing with the familiar line "A time to be born and a time to die" – the same passage that was transformed into the song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by the Byrds.
Newbies
We mentioned that the lottery system keeps the Orlando Fringe doors open to fresh faces from around the world – and Casselberry too. That's home to Kick the Puppy Productions, whose three-minute showcase of their Oral entry at the Fringe Preview piqued the interest of the audience with its frank talk on what it's all about down there. (This could be the sex-ed refresher course that you've been praying your lover will attend – and ace.) Not having seen the full show, we're hoping that once and for all, the difference between a "vagina" and a "vulva" is fully mapped out, and that Howard Stern gets a tape. Also on the newbie scene is Jessica Taylor of Palm Coast with Colored Waiting Room, a game show of sorts starring the black actress, who performs in blackface as she shocks audiences with her no-holds-barred racial satire. It's as brutal as it is enlightening.
Poetry Vending Machine and Smackdown
While many past and present shows have contained elements of poetry, rarely has poetry taken center stage at the Fringe, says Marshall. And it won't again this year, but there will be the cash-and-carry Poetry Vending Machine on the lawn powered by Tod Caviness and other "local bards," including Dani O, Darlyn Finch, Brad Kuhn, Trevor Fraser and S.K.I.P. Hand over $5 (or try to barter with beer and snacks) and a few guiding words to the poets on duty, and they'll deliver the goods. At 11 p.m. Saturday, May 17 and 24, Caviness hosts the more competitive Fringe Poetry Smackdown, for which local wordsmiths take on each other in live matches judged by the unruly vultures on the sidelines (the judges). The Smackdown is free and takes place in the new outdoor Red Venue (the back courtyard, by the firehouse).
Kids Fringe and
Visual Fringe
The 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends-only Kids Fringe moves outdoors this year too and benefits from sponsor Blue Man Group, which will run a one-day-only workshop Sunday, May 18. That's in addition to other programmed activities designed to stimulate the creativity of the Fringers of tomorrow. The Visual Fringe takes place inside the Lowndes center, organized by Anna McCambridge. The works are all for sale with 100 percent of the purchase price going back to the artists. Both Kids Fringe and the Visual Fringe are free and don't require buttons.
Both veteran and novice Fringe-goers should be getting the message that there's more to experience at the Fringe than can be recounted, so make use of the website and all of the other maps and guides available onsite. Visit Orlando Weekly's Culture2Go blog (www.orlandoweekly.com/blog/c2cg.asp) for reviews and comments during the festival. And don't forget to wear your ruby slippers, as you'll want to click your heels and remember that though your imagination has been transported to an alternative universe, you're really still in Orlando.
*Note: Dwarfs with flashing tools can be found in VarieTease No. 24: Doll Factory; red dildo in the hands of a randy senior citizen, Mister Rose's Bird and Falling Leaves; devil's weed, Reefer Madness, the Musical; racial jokes told in blackface, Colored Waiting Room; politics of pee, Urinetown; mysteries of the clit, Oral. HOW TO FRINGE .. --> @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } -->
Buttons & tickets
First, buy a Fringe button. And we suggest buying it in advance, which you have to do in person. REPEAT: Buttons must be purchased in person. It's $6 and is required for entry to all performances, but NOT for Visual Fringe, Kids Fringe, the outdoor stage or the beer tent. Buttons are available only at the Ticket Central location (4 p.m.-midnight weekdays, 10 a.m.-midnight weekends) inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center – not online and not by phone. Proceeds from the button sales benefit the festival; ticket revenue goes directly to the performers.
After you have the button (sold in several collectible designs), buy tickets (priced up to $10), which are sold inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center up to three minutes before show time. Advance tickets – the way to go – are available at www.orlandofringe.org. Online sales stop at 10 p.m. on the day before a specific performance. A $1 processing fee is added to all ticket purchases. After you buy advance tickets, you can print them yourself. Free parking is available at Loch Haven Park on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also limited street parking on Rollins Street and Mills Avenue and paid parking at the Orlando Science Center and Florida Hospital.
Seating at Fringe performances is general admission, so early arrival is recommended; patrons who have not purchased their tickets in advance are advised to show up an hour before the advertised show time. No late seating will be permitted.
Venue key
Lowndes Shakespeare Center,
812 E. Rollins St. Orange: Margeson Theater
Yellow: Goldman Theater
Blue: Studio B
Brown: Orlando Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall
Pink: Mandell Studio Theater
Red Venue: outdoor Darden Courtyard
Bathroom venue: Women's lobby bathroom
Kids' Fringe: Loch Haven Park
Orlando Repertory Theatre,
1001 E. Princeton St. Green: Tupperware Theatre
Silver: Edyth Bush Theatre
Ratings Key
All shows at the Fringe are uncensored and anything goes – dirty language, sexed-up costumes, nudity, inappropriate humor, name-calling and so on. The ratings were determined by the artists themselves and are only a general guideline, not a guarantee. And when they say "mature," they mean, like, your age.
FF (Family Friendly) Like a G-rated film.
GA (General Audience) Like a PG-13 film.
MA (Mature) No one under 18 allowed without a parent or legal guardian.
lshepherd@orlandoweekly.com
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Go Lounge tonight!!!!!!!!!!
Fringe Veteran BLUE presents Fringe at the GO Lounge!
GO LOUNGE
375 S. Bumby Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
407-228-9900
Doors open at 9:30pm. $5 cover goes to the artists! No reservations, first come first serve. All patrons must be 18 years of age.
The show begins at 10pm.
Performances by:
Bric-a-Brac Vagabond Vintage Variety Show, Austin, TX
Jimmy Hogg, A Brief History of Petty Crime, London, UK
Gemma Wilcox, Shadows In Bloom, London, UK
Suzanne Falter Barns, Dr. Serenity Hawkfire's Beyond Being Workshop, Essex, NY
John Hefner, The Hefner Monologues, Cabin John, MD
The Greg Barris Heart of Darkness Rock and Roll Circuis, Rickshaw Boy and Barris International, Orlando, FL and NY, NY
Parlour Games, Carbon Productions, Johnstown, PA and Orlando, FL
Crown Hill Cemetary, Creative Evolution, NY, NY
The Cody Rivers Show, Bellingham, WA
Flamenco con Fusion, Barcelona, SP
Before Dawn, Austin TX
Fringe Fabulousness followed by Spikey's Drag Show (with artists from VarieTEASE)
Come for a drink, come for Fringe Fun, and support the artists!
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Sunday, May 11, 2008
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New Show Added To The Fringe Line Up
Media Contact: Beth Marshall
Producer@OrlandoFringe.org
407-925-6052
For Additional High Res Photos contact Chad Lewis, invisibleart1@aol.com
For Immediate Release:
Last minute entry to the 2008 Fringe. From the creators of the 2002 Fringe Hit - La' Putain avec Les Fleurs & The producer of The Orlando Fringe comes the must see Fringe Show of the 2008 line up: The Bric-a-Brac Vintage Vagabond Variety Show, 3 Shows Only!
A troupe of French vagabond performers, known as "Theatre Des Funambules," along with their live acoustic avant-garde band, Bric-a-Brac, present an explosion of song, clowning, puppetry, and, of course, a Big French Bear. Performance in English.
Get a sneak peek of songs and skits from the Funambules' upcoming production of L'Ange avec les Fleurs, coming to the Winter Garden Theatre later this year. Witness the cautionary tale "No Hope For Man", and remember what you learn. Laugh until you are dead at the comic expolits of Punch and Judy in their traditional puppet tragicomedy. Be transported to another plane of existence by the dulcet tones of Bric-a-Brac.
Creative Team:
Beth Marshall- Producer
Rocky Hopson - Director
Cast:
Chris Gibson -Stephan Le Coq / Guitar
Cami Alys Yankwitt - Isabela Belle / Ukelele
Rob Houle - Tabarin / Acordion
Kate Arpke Houle - Brigette / Bass
Agustin Frederic - Saint-Sans / Percussion
Chris McInteyre/Mike Lane as THE BIG FRENCH BEAR
The Bric-a-Brac Vintage Vagabond Variety Show:
Monday, May 19th, 6pm
Saturday, May 24th, NOON
Sunday, May 25th, 8pm
SILVER VENUE
Orlando REP/Edyth Bush Theatre
For tix info/reservations – www.OrlandoFringe.org
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
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Silent Rave press release
Sean Flynn
SFlynn@mmm.edu
(407) 227-3045
"Dance in the streets. Not your room."
New York, NY (April 22, 2008), On April 18th 2008 at 6:17pm New York City witnessed one of the newest forms of clubbing that has been sweeping through Europe, a "Silent Rave", where dancers supply, but don't share, their music. Many forms of "Silent Raving" can be seen at music festivals such as Coachella and Bonaroo. In New York City's historic Union Square Park thousands gathered with their iPods, portable CD players, and other forms of mp3 players, and danced until their batteries died. People arrived dressed in business clothes, clearly taking a break or perhaps on their way to work, they sparkled in sequins, or they floated around with a pair of wings. The idea of a "Silent Rave" is show that you should not care what others think and just be yourself. "Dance in the streets, not in your room", the motto of Jonnie Wesson, the eighteen-year-old Foreign Exchange student who started the NYC gathering.
It is time for Orlando to be a part of the fun. "Silent Rave: Orlando" is able to happen thanks to Beth Marshall, the producer of the Orlando International Fringe Festival. On May 24th, at 5:24pm gather in on the Green with your portable music player of choice, wait for the countdown, then prepare to dance until that little battery of yours dies down! If you are on a break from seeing one of the spectacular shows the Orlando Fringe has to offer, come on over and dance in the field. You can formulate playlists with friends so you can dance together, you can arrive in costume, just be yourself, meet the wonderful people of the Orlando Fringe, promote peace, and just have fun! A "Silent Rave" never has an official end time; the Union Square began at 6:17pm and lasted until close to midnight! Get the word out there! Join the Facebook event page, invite your friends and have a good time! Spread the word!
Got a Facebook? Add the event and invite your friends!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=14708362166
Peace and Love,
Sean Flynn
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
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Press Release: The Orlando International Fringe Festival
FUN, FABULOUS, FRENZIED FRINGE FESTIVAL RETURNS..
--Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival Announces 17th Consecutive Year-
ORLANDO, Fla. (April XX, 2008) – We live in a censored world where entertainers can’t say and do whatever they want, unless they are in the Fringe, that is.
May 15-26, 2008, the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will present edgy and authentic theatre, dance, art and musical entertainment, guaranteed to be everything from the unimaginable to the unforgettable and ranging from mild to wild.
As the oldest, non-juried Fringe Festival in the United States, the Orlando Fringe Festival proudly stays true to Fringe roots, with all acts remaining uncensored. In its 17th year, nearly 70 new and established artist groups from around the world will perform in eight color-coded venues and one non-color coded venue throughout Orlando’s Loch Haven Park.
Lowndes Shakespeare Center Venues:
Orange Venue: Margeson Theatre (sponsored by The Parliament House)
Yellow Venue: Goldman Theatre (sponsored by The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays: PlayFest)
Blue Venue: Studio B (sponsored by BLUE MAN GROUP)
Pink Venue: Mandell Theatre (sponsored by Orlando Shakespeare Theatre)
Brown Venue: Orlando Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall (sponsored by Orlando Philharmonic)
NEW Red Venue: Darden Courtyard (sponsored by Cirque du Soleil)
Bathroom Venue: Women’s lobby bathroom
The Orlando REP Venues:
Silver Venue: Bush theatre (sponsored by Bank of America: Local Hero Award)
Green Venue: Tupperware Theatre (sponsored by Orlando REP)
Favorite Fringe elements will return this year, including:
· Kids Fringe - Outside in Loch Haven Park on festival weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kids Fringe is free to the public. This year’s theme is Fringezilla and offers a variety of theatrical and fun experiences for children and families. During each Kids Fringe, all-day activities will allow kids to express themselves in any form they choose. Kids Fringe activities are catered to children K-8th grade.
· Visual Fringe - An uncensored and non-juried display of art located located within the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Fringe takes no commission on the art sale price and 100 percent of the purchase price goes back to the artist.
· Opening Night Gala - A VIP reception with Michael Wanzie and Beth Marshall as hosts, will take place May 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Loch Haven Park Outdoor Stage featuring a proclamation reading and ribbon cutting. Opening night shows in all venues will begin immediately following the ribbon cutting, promptly at 6 p.m. No late admission will be permitted into shows A Fringe Button is required for admission to the Gala and all shows.
· 2008 Fringe Wrap Party and Fabby Award Ceremony - The last weekend of the festival marks the Fringe Wrap Party and the 2008 Fringe Fabby Award Ceremony, beginning at 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 located on the Outdoor Stage in Loch Haven Park. A Fringe Button is required for admission to the Wrap Party.
· Patrons Pick Day - The 12th and final day of the Festival, May 26, Patrons Pick Day features bonus performances by the top selling show in each of the venues, as voted by patrons of the Fringe.
· The Green Lawn of Fabulousness aka The Beer Tent - Located in Loch Haven Park, the The Green Lawn of Fabulousness aka The Beer Tent is the place to be seen in between Fringe shows, serving beer, wine and food weekdays from 6 p.m.- midnight and weekends from noon - midnight.
· Other Fringe Events - Throughout the festival, the new, red venue will feature certain free performances and activities including Fringe Poetry Smackdown Saturdays at 11 p.m. with local celebrity and audience judges, Fringe fashion shows, Fringe Poetry Vending Machine and more. Please note, the red venue is a ticketed venue with the exception of certain performances. Please check www.orlandofringe.org for up-to-date schedules of these free events. The free outdoor stage is sponsored by City Beverages.
For up-to-date Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival information as well as a schedule of events and ticket pricing and purchase, please visit www.orlandofringe.org or www.myspace.com/orlandofringe.
HOW TO FRINGE
Beginning April 28, 2008, tickets for the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival go on sale online at www.orlandofringe.org. Tickets can also be purchased during the festival, weekdays from 4:00 p.m.- midnight and weekends from 10:00 a.m.- midnight at the festival box office, located at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Tickets cannot be purchased by phone. Please do not call the Fringe office or the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in attempt to purchase tickets. Tickets purchased online can be printed from home. No tickets will be mailed and there is no will call.
A Fringe button is required to enter any of the Fringe venues. The button cost is a $6, one-time purchase and the proceeds go to the Fringe. Patrons must have Fringe buttons to enter the venues. A button is not required for Visual Fringe and Kids Fringe or to hang out at the Beer Tent and enjoy the outdoor events. Fringe buttons can only be purchased in person at the Fringe box office located in the Lowndes Shakespeare Center during the operating hours of the festival.
Each performing group determines their own ticket price. The average range is from $5-$10 (no ticket exceeds $10). There is a $1 ticket surcharge on each ticket purchased that goes to the ticketing system. Credit Card fees apply as well. One hundred percent of the box office income goes directly to the artists.
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is sponsored by The Orange County Government through the Arts and Cultural Affairs Program, The State of Florida’s Department of State-Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts. The 17th annual Orlando Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival presenting sponsors are Orange County Division of Arts&Cultural Affairs, United Arts, Cirque du Soleil and The Parliament House.
About the Fringe
Fringe festivals began in 1947 when groups not invited to perform at the Edinburgh Festival of the Arts in Scotland staged their own "fringe" performances outside the festival boundaries. Fringe Festivals now occur all around the world, with true festivals continuing to be uncensored, and non-juried with all performance ticket proceeds going directly to the artists.
This year, seven theater venues in and around Loch Haven Park will host all 12 days of the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival from May 15-26, 2007. In addition to 65 performance groups, the Orlando Fringe Festival will also include Visual Fringe, featuring non-censored art pieces on display throughout the venues and Kids Fringe, showcasing entertainment and activities for young theatre-goers on the weekend. Tickets will go on sale in April at www.orlandofringe.org.
On April 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., Orlando Fringe will host a Fringe Preview - featuring 30, three-minute previews of the 2008 Fringe shows at Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Tickets will be $16 per person.
The first of more than 20 Fringe Festivals occurring internationally each year, the Orlando Fringe Festival has grown by more than 100 percent since its debut in 1992, originally having only 30 performers.
For continually updated Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival information visit www.orlandofringe.org.
About CAFF
As part of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF), the Orlando Fringe Festival follows four main "Fringe" ideals and principles:
· Participants are selected on a non-juried basis, through a first-come; first serve process, a lottery or other method approved by the Association.
· 100% of the ticket price goes directly to the artists.
· Fringe Festival producers have no control over the artistic content of each performance. The artistic freedom of the participants is unrestrained.
· Festivals must provide an easily accessible opportunity for all audiences and all artists to participate in Fringe Festivals.
Other true Fringe festivals and CAFF members are the: Athabasca Country Fringe Festival, Atlantic Fringe Festival, Boulder International Fringe Festival, Calgary Fringe Festival, Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, Festival St. Ambroise Fringe de Montreal, Fraser Valley Fringe Theatre Festival, Frigid Theatre Festival, Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival, Grand Little Fringe, Hamilton Fringe Festival, Indianapolis Fringe Theatre Festival, London Fringe Theatre Festival, Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, Ottawa Fringe Festival, Regina International Fringe Festival, San Francisco Fringe Festival, Saskatoon Fringe Theatre Festival, Vancouver Fringe Festival, Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, and the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
For more Fringe Festival information, visit www.fringefestivals.com.
Media Contact:
Lindsey Levy, Push.
407-841-2299
llevy@pushhere.com
Michael Alberici, Push.
407-841-2299
malberici@pushhere.com
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Beckett Festival
The Empty Spaces Theatre Co.is proud to present, a very rare theatrical opportunity, in honor of Samuel Beckett’s 102nd birthday:
B e c k e t t P l a y s
A celebration of the works of Nobel Prize Winning Playwright Samuel Beckett
With direction by Kevin G.Becker, Anna DeMers, John DiDonna, Seth Kubersky, Christian Kelty, Laura Lippman, Beth Marshall and Margaret Nolan
FEATURING a Host of Central Florida’s Best performers!
John Bateman, Pamela Bauman, Kevin Becker, Bobbie Bell, Brett Carson, Laurel Clark, John DiDonna, Lori L. Engler, Roger Floyd, Babette Garber, Josh Geoghagan, Ashley Hoven, John Kelly, Christian Kelty, Kevin Kreigel, Jeff Lindberg, Sarah Lockard, Peni Lotoza, Terry Lynne, David O’Donnell, Samantha O’Hare, Peg O’Keef, Jessica Pawli, Nathan Raley, Paul Sanders, Kelly Slonecker-Mayer, Larry Stallings, Marty Stonerock, Corey Volence, Joel Warren, and Jeff Wax (to date – lineup may change due to scheduling)
PLAYSHORTS ONE
Act Without Words Two / Play / Not I / Quad
Footfalls / Come and Go
April 11, 17, 19 @ 8:30pm
PLAYSHORTS TWO
Act Without Words One / Ohio Impromptu / Rockaby
Catastrophe / What Where
April 12 @ 8:30pm / April 19, 20 @ 2:30pm
WAITING FOR GODOT
April 13, 18, 20 @ 2:30pm
All above performances at:
THE LOWNDES SHAKESPEARE CENTER - MANDELL THEATRE
(Home of the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre - Corner of 1792 and Princeton in Loch Haven Park across from OMA and next to the Science Center)
FREE FORMAL READINGS!
EMBERS - University of Central Florida - Tuesday, April 8th @ 7:30pm
ENDGAME - Borders in Winter Park - Saturday, April 12th @ 2pm
HAPPY DAYS - Rollins College, Fred Stone Theatre - April 19th @ 12 noon
ALL THAT FALL - VCC Black Box Theatre - April 19th @ 2pm
KRAPP’S LAST TAPE - SCC Fine Arts Theatre - April 19th @ 2pm
ADMISSION PRICING:
PER SHOW TICKET PRICING for PLAYSHORTS ONE /PLAYSHORTS TWO and WAITING FOR GODOT-
General - $20.00 / Student and Senior - $15.00
(Note: Additional single ticket discounts may apply)
THREE SHOW TICKET PASS - (1) Ticket - Play Shorts One/(1) Ticket - Play Shorts Two/ (1) Ticket - Waiting for Godot
GENERAL ADMISSION - $45.00 (Represents a savings of $15.00 off individual ticket pricing)
STUDENT ADMISSION - $30.00 (Represents a savings of $15.00 off individual ticket pricing)
FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL 407.328.9005
(Cash and Checks ONLY at the door – Charge tickets in advance at www. redchairproject. com)
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Date Nights Made Easy WIth Orlando Arts Getaways
Date Nights Made Easy With Orlando Arts Getaways
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Arts Getaways launches a new online program that provides conveniently packaged arts and cultural events with dining experiences at discounted rates. These packages make it easy to plan a night out in a few easy clicks and offer some of the best tickets available paired with dining experiences at local restaurants. Most packages also include a complimentary glass of wine, tax and tip for less than the price of a single ticket.
"These packages make it easy to plan a date night, girls weekend or even a birthday surprise" said Autumn Schaefer, Executive Director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance. "It’s the solution to the age old question, ’what should we do this weekend?’."
Individual packages are currently available at Redchairproject.com and frequently offer limited tickets, so patrons must act fast to take advantage of the great deals. In addition, Redchairproject.com is a great source to find out what’s happening in arts and culture throughout the Central Florida region. The site provides a calendar of events for over 300 cultural organizations as well as the ability to purchase individual tickets online.
Visitors to the site can also sign up for the free Red Chair Rewards email. The newly redesigned Rewards are sent out each Wednesday and include several last minute discounted event tickets, featured events for every day of the week, behind the scenes photos, packages and more.
Orlando Arts Getaways is managed by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation from residents and visitors by cultivating new audiences, communicating results and stimulating collaboration.
Orlando Arts Getaways is funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Cultural Tourism Program.
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Fringe Preview!!! Get your tickets NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t miss your chance to have a sneak peek of what’s to come at the 17th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival.
Fringe Preview offers 3minute teasers from 30 of our local, national and international arts groups performing at this year’s Fringe. It is your chance to get a jump- start of knowing what you want to attend at this year’s festival –May 15th-26th in Loch Haven Park! You will also learn Fun Fringe Facts and info on HOW TO FRINGE! This event sells out every year at rocket speed. Book your tickets NOW!!!!
When- Monday, April 28th, 2008
Where- The Lowndes Shakespeare Center- Margeson Theatre (ORANGE VENUE) located at 812 E. Rollins St. In Loch Haven Park
ShowTime- 7pm-10pm
(box office opens at 6pm) Beer/Wine & soft drinks available for donation
Ticket price- $16 (includes Fringe button good for the 2008 Festival)
Reservations- can be made by calling the Fringe office- 407-648-0077. Tickets are on sale now and they go fast- PLEASE ensure your spot by reserving in advance. Visa/MC accepted.
$5 Raffle for a chance to win a 2008 Fringe Superpass!!!!!!!
2008 Fringe merchandise and hard copy Fringe programs will be available as well.
April 28th, 2008 is also marks the day the tickets for the festival go on sale online at orlandofringe.org !
Hosts- Genevieve Bernard, Chris Gibson, Beth Marshall & Michael Wanzie
ACT 1
Wanzie Presents&D-Squared Productions & FTM Productions- When Pigs Fly (Orlando)
An exceptionally cheerful, militantly gay musical extravaganza. Phantasmagorical costumes. Lavish production numbers. Irreverent comedy. Starring David Lee, Frank McClain, Sam Singhaus, David Dorman, & Wanzie. This year’s The Lion Queen!
CineDance Jazz Dance and Florida Dance Theatre- MOVE!(Orlando/Lakeland)
What does it mean to move?...to be moved? Film and dance collide on stage as directors of two Florida dance companies collaborate to take you on this provocative journey.
Daack-Evanicki Productions- Alice In Wonderland (Orlando)
A new, contemporary musical adaptation of this classic tale. Adapted and composed by 16-year old Alexander Thomas Ferguson. Written, directed and performed entirely by young performers. World Premiere.
Greater Orlando Actors Theatre-Amanda’s Mix Tape (Orlando)
A quirky romantic comedy about what comes with falling in love: crazy friends, scavenger hunts, spoiling movies, quoting Han Solo, playing quarters, zombie plays, hating Toto and making mix tapes.
Hippity-Doo Productions-Skip Peril and The Players of The Lost Trunk (Orlando)
Film noir, vaudeville, Shakespeare, pirates and more, plus four actors and a plot. Something about a mysterious inheritance. Friends of the Annie Grant winner! From the mind of Eric Pinder.
Orlando Youth Theatre- URINETOWN-The Musical(Orlando)
URINETOWN, water shortage, banning private toilets, must pay to pee. Add a villain, an ingenue, and a hero to start a revolution. add music and you have URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
Jessica Taylor- Colored Waiting Room (Orlando)
One woman, multi-character bonanza exploration of race! Satirical, Controversial, Political, a TOUR DE FORCE! An unapologetic take on how the world is still black and white!
I.D. 10-t Productions- Mr. Marmalade (Orlando)
Four year-old, Lucy, loves to have tea parties and play house. Unfortunately, her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, is a cocaine-snorting, workaholic who never has time for her.
Voci Dance- perfectly broken (Orlando)
Step right up! See Fringe-favorite Voci Modern Dance explore the freakish beauty of the bizarre. Marvel at the mirthful mysteries of the human form through movement and music.
Original Cast Players- Mister Rose’s Bird and Falling Leaves (Orlando)
Two outrageous and offensive geriatric comedies!! A world of talking plastic birds and geriatric sex! So funny you’ll pee in your seat. (Bring a towel.)
Platinum Blonde Life Productions and Rob Ward & Superfriends- Truth or Dare with Pepe’ (Orlando)
A talk show with a Fringe twist! The World Renowned Pepe Rodrgiguez joins your favorite Fringe celebrities for a fabulously naughty night of Truth or Dare! Different | | |
