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Brat and the Broken Hipsters bring their shows back for a Live Arts run.
As I’ve previously stated here in the diary, Some artists in the Philly Fringe and the Live Arts Festival have been touring the world and are making their first stop in Philadelphia to let the audiences try something new. Other artists use the Festivals as an opportunity to try out new work on audiences to get feedback and go back into the rehearsal studio. But then there are the artists with shows that were hits during the previous theatre season, who thankfully participate in the Festivals to give us another dose.
Brat Productions had a very busy spring. Madi Distefano, artistic director, launched her own festival in Christ Church. Cramming her entire season into a 3-month period, she also managed to premiere a one-woman show in which she was the sole performer, and the writer, and the producer. Popsicle’s Departure, 1989 (Pg 37) follows two characters through one incredible day in Boston’s pre-mainstream grunge scene. Moving between characters, Distefano’s ability to transform using only a ski cap adjustment compliments her vivid writing as she submerses herself in the counter-culture. It’s quite something to behold. I saw Popsicle’s Departure in May and you can bet your bippy I’ll be back to see it when it opens again, by popular demand, for the Live Arts Festival. If you missed it the first time, here’s your second chance.
Another wild ride that is coming round for another pass is The Sand Family’s indie rock opera, The Broken Hipsters (pg 38). Earlier this year they packed close to 30 of Philadelphia’s local indie rock musicians, actors, and activists onto the stage at the Mask and Wig for a wildly popular run. Some people are coming to the Festival for the sole purpose of seeing this production and it’s cast including members of She-Haw, LotSix, Like Moving Insects, Cynthia G. Mason Trio, and (this in not a band name, but actually…) some very large hairy babies. It’s an absurd and ridiculous evening of original music and maniacal shoe salesmen. Only the Cabaret can contain this group for their performances so catch them at 7:30 and stay for a beer.
The Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival celebrate the spontaneity of live performance. . And as it often goes with live performance, you rarely see the same show, even if it is your second time in the audience. Some of the shows you see in the Festival, you may never see again, so when an opportunity like this arrives; a resurrection for a new audience or die-hard fans, take it. It’s always hard to say when you’ll be able to again.
Latin Proverb of the Day:
Carpe Diem (or Seize the Show)
Your ex-administrator,
Lee Ann Etzold
As I’ve previously stated here in the diary, Some artists in the Philly Fringe and the Live Arts Festival have been touring the world and are making their first stop in Philadelphia to let the audiences try something new. Other artists use the Festivals as an opportunity to try out new work on audiences to get feedback and go back into the rehearsal studio. But then there are the artists with shows that were hits during the previous theatre season, who thankfully participate in the Festivals to give us another dose.
Brat Productions had a very busy spring. Madi Distefano, artistic director, launched her own festival in Christ Church. Cramming her entire season into a 3-month period, she also managed to premiere a one-woman show in which she was the sole performer, and the writer, and the producer. Popsicle’s Departure, 1989 (Pg 37) follows two characters through one incredible day in Boston’s pre-mainstream grunge scene. Moving between characters, Distefano’s ability to transform using only a ski cap adjustment compliments her vivid writing as she submerses herself in the counter-culture. It’s quite something to behold. I saw Popsicle’s Departure in May and you can bet your bippy I’ll be back to see it when it opens again, by popular demand, for the Live Arts Festival. If you missed it the first time, here’s your second chance.
Another wild ride that is coming round for another pass is The Sand Family’s indie rock opera, The Broken Hipsters (pg 38). Earlier this year they packed close to 30 of Philadelphia’s local indie rock musicians, actors, and activists onto the stage at the Mask and Wig for a wildly popular run. Some people are coming to the Festival for the sole purpose of seeing this production and it’s cast including members of She-Haw, LotSix, Like Moving Insects, Cynthia G. Mason Trio, and (this in not a band name, but actually…) some very large hairy babies. It’s an absurd and ridiculous evening of original music and maniacal shoe salesmen. Only the Cabaret can contain this group for their performances so catch them at 7:30 and stay for a beer.
The Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival celebrate the spontaneity of live performance. . And as it often goes with live performance, you rarely see the same show, even if it is your second time in the audience. Some of the shows you see in the Festival, you may never see again, so when an opportunity like this arrives; a resurrection for a new audience or die-hard fans, take it. It’s always hard to say when you’ll be able to again.
Latin Proverb of the Day:
Carpe Diem (or Seize the Show)
Your ex-administrator,
Lee Ann Etzold
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