David Whiteley: Well, between shows I’ve attended, …Comes Around, and our own secret midnight stagings of Cats on a Hot Tin Roof at St. Joe’s (it’s a pity the humane society wouldn’t let Zach Counsil ASM for that, but who can blame them?), I’m well on my way to 35 attendances at this year’s fringe. [...]
I’m writing this in Montreal, where I’ve returned to prepare for next Wednesday, known as Canada Day in the Rest of Canada but Moving Day in Quebec. I’m sitting here surrounded by boxes and change-of-address forms, roasting in the heat, and looking forward to returning to Ottawa. Perhaps because I’m physically removed from the Fringe [...]
There are many important Fringe rituals: performer passwords so performers can see each others shows for free (best underground economy ever), shilling for other people’s shows at the end of your show, and my personal favorite – the Fringe Crush.
This is especially important if you are touring, so that you can develop a [...]
1. You’re 19?
Yes. (pause) Wait – no – I’m lying, because it’s fun! If I had it my way, I’d be 26.
2. Who’s that cute guy on your poster?
Jamie Champagne. Come out and see the show, he’s great!
3. Why didn’t you just direct Antique Bliss by yourself? Why have a co-director?
Because I’m insane, but I’m [...]
David Whiteley: I’m starting to think that drinking a gallon of cosmos (or “the cosmos” as I find a more fitting description of such a transcendent experience) may not be a wise approach to warming up for a show. I don’t know if the cast of …Comes Around are going to forgive me for that [...]
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