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August under the umbrella

8/7/2018

 
It's August! and that means it's Minnesota Fringe Festival time for Umbrella Collective members and the Minnesota theater community. We asked our Collective members to tell us a little about their show(s) and what they 'pair best with'. If Fringe is not your thing, you can catch Umbrella Collective members singing, dancing, and drumming all over the Twin Cities. Here's a list of where you can find Umbrella Collective this August:

2018 Minnesota Fringe Festival

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You can catch Emily Dussault in two fringe shows, Blood Nocturne and Couple Fight: The Musical

Tell us about your shows?
Blood Nocturne is a play with music about the infamous Countess Elizabeth Bathory. You may know her as the noblewoman who bathed in the blood of virgins. Pairs well with a bold red wine and a deep sense of injustice about how women's stories are told throughout history. 

Couple Fight: The Musical is a hilarious, musical romp through the world of... fights that couples have. This cast has some of the most incredible comedic performers in the Twin Cities (including my scene partner and fellow Umbrella Collective company member, Allison Witham. And I get to play her girlfriend, and fellow Collective member, and one of my besties: Leslie Vincent). Its going to be SO CUTE. And funny. And musical! Pairs well with pancakes and the ability to laugh in the face of deep frustration.

Anything else in August?
Shoot! You just missed Emily singing at Musical Mondays (Lush at 7pm on Monday, August 6th), but you should subscribe to the Champagne Drops' YouTube channel -- if you haven't already!


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You can find Allison Witham in Justice League of Their Own and Couple Fight: The Musical

Tell us why we should catch these shows?
'Justice League'  will be funny, topical, an homage to a great movie, and has an amazing cast.  'Couple Fight' is so funny and heartwarming.  Amazing cast, and Keith Hovis is a phenom. I think they'd both pair well with a 2 rosé pregame.  

Anything else in August?
Speaking of Keith Hovis, Collective member Leslie Vincent is doing a reading of his musical, Jefferson Township Sparkling Junior Talent Pageant, directed by the incredible Laura Leffler.  I'm really excited to see that and watch as it progresses to a full length show next summer at Park Square from its smash hit status of the 2017 Fringe.


Drumming By Alana

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You have a few gigs coming up, can you tell us about them?
My band The Controversial New 'Skinny Pill" is playing along with one of my FAVORITE national DIY groups, Sloppy Jane at the Turf Club - August 18th. They're a 8-to-11 piece music project whose live show includes: laughter, choir vocals, xylophone, saxophone, kazoo, television, slide whistle, vomiting blue dye, a naked body, a rotting suit, guitar, bass, drums, tambourine, ruby red slippers, violent shifts in genre and speed, a make-believe maestro, and a set that does not stop moving once it has started.

My other band, Bella Yaga, just had an album release at Open Eye on August 4th. Bella Yaga was joined by opener Eric Mayson, as well as a special roster of video artists, dancers, musicians, clowns, and puppeteers contributing performance and projections to the show, including Ari Newman, Emma Barber, Jay Owen Eisenberg, Katie Kaufmann, Kristi Ternes, and Tony Williams. You can now listen to the album on your favorite streaming service!


Beehive: the 60's Musical
at Old Log Theatre

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Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, and “Me and Bobby McGee”, Beehive nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Leslie Vincent belts her way through the classics all summer long.

June 29th - Oct 13th 2018
Old Log Theatre, Excelsior MN
$30 |  Tickets


Legally Blonde
at Artistry

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Whip-smart sorority sister Elle Woods blasts beyond expectations in this fast-paced, energetic musical based on the hit 2001 movie. Antonia Perez brings her extraordinary dancing skills to this fast selling show!

July 21st - August 19th 2018
Artistry, Bloomington MN
$15 - 46 |  Tickets




Kathryn's WEST BANK FRINGE EATS

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It's important to make sure your Fringe includes delicious food and drink. (You definitely don't want to get hangry during a marathon binge of daring, heartwarming, and sometimes super weird theater!) So, if you find yourself around Mixed Blood, Augsburg, Rarig, The Southern Theater, or Theatre in the Round ... West Bank lover Kathryn Fumie wants to share some of her favorite food establishments with you. Hopefully, once you try them out, they'll be your favorites too.

Keefer Court - close to Mixed Blood - Chinese - treat yourself to the steamed buns - for $1.75 you can have one filled with korean bbq pork or beef curry. Take a couple to-go and stand in line for the show.

Malabari Kitchen - next to the Cedar Cultural Center - delicious Southwestern Indian food (flavors not often represented at many of our Indian restaurants) - curries and sandwiches and vegetarian options. I would order ahead, as sometimes there is only one person working and the orders take a little longer.

The Wienery - only open during the day - tiny TINY tiny diner with a compact and thorough menu of sandwiches and hot dogs (6 different dog options, including vegetarian sausage). When you order their homemade fries, they ask you if you want one potato or two, and drop it into the hot oil.

Jambo! - African and other flavors  - MISSION: "Beyond our culinary mission is a deeper mission to make positive social impact in our community; 50% of our profits are reinvested into community lending, financial education, youth development programs, and other efforts to economically empower disenfranchised communities with an emphasis our home - Cedar-Riverside." Gyro, rice dishes, stirfries - they have nice to-go containers, if you need to eat and wait in line.

The West Bank is rich in flavors, international fare, and history. Dive in! Happy eating! or, I mean... happy Fringing!


See you under the umbrella!

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