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Hello Newsletter readers!?
This week, I’m taking a vacation from my usual article about Broadway and its current challenging state.? (I talk about the state of our state so much online AND offline these days that I needed a content palette-cleanser.)
So I thought I’d talk about where I’m taking a vacation!
In case you didn't know . . . there is a magical place that produces more theater than anywhere else on the planet. But it only happens once a year in August.
It's kind of a theatrical Brigadoon. (And it's in Scotland!)
It's the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Thousands of shows and performers descend on this Scottish city every year to share their art with the world. And, despite its humble beginnings, the Edinburgh Fringe has birthed some massive hits . . . like Six, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Fleabag.
Believe it or not, I've never been.
I know, I should have my Newsletter license revoked.?
One of the reasons I’ve never gone is that housing used to be a hassle. But this year, my friends at Playbill are taking care of all the headaches.
They rented a cruise ship to be a hotel.? And when I heard, I was like, “That’s where I’m staying!”
You may be familiar with Playbill cruises. Well, this is just the ship part! No cruising on open seas at all (my gets-seasick-easy wife is happy about that part).???
Playbill is parking a luxury cruise ship in port to provide us with fantastic accommodations, meals and more. Oh, and get this . . . in addition to providing transport to the heart of the festival, they are inviting some of the most popular shows at the Fringe to perform ON THE SHIP for us.?
Cool, huh?
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I'm going . . . and well, I thought I'd see if you wanted to join!
My staff is going with me, as are some of my Investors, Producers, Mastermind participants, etc.? So I thought . . . I should invite my Newsletter readers too!? We're planning on doing some fun gatherings for any of our friends and family who join. It’s going to be a blast.?
And get this . . . some of the members of The TheaterMakers Studio are already slated to perform! So, we can root on our friends and family!?
It’s a great opportunity to see emerging shows, get inspired by all those other TheaterMakers, network and more. And hey - maybe you’ll want to apply to next year’s fringe!? Or maybe you’ll find the next Six!
If you want to find out more, visit www.FringeShip.com.??
To book, you can follow the prompts on the websites . . . or you can email my contact Ed at [email protected].??
IMPORTANT: When you email, tell them you are with my group. I’m trying to arrange for some perks and trying to get us seated close by at meals and more.
And let me know if you can make it. It should be a blast. And personally, I can't wait for those late nights, at the bar, "What did you see today" sessions!
Hope to see you there.
Best,
Ken?
P.S. For more about the Fringe, click here.
P.P.S. To book, email my contact Ed at [email protected] and tell ‘em Ken sent you!
Actor/Director
1 年Yes, in 2014. We brought our show "The Player's Advice to Shakespeare" by Brian Stewart for the whole festival. We lost our shirts but it was a lovely time anyway. We saw a lot of other work, walked around Edinburgh and climbed Arthur's Seat. It's a little crazy and there's too much happening to see the best work (it's sometimes a crap shoot) but it's a fringe festival so there are plenty of new shows. Fantastic city that's supposed to be even better after the festival closes (fewer people in the fall). My favourite quote from a local, after I commented on all the grey in the city (I was referring to the stone buildings and sidewalks), said "Ya want grey? Come in the winter! That's GREY!
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1 年I danced in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER at PETETOM PRODUCTIONS
1 年Great buzz in a great city. Try the salmon and the beef. The whisky too in a pub. Many to choose from.