WTF with Murray Utas of Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Murray Utas is the Artistic Director of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, which is one of the top 5 fringe festivals in the world. Murray believes in leading with vulnerability, mentoring, kindness, and human connection. This week, he shares stories from his life in the theatre and discusses how the arts are making an impact in Edmonton, highlighting WhyTF the arts are a necessary part of a flourishing society and how the arts help people connect. Edmonton Fringe: www.fringetheatre.caIG: @edmontonfringe FB: Edmonton Fringe Theatre   Find What the Fringe?! on Instagram: @whatthefringe_productions Online at â www.whatthefringeproductions.com â YouTube What the Fringe Editor: Renowned MediaMusic: Orchestra of SoundLogo: Ruby Makes Things
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WTF with Alexander Gerchak of Clevername Theatre
Clevername Theatre of Minneapolis, MN, is known for its quirky mashups of classical theatre and beloved childrenâs stories. This year, Clevername Theatre heads to Edmonton Fringe with "The Peter Pan Cometh," a story melding Eugene OâNeillâs nihilistic "The Iceman Cometh" with the whimsy of boyhood found in "Peter Pan," and it totally works, like WTF?! IG: @clevernametheatreFB: Clevername TheatrePateron: Clevername Theatre Find What the Fringe?! on Instagram: @whatthefringe_productions Online at â www.whatthefringeproductions.com â YouTube What the Fringe Editor: Renowned MediaMusic: Orchestra of SoundLogo: Ruby Makes Things
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WTF with Xhloe & Natasha
WTF do you have to do to become a fringe success? First, make a great show; second, set your own parameters for success; and third, market that show. Xhloe Rice & Natash Roland have been making art together since their teens, and over the past three years have earned the title of âThe buzziest Fringe Theatre-Makers of the 2020âs,â by The Telegraph. This week, they share their journey from begging people to see their shows in their hometown of New York City to award-winning, sold-out runs in Edinburgh.  Website: www.xhloeandnatasha.comIG, TikTok, X: @xhloeandnatasha Find What the Fringe?! on Instagram: @whatthefringe_productions Online: â www.whatthefringeproductions.com â YouTube: What the Fringe Editor: Renowned MediaMusic: Orchestra of SoundLogo: Ruby Makes Things
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WTF with Britt Lafield of SoHo Playhouse NYC
WTF do you do to take your fringe show to the next level? Youcould start by tying a run at the SoHo Playhouse in New York City. The SoHo Playhouse has been one of Off-Broadwayâs primary venues for new plays for the past 80 years and has been home to countless dreams and movements. Many theatre legends received their start at SoHo Playhouse, including Sam Shepard, Edward Albee, Tracy Letts, Charles Buch, Leroi Jones, and Lanford Wilson. The Playhouse has also proudly served as home to the Fringe Encore Series since 2005.  Learn more at www.sohoplayhouse.com and www.fringeencoreseries.comIG: @sohoplayhousenyc, @fringeencoreseriesFB: SoHo Playhouse, Fringe Encore SeriesTikTok: @sohoplayhousetheater Find What the Fringe?! on IG: @whatthefringe_productions Online at â www.whatthefringeproductions.comYouTube What the FringeEditor: Renowned MediaMusic: Orchestra of SoundLogo: Ruby Makes Things
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WTF with Sam Gough of Summerhall Arts
WTF makes a show successful at Edinburgh Fringe? Sam Gough, Chief Executive Officer of Summerhall Arts, shares with us his 30+ years of experience at the fringe. He shares everything from tips on programming yourself to the incredible innovations happening in Edinburgh. Sam also lets us in on all the amazing year-round programming happening at Summerhall Arts. Â More on Summerhall Arts: www.summerhallarts.co.ukIG: Â @summerhallartsFind What the Fringe?! on Instagram @whatthefringe_productions Online at â www.whatthefringeproductions.comâ YouTube What the FringeEditor: Renowned MediaMusic: Orchestra of SoundLogo: Ruby Makes ThingsÂ
The podcast dedicated to all things fringe theatre. Host Lauren Hance visits with fringe artists to discuss their endeavors and gain insight into their process.