The Orlando International Fringe Festival’s Producing Artistic Director Returns To Teach Yapinars at The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays-PlayFest
ORLANDO, Fla.Feb 12, 2007 Have you ever wanted to produce a Fringe show but did not know where to start? How about that time you put on a Fringe show and no one showed?
Beth Marshall, the producing artistic director for the Orlando International Fringe Festival has all the answers you need and is returning for the second year in a row to teach two Yapinars on everything you need to know before you begin to plan your next Fringe production at this year’s Master Classes during The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays- PlayFest.
The first Yapinar, “How to Produce A Fringe Show 101,” taking place Sunday, February 25, is the perfect class for first time Fringers, anyone interested in independently producing a show and even veterans who wish to brush up on their producing skills. Everything from sponsorship to marketing ideas will be discussed, as well as how to get into The Fringe “loop” and how to get your Fringe show off and running.
Now that you know the basics, you need to know how to take your Fringe show on the road. The second Yapinar, “How to Tour Your Fringe Show 102,” taking place Sunday, March 4, teaches everything one needs to know about touring with different Fringe Festivals across the globe. Also discussed will be the various models of Fringes and as well as budgeting your show to go on the road.
“Due to the ever-growing popularity of the Orlando International Fringe Festival, we receive hundreds of inquiries asking how to participate in the festival each year,” said Marshall. “These Yapinars are a fun and informative way to not only provide artists with valuable information they need about Fringe, but they also help to continue to increase participation and attendance for Orlando Fringe. The Yapinars focus on individual shows that people bring to the table as well as a general overview of Fringe as a whole.”
Both classes will be held at the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival’s Lowndes Room from 10 a.m.- noon. The cost to attend each class is $10 and a $5 PlayFest button is required for attendance.
In addition to teaching the Yapinars, Marshall is also producing and hosting Play-In-A-Day for The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays-PlayFest. Play-In-A-Day is a fun opportunity where participating organizations nominate one actor, actress, writer and director to produce a ten-minute play in twenty-four hours.
On Sunday, February 25, each participating group will be given the same surprise topic. The writers have until 7 a.m. the next day to get the script complete, the director has a few hours to look over the script and the actors have a few hours to memorize and rehearse.
The plays are then performed on Monday, February 26 at 7 p.m. in the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival’s Margeson Theatre. Participants for team Fringe include writer David Lee, director Chad Lewis, actor Rob Ward and actress Clare Gezzy.
Tickets are on sale now for both the Yapinars and Play-In-A-Day by calling the Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival’s at 407-447-1700 x 1.
About The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays- PlayFest
The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays- PlayFest is a ten-day theatre event from February 23-March 4 and is packed with dynamic new plays and new play programming for anyone who loves great theatre! Buy a PlayFest button and step into the interactive theatrical maelstrom of readings, workshops, world premieres, seminars, master classes and more!
For more information about The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays- PlayFest, Master Classes, and Play-In- A-Day, please visit www.shakes pearefest.org.
As the oldest, non-juried Fringe Festival in the United States, the Orlando Fringe Festival proudly provides a venue for theatrical and performing artists to display their creative talent and novel performances. >From May 17-28, 2007, more than 80 artist groups will perform in nine color-coded venues throughout Orlando’s Loch Haven Park. Including new and established artists from around the world, performances are guaranteed to be everything from the unimaginable to the unforgettable. Staying true to the Fringe roots, all acts will remain uncensored, exposing patrons to performances ranging from mild to wild.
The Closing Agent, Inc., a title insurance agency, is the presenting sponsor of the 16th annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. This project is also funded in part by The United Arts of Central Florida, Inc., by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and The National Endowment for the Arts.
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THE POPULAR POSTER-BOYS OF THEATER MADNESS ARE AT IT AGAIN!
The OOPS GUYS, Central Florida's most internationally-celebrated comedy troupe, have created a one-of-a-kind hot new comedy spot in downtown Orlando -- Couch Potato Theater! And it's a smash hit! To date, the shows have played to 4 sold-out houses and have seated over 450 'couch potatoes' in just their opening nights alone!
What is Couch Potato Theater? It's fabu-fun sofas, recliners, free snacks and 3 nights-a-week of Orlando's most outrageous comedies:
'THE NAKED GUY' -- the hilarious (and controversial) live hit sitcom that caught the attention of 1000s of Fringe-goers (not to mention the OPD!) in 2000 & 2004! 'Best of Fest' -- Orlando Sentinel; 'Best of Orlando' -- Orlando Weekly; 'Recommended Production' -- Umbrella Awards; Highest-selling show in Orlando Fringe history (including 2004 Orlando Fringe)! New photos of
all new 'Naked Guy' Joey Reinert: http://www.couchpotatotheater.com/press.html.
'DO I MAKE YOU HORNY?' -- the naughty reality television game show spoof that took the 2003 Orlando Fringe by storm with its patented party-like atmosphere and 'revealing' theme nights! 'Best of Fest' -- Orlando Sentinel; 'Best of Orlando' -- Orlando Weekly; Highest-selling show -- Orlando Fringe, 2003!
'LOUNGE-ZILLA!: ASIAN SINGS THE BLUES' -- the 2001 Fringe hit with the X-rated 3D finale was written right here in Central Florida and has since traveled throughout the USA, Canada and Europe! Featuring Filipino funnyman Fiely A. Matias!'Best of Fest' -- Orlando Sentinel; 'Best of Orlando' -- Orlando Weekly; 'Best of the Fringe' & 'Best Cabaret' -- 2005 San Francisco Fringe; 'Best Male Performer' & 'Best Production' nominee -- 2001 Orlando Fringe; 'Best Comedy' & 'Best Musical' -- 2004 USA National GLBT Theater Festival!
PHOTOS OF COUCH POTATO THEATER
Wanna see Couch Potato Theater right now? Check out the pix taken by Patrick Murphy, uber-talented freelance photographer for OrlandoCityBeat.com: http://www.couchpotatotheater.com/pix.html. These photos are the ownership of OrlandoCityBeat.com and are not for print or reproduction in any other media -- we just thought you'd like to check out the new space that everyone is talking about. Thanks!
THIS WEEKEND AT COUCH POTATO THEATER
Couch Potato Theater shows play Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through February 18, 2006! The theater is located at 398 W. Amelia St. in downtown Orlando, 32801.
This weekend (January 26 -28) features an all-new 'Naked Guy', 13 new contestants (along with Orlando Fringe Festival faves Beth Marshall, Janine Kline and Rob Ward) get all 'Horny' and a popular gay television network comes to Couch Potato Theater for some national 'exposure' (as it were)!
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THIS WEEKEND'S SCHEDULE at COUCH POTATO THEATER
Thursday, January 26 - Saturday, January 28
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Thursday -- January 26: National exposure night!
8:00pm -- 'THE NAKED GUY' -- $15
It's an all-new 'Naked' with the premiere of new 'Naked Guy' Joey Reinert! This hunky 6'3" actor/athlete joins the cast for the first time tonight!
9:30pm -- 'LOUNGE-ZILLA!: ASIAN SINGS THE BLUES' -- $10
Fiely A. Matias is at it again in the show that first premiered at the Orlando Fringe in 2001 and has since toured to New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and even Prague!
The OOPS scoop: A reporter from a national gay network has made reservations for both shows! Come watch the GUYS get national 'exposure!'
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Friday -- January 27: Pajama party throw-down on 'Horny!'
8:00pm -- 'THE NAKED GUY' -- $15
The hilarity continues on Joey Reinert's opening weekend as the all-new 'Naked Guy!'
9:30pm -- 'DO I MAKE YOU HORNY? -- PAJAMA PARTY JAMBOREE!' -- $10
The entire cast of 'Horny' plays Orlando's naughtiest game in their revealing PJs! Features Fiely A. Matias as the Asian Vanna White, Dennis T. Giacino as the love child of Regis Philbin and Bea Arthur, DJ Cap'n Kirk spinning live and an all-new cast of 'Horny' contestants in their 'evening wear!' Appearing: 'Horny' champ Kyle Crowder, 'Horny' champ Angie Morales, college co-ed Camille, hot married couple Omar & Lisa!
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Saturday -- January 28: 'Horny' appearances by Fringe faves Beth Marshall (Orlando Fringe Producing Artistic Director), Janine Kline ('Wanzie's Living On The Edge') and Rob Ward ('10 for the Fringe' 2005)!
8:00pm -- 'THE NAKED GUY' -- $15
What will unpredictably bawdy Fiely Matias do next? Watch the cast (and new 'Naked Guy' Joey Reinert!) attempt to hold it together while Matias goes off script to the audience's delight!
9:30pm -- 'DO I MAKE YOU HORNY? -- SWINGERS/COUPLES NITE!' -- $10
It's tag-team 'Couple's Nite' as Orlando Fringe Fest faves Beth Marshall and Janine Kline team up for a 'Horny' you won't soon forget! Add in '10 for Fringe' star Rob Ward and it's a 'Horny' free-for-all! Also appearing: Knock-out tag-team couples Adrienne & Phillip and Jenn & Quinn!
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OOPS scoop on TICKET DISCOUNTS: Tons o' folks have taken advantage of Couch Potato Theater's discounted two-show tickets & group rates!
Save $: Two-Show Ticket -- $23 -- yes, if you buy both shows in one evening you save $1 off the regular price of each show!
Groups of 10 or more: $2 off each show!/Two-show group rate -- $21! Advance purchase only by calling 407-827-0691!
