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Life on the Fringe Blog – July 18 Babies on Board A couple of baby stories to start
today’s blog. During the rehearsal processing
for RUNNING OUT, director Jolie Lesperance had a baby daughter Ezri.
Unfortunately, the baby came six weeks early. They had hoped to finish most
of the rehearsal process before the baby was born but unfortunately Ezri had other plans. During the six week hiatus,
performer Ruth Baines rehearsed the show by herself. After rehearsals with
the director resumed, they had to rehearse around Ezri’s
schedule, so if Ezri wanted a break they would take
a break. Although, Ruth tells me that having Ezri
involved in the rehearsals has improved RUNNING OUT, because the 2 characters
in the show have different views about pregnancy. Ruth also admitted that
this has been the most unique rehearsal process that she has ever been
involved. In
addition, local playwright Primose Madayag Knazan gave birth to
her first child (a boy named A Bash in
One of the hits on
the Fringe circuit last year was Bash’d,
a gay rap opera. Created and performed by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow, this show opened off Broadway in Darn
Technology Even though it was
not hot outside last night, unfortunately it was hot inside the Quote of
the Day “Happiness is being satisfied with what you have.” From Big Ease, Big Sleaze. |