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Sneak Peak: AfterLife trailer
Fringe Favourite Jonno Katz (Last year's The Spy and this year's The Accident) put together this promo piece for Candy Simmons' exceptional AfterLife. Check it out... Click here to hear Candy herself talk about the play...
Fringe Bump: AfterLife – 3 shows left!
My pick of the Fringe so far. Absolutely unmissable... Written by: Candy Simmons and Chris Van Strander Directed and Dramaturged by: Virginia Scott Performed by: Candy Simmons Venue: Playwrights Theatre Centre, Granville Island What do an Appalachian midwife, a 1950's homemaker, and a slowly unraveling film producer have in common? Nothing...and everything. Trace the evolution… Continue reading Fringe Bump: AfterLife – 3 shows left!
Now that’s some tasty marketing
The cast and crew of the Fringe production Tape, happening in room 117 of the Waldorf Hotel at 1489 East Hastings Street, would like to announce that one lucky audience to one of their shows during the run - chosen completely at random - will be receiving... That is all. http://vanstage.wordpress.com/2009/09/08/fringe-bump-tape/
All right everyone, let’s have a clean Fringe, no rabbit punches and nothing below the belt…
So a couple of years back I was having a casual conversation with David Jordan, Executive Director of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. I remember I said something along the lines of "you know what would really help out my Fringing David? A critical Fringe guide. Something to help the punters like me separate the wheat… Continue reading All right everyone, let’s have a clean Fringe, no rabbit punches and nothing below the belt…
Fringe Bump: Tape
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Fringe Bump: Drinks With Friends
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Fringe Bump: The Saddest Girl in the World
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Fringe Bump: Biographies of the Dead and Dying – Trailer
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Fringe Bump: Shotgun
RUSH’IN UNDIES Productions Presents Shotgun in the Vancouver International Fringe Festival SHOTGUN: The cramped, comic, and cathartic culture of four commuters. Spending two hours a day with work colleagues in a vehicle can take its toll. Four private school teachers commute everyday to their school in the Lower Mainland. The cozy quarters of the carpool… Continue reading Fringe Bump: Shotgun
Actor wanted for Fringe play
Casting Call Shotgun: A 45-minute comedy for the Vancouver Fringe Festival seeks a male actor (late 20's-late 30's) The play is based on the experiences of four teachers in a carpool. Performance Location/dates: Pacific Theatre (Sept. 11--20th, 2009) Rehearsal dates: July/August, evenings & some weekends (specific schedule TBD by cast) Jody Parasiers & Kari Marken… Continue reading Actor wanted for Fringe play
Fringe wrap-up: Is everybody satisfied?
And so, with the announcement of the 2008 Pick of the Fringe, the curtains fall on yet another Fringe season, and the overarching humor in the air seems to indicate a general feeling of success amongst its perpetrators. Just how successful was it? How do we measure the success of this festival in today's theatrical… Continue reading Fringe wrap-up: Is everybody satisfied?
Everyone’s a critic
As we roll into the last weekend of the Van Fringe, I'm proud to say that the Plank review team managed to tuck 60 reviews under our belts, which is actually way better than I'd hoped for. Congratulations gang, you done good, reviewed from the gut, and did it all for the sheer love of… Continue reading Everyone’s a critic
Hey Fringers, where’s the party at?
I have a Fringe question. I've just spent the weekend rolling around Granville Island - the epicentre of our Fringe - and I'm struck by the distinct absence of any kind of carnival atmosphere down there, of any indication of 'fest' from this festival. Yes, there's a few performers doing the traditional line-up flyer-and-pitch, some… Continue reading Hey Fringers, where’s the party at?
We’re looking for a few honest opinions…
Okay Fringers, you've walked the walk, now it's time to talk the talk. With the Van Fringe solidly underway, we can take advantage of indie theatre's highest profile period of the year to really kick start a city-wide conversation about the great art. After you hit up a show, head on over to the Plank… Continue reading We’re looking for a few honest opinions…
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