False start to Fringing. Seems the body needs this thing called "sleep." Who'da thunk it? Eternal Friendship For A Spotless Smile will have to wait until later this weekend or next week.
My first adventure into Fringe 2010 - a 10:30pm showing of Breadwinner @ the Annex Theatre.
Breadwinner
a musical by Megan Benjafield
From the Fringe Program:
Four old university friends meet up every year for their annual girls' weekend and discuss the unique struggles that they all encounter as the main breadwinners in their family. Sex in the City ten years later without Manhattan and designer clothes.
"If we could be whatever we wanted to be, why did we end up here?"
An excellent way for me to kick off Fringe 2010! Great line (one of many) from the show: "Metro-sexual urban Dad."
This was my first visit to this space and what a small, but great space it is. My first impression of its two chandeliers and double staircase is that it would be perfect for a production of The Sound of Music. Perfect for the "So Long, Farewell" number or the entrance of the children for their first meeting with Maria.
The cast: four women.
The setting: a back patio of a house or getaway location somewhere in Ontario.
Interesting story lines with good laughs. The "Harold" actress reminded me a lot of Camryn Manheim. The "Pat" actress was a bit of a speed talker when it came to her lines. Also, the actors need to increase their pauses for applause and laughter - things get missed in dialogue because their words are eaten by the noise.
I enjoyed the play and laughed; that's important in my books. I recommend seeing this one; especially all you women!
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