A live game-show featuring visiting fringe artists vs, local fringe artists! 

Sunday, July 23 @ 3 PM
The Holbrooke
212 W Main St, Grass Valley, California 95945

Tickets are $10. No online sales. Advance ticketing available at the Hollbrooke begining 5pm on the 21st or tickets available at the door.

By Marc Gonzalez | The Road to 1,000 Blog

Grant Evan Knutson, of Minion Productions, has brought the much enjoyed Fringe Factor game show back to Rogue for three rounds and a lightning round of fun-filled antics. The Sunday matinee I saw brought local performers Kyle Elder (Magic Of Elder), Joshua Ryan Taylor (Thanks For Coming) and Eileen Imperatrice (representing Tony Imperatrice of I’m a Musician: Would You Like Fries With That?) competing against visiting performers Martin Dockery (Moonlight After Midnight and Delirium), Anna Sell (Sh*t Show…), and both performers from Figmentally, Drea Lusion and Eric Parthum. It was a wild ride of competition, showcasing the comedy and off-stage personalities of these Rogue performers on the Mia Cuppa stage.

The three rounds were made up of an Infomercial competition where the Locals had to sell an atom and the Visitors had to sell an “outestine;” the Visitors sold! Next was a rousing game of Pictionary in which the opposing teams played defense, blocking and distracting the guessing team from seeing the image being illustrated; the Visitors dominated. Third was a revival of last year’s audience-participation game, Mannequin. One contestant from each team is the mannequin, and the other participants have to coerce audience members into giving up articles of clothing or accessories to place on the mannequin (I donated my jacket); the team with the most items wins. The Locals hit 40 items and took the round. The Lightning round was fast trivia at which the Visitors triumphed, taking the win.

Mr. Knutson’s hosting abilities are fantastic, always keeping the hilarity and commentary flowing, and keeping the momentum going. A gentleman named Strangely, a Rogue favorite, provided in-between round entertainment with some accordion playing, guitar, backwards singing of Happy Birthday, and playing a mash-up of songs whilst the Mannequin competition was taking place. In all, it was a fabulous outing for Fringe Factor where audiences thoroughly enjoyed seeing Rogue performers in their competitive element.

Catch Fringe Factor: Season 2 at Mia Cuppa Caffe on:
03/10- 9:30pm
03/11- 5pm

Original post... HERE

As I have assisted a variety of performers, from clown acts to solo performers to burlesque artists to magicians, I have learned a few helpful tips on packing so that there is a minimum of head-aches and .the props and costumes actually get where they need to go (and undamaged, at that). Take a look at some of the things to consider if you are a touring fringe artist...

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• TIP 1 - What Kind of Show Do You Have? - Are you traveling with a bunch of props and equipment? Ask yourself, "What do I need for this show to be successful? What do I need for it to even happen?" 

• TIP 2 - Do your research - Knowing the ins and outs of your destination will help you gain a better sense of how to pack with ruthless efficiency. Will it be hot or cold? Will you have access to a washer/dryer? What is the billet like?

• TIP 3 - How Are You Getting There? - Driving? If so, are you sharing the ride with others? Flying? Bus? Train? Will you need to take a bicycle? Checking bags at the airport carries an implicit risk. There is also a weight limit. If you are carpooling, keep in mind that others will need space, too. 

• TIP 4 - Get it When You Get There - Need tape to hang posters? Water? Basic toiletries? Duct tape? The local Dollar Store (or equivalent) is a good place to grab cheap supplies upon arrival.

• TIP 5 - What Can You Ditch? - How can you lighten your load for the return trip? Are certain props disposable? 

See more photos from the trip on our Facebook page... HERE