FringeCLUB 2010
sponsored by 45 Bleecker
FringeCLUB is the late-night, after-show community of FringeNYC and is the place for artists and audience to quaff, laugh, mix, and mingle! Visit FringeCLUB every Thursday for a relaxed ARTISTS’ LOUNGE; and Fridays and Saturdays when you can enjoy the FringeCLUB VARIETY POWER HOUR – a live, improvised variety show featuring special guest stars. All you need to get into the party: your FringeNYC badge or pass. Here are the details:
FringeCLUB – ARTISTS’ LOUNGE
Thursday August 19th and 26th
11pm – 1am
NOTE NEW LOCATION:
45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette)
FringeCLUB – VARIETY POWER HOUR
Fridays and Saturdays
August 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
11pm – 1am
NOTE NEW LOCATION:
45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette)
VARIETY POWER HOUR #1 & 2 (photos by Russ Kuhner)
And if you miss one, scroll down and listen to the podcast which will be posted the following morning...or afternoon! Warning: FringeCLUB Variety Power Hour podcasts include some bad words and adult themes.... and general silliness.
2009 VARIETY POWER HOUR PODCASTS:
VPH Encore Series #3, 4, and 5
His Greatness, Sex in the Holy Land and The Boys Upstairs
VPH Encore Series #2
Featuring Camillie Harris of the all ages musical, The Muffin Man. Charlie talks via satellite to the creator, writer, director, producer, assistant to herself, and all around nice person, Camille Harris. Plus a performance of the Title song.
VPH Encore Series #1
In this episode, Charlito talks to Mac Rogers from the dark comedic play Viral and with the cast and creator of the fast paced linguistic comedy, Complete.
VARIETY POWER HOUR "Live from the Grotto" - ARTIFEX
ARTIFEX. The Artistic Life of Emporor Nero. Recorded from the sub sub basement of FringeCENTRAL, LFTG presents a fantastic funny group from, Rome, Italy. Creator David Ambrogi and his cast hang out with host Charlito and discuss the Life of Nero, his artistry, what it means to be an artist, and teach us an Italian dirty word.
Photos by Russ Kuhner
VARIETY POWER HOUR #4
VARIETY POWER HOUR "Live from the Grotto"
Recorded from the sub sub basement of FringeCENTRAL, LFTG presents sit down discussions and performances with creators and casts from various FringeNYC shows of 2009. In this episode, Bob Brader performs a piece from his much talked about show: Spitting In The Face Of The Devil and he and Director Suzanne Bachner discuss the show with host, Charlito.
VARIETY POWER HOUR "Live from the Grotto"
Recorded from the sub sub basement of FringeCENTRAL, LFTG presents sit down discussions and performances with creators and casts from various FringeNYC shows of 2009. In this episode, Charlie talks to Angus Hepburn about his show Afterlight and growing up in Edinburgh, the birthplace of the Fringe Festival. He also talks with the creator/director and cast of Home is the Sailor, Home from the Sea.
Photos by Russ Kuhner
VARIETY POWER HOUR #3 - Part 1
Charlie La greca, Jeff LaGreca, Clayton Gumbert, & Jon Price continue Festival coverage of New York International Fringe with amazing performances on the Variety Power Hour Episode 3 PART 1. The VPH is a live, late night improvised variety show covering the and giving a glimpse into some of the shows at this years fest. Guests include: Camp Wannatachi, Quarterlife Cycle, George and Laura Bush Perform... , Hint, Love Money: A Recession Rock Musical, MARS: Population 1 , The Secret of our Souls - A kabalistic love story, Series 6.2: Paint on Canvas & Winnemucca.
VARIETY POWER HOUR #3 - Part 2
Charlie La greca, Jeff LaGreca, Clayton Gumbert, & Jon Price continue Festival coverage of New York International Fringe with amazing performances on the Variety Power Hour Episode 3 PART 1. The VPH is a live, late night improvised variety show covering the and giving a glimpse into some of the shows at this years fest. Guests include:Camp Wannatouchi, Quarterlife Cycle, George and Laura Bush, Hint A murderous Musical, Love Money: A Recession Rock Musical, Mars Population, Secret of our Souls - A kabalistic love story, Series 6.2 Paint on Canvas & Winnemucca.
Photos by Russ Kuhner
Variety Power Hour #2 - Saturday, August 15th - PART 1
Clayton Gumbert, & Jon Price continue Festival coverage of New York International Fringe with amazing performances on the Variety Power Hour Episode 2. But where is Charlie La Greca? Has he gone on another maple syrup binge and will he ever arrive to host the VPH? Tim Watts of The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik, sits in as special Aussie guest host. The VPH is a live, late night improvised variety show covering the and giving a glimpse into some of the shows at this years fest. Guests include: America's Next Top Bottom, American Jataka Tales, AND THEN YOU DIE (HOW I RAN A MARATHON IN 26.2 YEARS), Anthony Fascious Martinez' Penumbra, Mark Storen's Drunken Cabaret, and White Horses and Irish Childhood.
Variety Power Hour #2 - Saturday, August 15th - PART 2
PART 2 of 2. Clayton Gumbert, & Jon Price continue Festival coverage of New York International Fringe with amazing performances on the Variety Power Hour Episode 2. But where is Charlie La Greca? Has he gone on another maple syrup binge and will he ever arrive to host the VPH? Tim Watts of The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik, sits in as special Aussie guest host. The VPH is a live, late night improvised variety show covering the and giving a glimpse into some of the shows at this years fest. Guests include: America's Next Top Bottom, American Jataka Tales, AND THEN YOU DIE (HOW I RAN A MARATHON IN 26.2 YEARS) ,Anthony Fascious Martinez' Penumbra, Mark Storen's Drunken Cabaret, and White Horses and Irish Childhood.
VARIETY POWER HOUR "Live from the Grotto" - Ones by Two: FALLUJAH and THE INVENTION OF ZERO
Live from the Grotto is the daytime version of the VPH. Recorded from the sub sub basement of FringeCENTRAL, this episode features an interviews discussion with the cast and director of "Ones by Two" a FringeHigh show. Out of the minds of babes…come two insightful one-acts which mine the heart of our times. A: Jack can’t get out of bed since returning from Fallujah. Can Annie get him going? B: It appears that 1+1=...ZERO. Guests include: Stephen Stout, Sophia Babun, Caroline Jamison, and Elizabeth Woodson.
VARIETY POWER HOUR "Live from the Grotto" - Singin Wid a Sword in Ma Han
Live from the Grotto is the daytime verison of the VPH. Recorded from the sub sub basement of FringeCENTRAL, it features sit down interviews and round table discussions with FringeNYC participants or shows. In this first of 2009, Charlito sits down with the creator, director, and cast of "Singin Wid a Sword in Ma Han", a musical docudrama about the story of a family's run to freedom via the Underground Railroad, interweaving the spirituals as escape songs, and showing a surprising range of conductors.
Variety Power Hour #1 - Friday, August 14th - PART 1
Variety Power Hour #1 - Friday, August 14th - PART 2
Join Charlie La Greca, Clayton Gumbert & Jon Price as they kick off the 4th annual Variety Power Hour. The VPH is a live, late night improvised variety show covering the New York International Fringe Festival and giving a glimpse into some of the shows at this years fest. Guests Performers Include: The Unlikely Adventure of Race McCloud Private Eye, Jesus Ride, The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour, BUBS, TIME'S SCREAM AND HURRY, Midsummers Night Dream, The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, and an unexpected crew from Miami.
Photos by Russ Kuhner
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