Imagine my surprise when I checked in with the fringe headquarters and realized that I’ll be doing six shows instead of five, and my opening night is actually this Friday, instead of this Saturday, as I had originally thought.
It was a pleasant one!
All show dates are accurate on my Fringe page now!

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So! I just finished up the Minnesota Fringe, where my show was really well-received. You can read audience reviews here (you may have to click to enlarge) and here’s how the Twin Cities Daily planet reviewed it (spoiler alerts on all those reviews, of course).
Part of what made my run in Minnesota so successful was [...]

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So, here I am in Minneapolis! I’m doing a run of shows as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, which has been stimulating, fun, and humid. Also, it’s true what they say about Midwestern Nice.
Which brings me right to my point! Which is lucky, because I’m writing this update from a mobile device.
The point is [...]

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I saw this show a year or so ago, and I’m still telling friends about things I learned while watching it. (Did you know that the streets in Berkeley and Oakland are literally paved with Ohlone remains?)
The show doesn’t pull its punches. It’s alarming, honest, unpretentious, and ultimately energizing. I recommend it.
Hm. I don’t think [...]

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Update: Position filled!
Hey, if  you’d like to see the show for free, I’ve got one volunteer position to fill. Call time is 6:30 the night of the show (July 10th) and may involve things like selling beverages, selling tickets, putting out programs, and helping clean up after the show.
We’d all be out of the theater [...]

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10. I don’t know when I’ll be back again
I know I live here and all, but San Francisco is a fracking hard town to self-produce in. It’s expensive! And audiences get fatigued from having so much art to see, so sometimes they don’t show up! But listen, fatigued friends of mine, you’re going [...]

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I’ve been waking up at 5:00 am these days. The sun rises so early, and it’s hard to get back to sleep! This morning I occupied myself with following alias trails, and found an especially exciting cluster!
Greg A___, “proprietor” of these fine establishments!

American Recreational Markets General Agency
AAA Healthcare Systems
AKHAVIZADEH TED INVSTMTS
Abortion Centers of America
AEGIS MORTGAGE [...]

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I find it really touching, especially that bit with the first knock on the door.

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Maybe an astoundingly organized and reliable someone in Minneapolis or St. Paul? In August?
Because I’m looking!

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1. Bay Area Celebrates National Dance Week! Hundreds of free classes and performances all around the Bay Area!
2. I just remembered this album today, because of the Earth Day song, and it makes me so nostalgic. I had it on cassette tape when I was like thirteen and I listened to it over and [...]

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