THE SHOWS of FRINGE 2018
Popcorn's Likker & Tales'
highlights the life and events of Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, one of America's iconic moonshiners. He was crass, crude, opinionated and intentionally lived life under his own terms despite it all. Popcorn spent his entire life making moonshine for a living even with the ATF on his trail. He had many a story to tell. In 2009, just before he was scheduled to report to jail he took his own life to avoid the prison term. Before going he had a grave marker which stands to this day posting a message to the ATF and the world which reads, "Popcorn Says 'F&ck You!'"
Artist: Allen Meritt, Las Vegas NV
'Painting with Music'
Lisa Diaz is a classically trained soprano who performs theater and sings lead in the avant garde rock band, Gojiro Island. Join her on a musical journey spanning Opera, Lieder, Bossa Nova, and Broadway. Enjoy the hypnotic sounds of Rainbow Casey on Piano, Elizabeth Hannah-Diaz on Classical Guitar, and Michael "Paco" Diaz on Congas.
Artists: Lisa Diaz, and Company, Yucca Valley CA
'Kassandra'
set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, tells the timeless story of the struggle between men and women, the will of the masses and the individual, and the destructive force of war, where in the end, she chooses autonomy over life.
Artists: Barbara Mueller Wittman, and Morgan Lariah, 29Palms CA
'An Uncut Diamond'
spoken word poetry in English and Spanish. True stories to tickle your fancy and stir your soul.
Artist: Denise Diamond, Palm Desert CA
Final Ed.it'
In this comedic one act play, a playwright edits his piece until he's happy with the ending. Does the playwright write the play or does the play write the playwright?
Artist: Kevin Bone, Wonder Valley CA
'Vacation Rental Confidential'
Vacation rental owners and employees from the Hi-Desert and beyond tell incredible but true tales about their experiences from deep within the underbelly of the vacation rental industry. Featuring stories by Haley Kooyman, Jaime Parker Stickle (The Carriage House), Mark Edward Hornish (Planetary Heights), Patrick Hasson (Rancho De Colores and the Color Trip Trailer), Tonelise Ruggas (Helios House and the Shangri La Studio), and Cooper Gillespie (Mojave Beach).
Artists: Cooper Gillespie, et al, Landers CA
'Curtain's Up Improv'
The Hi-Desert's own version of 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' "Curtain's Up!" Improv is an all-volunteer troupe under the umbrella of The Curtain Call Players, also an all-volunteer non profit community theatre troupe in the high desert. "Curtain's Up!" does improv workshops and performances at various high desert venues. The troupe consists of 4 comedian actors and a game host. They're performances are rated PG-13 and include short form improv games. For more about the troupe visit the "Curtain's Up!" Improv Facebook Page.
Artists: Liyan Lagevardi, Jericho McWilliams, Ben Bees, Cyrus Short, Andrew Dieleman
‘Bobbie Joe Jackson of God and the Vortex of Evil’
Bobbie Joe is an old time blues singer. She sings and when she's tired of singing, she just tells it like it is and sometimes like it was and sometimes she just tells it. She will tell all about politics, finding the best recipe for sweet potato pie and even some of her erratic experiences with online dating. Join her and Yamaha guitar companion, George, and learn the real meaning of life according to Bobbie Joe Jackson of God.
Artist: Miri Hunter, Wonder Valley CA
‘The Show That Shall Not Be Named’
is a gang of talented improvisers who are huge fans of JK Rowling's books about "The Boy Who Lived" and all the creatures and wizards that live in that world. They have toured comic book shops, conventions, theaters, bookstores, coffee shops, and festivals -- turning them into dragon's nests, wizarding schools and enchanted forests."
Artists: Martin Mandela Morrow et al, Los Angeles CA
‘Velma and Bernice, Sour Motherf***ing Grapes and Other Adventures’
Ever have one of those days where reality is not your friend? We feel you. Join us on a journey using sketch and improv to create the road trip of a lifetime in 45 minutes or less. Jump off the cliff with us and see where we end up next!
Velma and Bernice are embodied by Sue Neal and Ann Van Haney. You can find out more about Velma and Bernice, including the upcoming world premiere of their series at www.velmaandbernice.com
*Sketchprov * Strong language *World Premiere
Artists: Ann Van Haney and Sue Neal
highlights the life and events of Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton, one of America's iconic moonshiners. He was crass, crude, opinionated and intentionally lived life under his own terms despite it all. Popcorn spent his entire life making moonshine for a living even with the ATF on his trail. He had many a story to tell. In 2009, just before he was scheduled to report to jail he took his own life to avoid the prison term. Before going he had a grave marker which stands to this day posting a message to the ATF and the world which reads, "Popcorn Says 'F&ck You!'"
Artist: Allen Meritt, Las Vegas NV
'Painting with Music'
Lisa Diaz is a classically trained soprano who performs theater and sings lead in the avant garde rock band, Gojiro Island. Join her on a musical journey spanning Opera, Lieder, Bossa Nova, and Broadway. Enjoy the hypnotic sounds of Rainbow Casey on Piano, Elizabeth Hannah-Diaz on Classical Guitar, and Michael "Paco" Diaz on Congas.
Artists: Lisa Diaz, and Company, Yucca Valley CA
'Kassandra'
set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, tells the timeless story of the struggle between men and women, the will of the masses and the individual, and the destructive force of war, where in the end, she chooses autonomy over life.
Artists: Barbara Mueller Wittman, and Morgan Lariah, 29Palms CA
'An Uncut Diamond'
spoken word poetry in English and Spanish. True stories to tickle your fancy and stir your soul.
Artist: Denise Diamond, Palm Desert CA
Final Ed.it'
In this comedic one act play, a playwright edits his piece until he's happy with the ending. Does the playwright write the play or does the play write the playwright?
Artist: Kevin Bone, Wonder Valley CA
'Vacation Rental Confidential'
Vacation rental owners and employees from the Hi-Desert and beyond tell incredible but true tales about their experiences from deep within the underbelly of the vacation rental industry. Featuring stories by Haley Kooyman, Jaime Parker Stickle (The Carriage House), Mark Edward Hornish (Planetary Heights), Patrick Hasson (Rancho De Colores and the Color Trip Trailer), Tonelise Ruggas (Helios House and the Shangri La Studio), and Cooper Gillespie (Mojave Beach).
Artists: Cooper Gillespie, et al, Landers CA
'Curtain's Up Improv'
The Hi-Desert's own version of 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' "Curtain's Up!" Improv is an all-volunteer troupe under the umbrella of The Curtain Call Players, also an all-volunteer non profit community theatre troupe in the high desert. "Curtain's Up!" does improv workshops and performances at various high desert venues. The troupe consists of 4 comedian actors and a game host. They're performances are rated PG-13 and include short form improv games. For more about the troupe visit the "Curtain's Up!" Improv Facebook Page.
Artists: Liyan Lagevardi, Jericho McWilliams, Ben Bees, Cyrus Short, Andrew Dieleman
‘Bobbie Joe Jackson of God and the Vortex of Evil’
Bobbie Joe is an old time blues singer. She sings and when she's tired of singing, she just tells it like it is and sometimes like it was and sometimes she just tells it. She will tell all about politics, finding the best recipe for sweet potato pie and even some of her erratic experiences with online dating. Join her and Yamaha guitar companion, George, and learn the real meaning of life according to Bobbie Joe Jackson of God.
Artist: Miri Hunter, Wonder Valley CA
‘The Show That Shall Not Be Named’
is a gang of talented improvisers who are huge fans of JK Rowling's books about "The Boy Who Lived" and all the creatures and wizards that live in that world. They have toured comic book shops, conventions, theaters, bookstores, coffee shops, and festivals -- turning them into dragon's nests, wizarding schools and enchanted forests."
Artists: Martin Mandela Morrow et al, Los Angeles CA
‘Velma and Bernice, Sour Motherf***ing Grapes and Other Adventures’
Ever have one of those days where reality is not your friend? We feel you. Join us on a journey using sketch and improv to create the road trip of a lifetime in 45 minutes or less. Jump off the cliff with us and see where we end up next!
Velma and Bernice are embodied by Sue Neal and Ann Van Haney. You can find out more about Velma and Bernice, including the upcoming world premiere of their series at www.velmaandbernice.com
*Sketchprov * Strong language *World Premiere
Artists: Ann Van Haney and Sue Neal