The Rap Canterbury Tales

Baba Brinkman
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
www.babasword.com
Genre: Solo Performance

60 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Children under twelve must be precocious to enter. No actual profanity, but some descriptions of mature subject matter

Since first appearing at the Edinburgh Festival in 2004, “The Rap Canterbury Tales” has been taking the world by storm. The show re-creates Chaucer’s 14th century classic as an edgy rap battle, bringing the raunchy stories of lust and revenge to vivid new life. Hailed as one of the must-see shows at the Edinburgh Festival (“Truly awe-inspiring … 5 Stars!” - The Scotsman), Baba Brinkman’s medieval rap classic has ignited minds and sold-out theatres across Australia, Canada, England, and even at Harvard University. The Rogue Festival hit of ‘05 is returning for another round of rudeness. Don’t miss it!

$7

* NOTE: This show is playing in THIS, Dianna's South, 726 N. Fulton and other
venues! (S) = Starline, (DN) = Dianna’s North

Fri. March 2, 10:00 PM (DS)
Sat. March 3, 2:30 PM (DS)
Sun. March 4, 8:30 PM *(DN)
Thur. March 8, 10:00 PM (DS)
Fri. March 9, 5:30 PM *(S)
Sat. March 10, 8:30 PM *(S)

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Tea With Anne

Casey Ballard
Selma, California, USA
Genre: Solo Performance

60 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: Teens and adults who enjoy alternate answers.
Some strong language and some anger.

The story of Shakespeare is well known; his brilliance outgrew his hometown, so he left for the glory of London. But what of his wife? How could the wife of the most famous writer be so easily forgotten? Making its United States Premiere, “Tea with Anne” explores the mentality of a woman dealing with the secrets and lies of abandonment; a woman who must ultimately chose between the painful truth and even harsher reality.

$5

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Sat. March 3, 10:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 2:30 PM
Fri. March 9, 7:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 2:30 PM

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Send the Trike Shop to Liverpool!

Blake Jones & the Trike Shop
Kingsburg, California, USA
www.blakejonesmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/trikeshop
Genre: Music

50 minutes
Rated: PG
Latecomers within 15 minutes
Disclosures: All ages. Theremin playing likely.

“For this year’s Rogue Festival, Blake Jones & the Trike Shop have created a unique new show focused on their upcoming trip to one of rock n’ roll’s most important shrines:
The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.

Their CD’s have traveled to Europe ahead of them: In Belgrade, they charted on an influential radio station at #8.In Italy, a music magazine wrote: “Jones e soci sono aperti ad ogni influenza dal pop al garage, filtrati dalla ‘science fiction’.”Now it’s the band’s turn to travel. Join us in launching this local band into a new phase of their career: Let’s “Send the Trike Shop to Liverpool!” The Trike Shop will be playing in the north of England this May including two sets in the Liverpool edition of the International Pop Overthrow Festival that will take place at the Cavern Club made famous by the Beatles. Expect them to inject a few ‘Fab’ tunes into this special Rogue Festival appearance.

$5

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Fri. March 2, 10:00 PM
Sat. March 3, 4:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 8:30 PM
Fri. March 9, 10:00 PM

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The Irresistible Rise Of Arthur Huey

Sen Productions
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Genre: Solo Performance

45 minutes
Rated: PG-13
NO Latecomers admitted.
Disclosures: 15 and above.

In 1876 Melvil Dewey invented the Dewey Classification System. It is still used in libraries today. He also had a son who had a son who had a son named Arthur. You could call it a dynasty. Arthur was a librarian. Now he is not. But all is not lost. He has a plan. He needs your help. Taylor Hanes is Arthur Huey.

$3

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Fri. March 2, 7:00 PM
Sat. March 3, 5:30 PM
Sun. March 4, 1:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 7:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 7:00 PM

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Who We Found Instead

Warm Gun Productions
Fresno, California, USA
Genre: Play-Comedy

45 minutes Rated:
PG-13
Latecomers within 15 minutes.
Disclosures: All ages.

Two hapless strangers and soldiers, Private Simon and Private Garfunkel are sent out to the Afghan wasteland with heavy backpacks, sandwiches and binoculars. And they each have a whistle. The mission? To find Osama. The real reason? To get these blundering buffoons out of the way so they won’t bring down the US effort in Iraq. But in this environment of desert strikes and air strikes, Cupid takes aim. A new play by Ross Howard.

$3

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Sat. March 3, 1:00 PM
Sat. March 3, 7:00 PM
Sun. March 4, 4:00 PM
Wed. March 7, 7:00 PM

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Karen Marguth & One Hot Jazz Combo .....music of the 30’s and 40’s...

Karen Marguth and One Hot Jazz Combo
Fresno, California, USA
www.jazzfresno.org
Genre: Music

60 minutes
Rated: G
Latecomers within 15 minutes.
Disclosures: All ages. Monster musicians, crazy improvisation, and hot licks.

“In the 1930’s, if you had a lot of money you had “heavy sugar.” Well, if musical talent was currency, this band would be some off-the-hook-extremely-heavy-sugar. Five individually amazing musicians have joined together to perform some of the best music ever written, jazz of the 30’s and 40’s.

Karen Marguth’s pure, sensual, crisp vocals will be highlighted by the musicianship of none other than Armen Nalbandian on piano, Rich Severson on guitar, Kevin Hill on bass, and Gary Newmark on drums. Rarely does a combination like this come together, and you won’t want to miss it.

$7

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Sat. March 3, 8:30 PM
Sun. March 4, 5:30 PM
Wed. March 7, 10:00 PM
Sat. March 10, 5:30 PM

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Jesus in Montana

Barry Smith
Aspen, Colorado, USA
www.jesusinmontana.com
Genre: Comedy/Solo Performance

60 minutes
Rated: R
NO Latecomers admitted.

Disclosures: For mature audiences, adult language, sexual
themes, drug references, potential blasphemy

WINNER - OUTSTANDING SOLO SHOW - 2005 New York International Fringe Festival. The true story of a surreal journey into the depths of a bizarre religious cult. Barry Smith, then a disillusioned dishwasher in Aspen, believes his sophistication, wisdom and hallucinogenic drug use have helped him to overcome his Southern fundamentalist upbringing … until he discovers Jesus has returned and is living in Montana! Incorporating home movies, photos and graphics, this tale examines the humorous side of everyday cult life.
“Five Stars! A devastatingly significant work.”
- Montreal Gazette.
“This show is both funny and gently thought-provoking.”
- New York Times

$7

All shows performed at Starline, 831 Fern

Fri. March 2, 8:30 PM
Sat. March 3, 2:30 PM
Sun. March 4, 11:30 AM
Wed. March 7, 8:30 PM
Fri. March 9, 8:30 PM
Sat. March 10, 4:00 PM

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