Chronicles of a Cultural Connector by Brett T Mapp Chapter 71 30 Days hath THE FRINGE
- Brett Mapp
- Aug 31, 2023
- 3 min read
8/12/2011
Dear Brett, Congratulations! I am writing to inform you that you have been nominated by your friends and colleagues as one of Philadelphia’s top 76 Creative Connectors. Your nomination was a result of an online public survey that resulted in over 3,200 nominations. The survey was conducted by LEADERSHIP Philadelphia and the project partners below* in an effort to identify connectors who use art, culture, and design to build community and economic vitality.
Dear Readers,
Over a decade ago, I was deeply honored to be chosen as a Creative Connector. Interestingly, the reason I was selected was because I was not just an ordinary audience member, but a super-audience member. I immersed myself in live theater, soaking in as many performances as possible.
Times have evolved, and though I still engage with plenty of live theater, it's not to the extent I once did. You might wonder why. Well, during the dark periods when theaters were empty, I found myself exploring other avenues, rediscovering my joy of reading. I understand the immense challenges faced by regional theaters during this time, and I'm a part of the reason for these shifts. If I, who would normally watch around 40 Fringe Shows in a season, have scaled back, I can't help but ponder how few shows others are attending. But I'm not here to be discouraging or to suggest there's no hope.
I was fortunate to see Hadestown on Broadway and was captivated by it. I thoroughly enjoyed the production, especially considering its roots in a story that spans over a thousand years. Live theater endured through The Fall of The Roman Empire, and it will undoubtedly withstand the challenges of this post-COVID-19 era. The audience is still out there, and there will always be an audience eager to experience your show. It's possible that the audience might not be as extensive, and this is a reality we must acknowledge."
I am still not sure of my exact schedule yet, so please send me your suggestions. I will be updating my schedule on the Facebook page “The Chronicles of a Cultural Connector.” I made a list of all of the Fringe Shows that you could see every day of the month below and also links to all the other fabulous festivals that are part of the Fringe. As always dear readers, I hope to see you in the audience.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Friends one of the reasons that I have not seen as many shows is because a few of my friend's are trying to change not the world but Philadelphia. Local Good Philadelphia is a 501c3 corporation that seeks to help people in the Philly area by providing one-time microgrants of up to $200. Our goal at Local Good is to help those in need of financial help through donations. These donations come from a collective of caring and empathetic giving partners who are engaged in the giving process. These giving partners vote on who receives the grants. Please if you need help reach out to us and please if you can donate anything, please reach out!
Fringearts 2023:
9/1 Heartshakes- Dance pg. 13
9/2 Falling Up-Dance pg. 13
9/3 soapbox-Dance pg. 15
9/4 2023 Walk Around Philadelphia Exhibit-Visual Art pg. 38
9/5 The Dangers of Tobacco -Theater pg. 27
9/6 Todorov's Dirty Laundary-Comedy pg. 19
9/7 Bowie in Berlin-Music pg. 24
9/8 The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walk-Comedy pg. 18
9/9 707 Hazardous Moves-Theater pg. 26
9/10 Uncle Mike's All- Day Apple Butter-Immersive pg. 37
9/11 Citrus Andronicus-Theater pg. 27
9/12 GO AHEAD-Music pg. 23
9/13 Titus Andronicus-Immersive pg. 37
9/14 Rose-Theater pg. 31
9/15 Al That Fall-Theater pg. 26
9/16 the Function-Dance pg. 13
9/17 Exiles-Theater pg. 28
9/18 Kelly McCaughan: Catholic Guilt-Comedy pg. 18
9/19 Object Transfer Station-Immersive pg. 36
9/20 The Torch Runners-Dance pg. 16
9/21 Wig Wag-Immersive pg. 37
9/22 Rhythm Bath-Dance pg. 14
9/23 It's Complicated...This Gift of Life-Theater pg. 29
9/24 Make Bank-Immersive pg. 36
9/25 The Quiet Hours-Circus pg. 10
9/26 Whore's Eye View-Theater pg. 33
9/27 The Pecking Order-Theater pg. 31
9/28 She Was A Conquistawhore-Theater pg. 31
9/29 Late Night Snacks- Cabaret pg. 25
9/30 Jennifer Blaine & Friends-Comedy pg.18
Closes 9/17: 10 Dates With Mad Mary Closes 10/8: Tartuffe Closes 10/15: Assassins Closes 10/21: Major Barbara
Local Good Philadelphia is a 501c3 corporation that seeks to help people in the Philly area by providing micro-grants up to $500 on a rolling monthly basis. Our goal at Local Good is to create a collective of giving partners that are engaged in the giving process and that through this process our partners gain empathy and understanding for those who live in our community. DONATE HERE
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