About: For our inaugural episode Andrew Simonet, a beloved Philadelphia author and choreographer who used to be the Co-Director of Headlong Dance Theater, sits down for an exclusive interview to reflect on how he grew up with the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. He reflects on Nick Stuccio, the festival founder, approaching him when this festival was only a seedling of an idea. Hear about Andrew's experiences producing 13 Fringe shows over the course of 16 years. Also hear show recommendations from Christopher Munden, editor of the Fringe guidebook, and a critical reflection of The Wooster Group's The B-Side: “Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons” A Record Album Interpretation by Chris and Benjamin Behrend, a local comedian and art administrator.

Show Notes:

• Andrew Simonet:andrewsimonet.com
• Headlong Dance Theater: headlong.org/
• The Wooster Group: thewoostergroup.org/blog/
• Making Your Life As An Artist (free): artistsu.org/making#.Xbs1r1VKiM8
• Secrets of The Grant (free): static1.squarespace.com/static/53767189e4b07d0c6bf4b775/t/53a96467e4b07e4187ac8ba0/1403610215132/Secrets+of+the+Grant+2014.pdf
• Audio copyright: The Wooster Group, 2019, used with permission.

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About: We sit down with representatives from four different Fringe shows to learn their personal highlight reels, individual business models, and how all the magic gets made. This kaleidoscope of perspectives will entertain you and showcases the inherent beauty and diversity of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival!

Show Notes:

Give Your Heart :

• Give Your Heart audio copyright, Eric Thayer 2019, used with permission.
• Give Your Heart site: https://fringearts.com/event/give-your-heart/
• Laura Lee Hill (graphic designer) website: https://lauraleehill.wordpress.com/author/lauraleehill/
• Elise Weber: https://www.eliseweber.com/

Emergency Contact:

• Emergency Contact audio copyright, Ann Kreitman, 2019, used with permission.
• Emergency Contact website: https://www.annkreitman.com/emergency-contact

Roll Play:

• Roll Play website: https://fringearts.com/event/roll-play-an-improvised-adventure/
• Josh Holober-Ward's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-qas26WWnqvHGMq4JPkuQ
• Roll Play Theater in Sketch: http://phindie.com/19051-theater-in-sketch-roll-play-csz-philadelphia/
• ComedySportz: https://www.comedysportzphilly.com/

Dancing Again In Love:

• Dancing Again In Love website: https://msbriaya.wixsite.com/sabriayashipley/playwright
• Dancing Again In Love artist talkback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=140&v=cky3LsLEB_A
• Dancing Again In Love soundtrack "Unconditionally" copyright Sabriaya Shipley 2018, used with permission https://soundcloud.com/sabriaya-shipley/sets/dancing-again-in-love

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About: Ann Kreitman a recent transplant from Chicago describes Emergency Contact, her first Philadelphia Fringe show experience, and why it was designed for one audience member at a time.

Show Notes:

• Emergency Contact audio copyright, Ann Kreitman, 2019, used with permission.
• Emergency Contact website: https://www.annkreitman.com/emergency-contact

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About: Lorona Smith, an audience member we sent to go see the show, and Imani Rothwell, an actress who plays Bae, share a live feedback exchange which will leave you with chills.

Show Notes:

• Dancing Again In Love website: https://msbriaya.wixsite.com/sabriayashipley/playwright
• Dancing Again In Love artist talkback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=140&v=cky3LsLEB_A
• Dancing Again In Love soundtrack "Unconditionally" copyright Sabriaya Shipley 2018, used with permission https://soundcloud.com/sabriaya-shipley/sets/dancing-again-in-love

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About: Josh Holober-Ward takes us on a live improvisation of Dungeons and Dragons acting as the Dungeon master while Chris and Julia learn the importance of a favorable dice roll!

Show Notes:

• Roll Play website: https://fringearts.com/event/roll-play-an-improvised-adventure/
• Josh Holober-Ward's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE-qas26WWnqvHGMq4JPkuQ
• Roll Play Theater in Sketch: http://phindie.com/19051-theater-in-sketch-roll-play-csz-philadelphia/
• ComedySportz: https://www.comedysportzphilly.com/

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About: Eric Thayer and Elise Weber discuss their free performance in LOVE park where individual heartbeats were collected, using a digital stethoscope donated by Think Labs, Inc., and broadcasted throughout park.

Show Notes:

• Give Your Heart audio copyright, Eric Thayer 2019, used with permission.
• Give Your Heart site: https://fringearts.com/event/give-your-heart/
• Eric Thayer: thayercreative.blogspot.com
• Elise Weber: https://www.eliseweber.com/
• Laura Lee Hill (graphic designer) website: https://lauraleehill.wordpress.com/author/lauraleehill/

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About: On our final, full-length episode of the 2019 Fringe Festival we speak to Dr. John Cambridge of Much To Do, Much To Fix who explains why his entire set – including the sound system – was made out of 100% recycled materials. After which we get an exclusive interview with restaurateur Peter Woolsey of Bistrot La Minette, La Peg at Fringe Arts, and the upcoming restaurant Gabi. Peter reflects on his early days as a chef in the Philadelphia restaurant scene, explains why the La Peg at Fringe Arts is such an unique business model, what we can expect of his new place Gabi, and the backstory behind how #FEASTIVAL became the premier fundraiser for Fringe Arts.

Show Notes:

• Environmental Video (Free Licensing): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QW4TvKT7KzN2jlzlthVdxlNGW_P-KxiI/view?usp=sharing
• Much To Do, Much To Fix show link: https://fringearts.com/event/much-to-do-much-to-fix/
• The Butterfly Pavilion: https://www.phillybutterflypavilion.com/
• Wings of Paper: https://wingsofpapertheatre.org/
• Bistro La Minette: http://bistrotlaminette.com/
• La Peg at Fringe Arts: http://lapegbrasserie.com/
• Gabi:https://www.inquirer.com/food/gabi-north-broad-french-cafe-hanover-peter-woolsey-minette-la-peg-20190215.html

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About: Critics – Chris Munden and Ben Behrend – gather to discuss this year's festival opener The B-Side: “Negro Folklore from Texas State Prisons” A Record Album Interpretation by the Wooster Group sharing a kaleidoscope of perspectives with the understanding that

one man’s Poe is another man’s Twain.

Show notes:

• The B-Side show link: https://fringearts.com/event/b-side-negro-folklore-texas-state-prisons-record-album-interpretation/
• Audio copyright: The Wooster Group, 2019, used with permission.

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