Fringe 2012 Day 4

It is about to be the fourth day of the Saskatoon PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival, and I couldn't be having a better time!! These are the plays I've seen so far:

The Witch:
Erik is captivating, entrancing and keeps your attention throughout his entire show. He tells the stories of love, grief, pain and happiness and makes you feel what the characters feel!

Vernus says SURPRISE:
A one man show with only an audio track. No lines. The amount of work put into this show blows my mind, the perfection of the timing with the sounds and actions is just ridiculous. Think you have a hard time buying birthday presents?? Try doing it when you're 80!

Dying Hard:
This one man show are people from radio interviews about the cole miners in Newfoundland and performed beta, and the performance is absolutely stunning. It was like I was right there with them, and honestly brought me to tears. This is a must see!!

Lost & Left Behind:
A story telling show that teaches you and tells the story of Brent Hirose's family and how they became proud Canadians from Japan. Brent is funny, captivating and always leaves you wanting more. A definite recommendation for this show.

Fred:
You all know about the happy folks of Fairytale Land, right? Well how about the ones who just don't fit in? Fred is a logical thinker who just wants to live somewhere without all the magic and nonsense. He meets others who are similar in their non-fairy tale ways on his journey! The script is snappy, creative and all together lovable. Cast and creators get my applause :) Take your kids, nieces, nephews and younger siblings to this family friendly show!

Outside Joke's Summetime Party Jam:
Musical. Improve. Shall I say more?? I happened to go to one about dinosaurs, which couldn't have been more perfect! They're hilarious, adorable and exceptionally talented. I was laughing the entire show and did not want it to end!

No Rest For The Wicked:
In this on-stage radio drama comes a story from the mind of Dr. Frightful! The entire cast is absolutely amazing, and can turn from one character to another with the snap of a finger. The story line keeps you paying attention the entire time, makes you laugh, and all in all creeps you right out. It's awesome.

Cupid and Psyche:
A Roman story, with many amazing characters, stunning costumes, and a whole bundle of talent. This show had me laughing and crying, as it had some amazing jokes it was also a love story between two people who fall for each other despite how different they are. All of the actors in this were absolutely amazing and hilarious.


So those are the plays I've seen, and I've loved everything so far!! Can wait to see many many more! :)


Hope
xxx

You're So Magnetic

Well, it's official! My play has been cast, and rehearsals will be starting all too soon! My heart beats a little faster and my hands get a little shaky every time I think about what this summer has in store for me. It's thrilling to say the very least! Best part of Fringe? Seeing everyone I've been missing over the past year from all across the country, the continent, and honestly all over the world. Some of my favourites are from Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton, New York, L.A., London and even South Africa. People come from around the globe to be a part of the magic that is the Fringe Theatre Festival, sharing in the same passions and dreams. The people who I've met have been my inspiration to think big, and dream bigger. You can't be stopped if you're determined enough, after all.


Here's the link to my show: The Monster Within
And here are my favourite people, and my recommendations for plays to go to this August!


Lost and Left Behind - New York/Vancouver
No Rest for the Wicked - Saskatoon
The Cucamunga Lounge and Hotel - Saskatoon
The Purdy Boys in, “Midnight at Mystery Point” - London, Ontario
The Witch - Cape Town, South Africa
Underbelly - London, Ontario


KidsFringe:
African Folk Tales with Erik de Waal - Cape Town, South Africa
Fred - Saskatoon (Shadow Players other show! Goooo to it!)


I'm sure that any of the shows this summer will be amazing, these just happen to be people I know to be spectacular :)


Scream by Usher is on repeat for me right now, sometimes these pop songs are just too darn catchy and I can't help myself!!
Pictures!! Just some Instagrams for now:

Cousins stagette this weekend...preparing for things to get a little crazy. Can't wait!


Hope
xxx

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Light Up My World Like Nobody Else

Reading through past blog posts...and majority of them start with my favourite music at the moment, so? Another new music addiction? I think so! The boys of One Direction are like 5 little balls of joy and adorableness. And I know it's predictable of me to like these young cuties, I just can't help it!  They have a great sense of humour, they're cute, they can sing, they have radiant personalities and charm, annddd...did I mention how precious they are? :) Anyway, I've been listening to them a lot lately and their music is catchy, fun and the lyrics make any girls heart melt.
Oh, and the new Black Keys album is honestly amazing, the music is so...I can't think of a word to describe how great it is. Hold on, thesaurus here I come! Words for...perfect? Results: Beyond compare, supreme, out-of-this-world (an actual result, love it), faultless. They all work!

So big news that I completely forgot to share!! I'm writing and directing my very own play in the Potash Corp Saskatoon Fringe Festival this summer! Absolutely ecstatic, I feel like I've really been  pushing forward with theatre this past year and it puts a smile on my face when I think about it. I'm also nervous beyond words, considering I've never written a play before...ha. Oh dear. Cross your fingers for me? Please? :) I've got the entire story line done and am working on the dialogue currently! Character development has always been my favourite part of writing, so writing a play should be right up my alley, at least I hope so haha. We'll see how it goes!

I decided to do something a little different today, as it has been freezing outside and there have been no chances for pictures of me wearing outfits...it's my outfits! Hanging on my door! My two favourites right now are the ones I decided to snap this time, enjoy :) And have a great week!

Love, Hope
xxoo

PS! Christmas and New Years were the loveliest I've had in years, seriously. I love my family, and had a great Christmas with them. Had a week to myself as my parents went off to Ontario on Boxing Day, things got a little crazy and out of hand, but sometimes that's just how I like it! Being busy and having a crazy schedule every day can make time fly, but it sure does bring in some great memories and new adventures. Got to see some of my favourite people who came home for Christmas and there are one or two whom I miss with all my heart <3 Great people, great reunions, great memories...and great food :)

I love these buttons on the back of this amazing H&M lace top :)

Dress: Forever21

Top: H&M

Skirt: Tonic

Necklace: Forever21

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