1992 TORONTO FRINGE
1992 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival
1992 TORONTO FRINGE
1992 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival
PLAY LISTINGS
Metaphor Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Baggage Check
by Julia Pal
Fringe audiences will remember 'Hurtin' an' Hootin'...now Julia combines mime and music with carefully chosen words and visuals in this solo comedy about struggling to overcome the obstacles that influence and clutter our lives. 'Baggage, garbage
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Ambrosia Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Black Bride
by Andrew Kelm
If you pull too hard at a loose thought, will your whole brain unravel in front of you? One man takes the challenge in this penetrating expose of the lust and violence lurking beneath the surface of a common household nursery rhyme.
50 min.
The Annex Theatre
Explicit sexual speculation forms a pivotal construct.
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Little Red Hen Productions
Winnipeg , Manitoba
presented
Chicks
by Grace McKeaney
Wanna be 5 years old again? Miss Phallon would LOVE to have you in her class. She'll clear away all the bullshit your parents ever saddled you with - even if it does give her blinding little headaches.
45 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Va Va Venus
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Dog Dream
by Ali Riley
It's the end of the seventies... torn fishnets, knife fights and squalor rule in a small prairie town. A savage catfight between Patti Smith and Patsy Cline. The death of Rock n' Roll? Starring Ellen-Ray Hennessy, Ali Riley and "The Kid". Music by Bartok Guitarsplat. Directed by Layne Coleman.
50 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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Jeff Round/Best Boy Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Driving To Tatamagouche w short opener You Say Yes, I Say No
by Jeff Round
Growing up a small town boy isn't easy, especially when you like wearing your sister's dresses and have a passion for weddings and cooking. A show that give new meaning to 'distinct society'. It's postmodernism meets Julia Child. It's cross-dressing comes to Nova Scotia shores. It's...Ginger LaRue!
45 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Candid Stammer Theatre
Toronto , Ontario
presented
How An Intellectual Can Aspire To Savagery!
by Death Waits
An all out war on the powerful forces that continuously insist on quashing all forms of public discourse. - Doug Cowan, Philip Nessel, Jonathan Tanner and Tracey Wright participate in this series of no-holds-barred panel discussion moderated by Wendy Angew bound to re-spark the lost art of public debate in Toronto .
60 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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All Out Theatre
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Immediate Family
by Terry Baum
Immediate Family is a poignant tale of love and injustice. Virginia share with us her battle of selfishness and altruism, hope and despair, isolation and the pain of discrimination when she must decide the ultimate fate of her partner Rose.
45 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Another Fine Mess Productions
Winnipeg , Manitoba
presented
I Gotta Be Them
by Jim Williamson
A young impressionist tries to bluff his way into a variety show being staged by his idols; John Cleese, Jimmy Stewart, The Beatles, The Muppets, and many more.
60 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Sked And Runway Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Black Box
by Paul Couillard and Peter Manitoba
Can all the secrets in the world bring back what's lost? A record of flight or a cache of remains, the black box is a jet stream of consciousness as a couple of guys conduct their own search for Amelia Earheart.
45 min.
Mature content
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Cockman/Judith Hayman
Toronto , Ontario
presented
OK God, Get Off The Pot
by Judy Cockballs
She does battle with God. Who wins?
50 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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STO Union
Toronto , ON
presented
When There Was No Money Left In The World
by Nadia Ross and Death Waits
The modern family sings, dances and destroys itself in this delightfully spicy tribute to (and negation of) the great family musicals of the past. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about how capital has permanently mangled your family tree. Lyrics by Death Waits. Music by Bartok Guitarsplat.
50 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Matabolic Theatre
Toronto , ON
presented
By The Inner Grace
by Keith Kemps
A one man show about men and women in a society where values are mixed up and all security is threatened. Who's responsible for the toilet seat and why is there a cosmetics industry anyway? The reality against the illusion. The right against the wrong.
50 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
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Thundersun Theatre
Toronto , ON
presented
The Brazilian Chainsaw Dance Review
by Joe Umanetz and The Company
What do Love Canal , the Amazon Rain Forest , Grassy Narrows , and Great Whale have in common? It's the Brazilian Chainsaw Dance Review. Find out what happens to the Crazy Man, and what Whale Lady and Snake Lady try to do about it.
50 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
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Penguin Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Penguins, Penance and Purgatory
by Lorraine Behnan in collaboration with Sandra Balcovske
First it was "Mass Appeal" then came "Agnes of God." Now just when you thought it was safe to fo to theatre again... PENGUINS, PENANCE, AND PURGATORY! One woman's lifetime struggle with religious dogma, sexual morality and political correctness follows her to the grave... and then some.
55 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
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Bald Ego Productions
Fredericton/Toronto
presented
Trembling Tongues
by Adam Nashman
A night of myth, lies, music, and movement. It's 1330 and Geoffrey Krap is dreaming the lives of two women from the future. Is Phoefe a lesbian vampire from Transylvania ? Is Smilie an unwilling magnet for inebriants? Is Geoffrey controlling the dream or is the dream controlling him?
60 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
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Arte Flamenco! Spanish Dance Company
Toronto , ON
presented
"Una Expression En Baile Espanol!" (an expression of spanish dance)
by Elena Mamais
This presentation of ARTE FLAMENCO! Spanish Dance Company will contain repertoire works of classical and flamenco Spanish Dance. The hour will be filled with sounds of flamenco guitar and songs by Cesar Alvarez and classical operatic pieces by zarzuela singer Valwyn Williams. An exciting and colourful program to be enjoyed by all ages!
50 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
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Thab Theatre Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Sleep Sandwich
by Mark Brownell
Join Clancy Fulcher on a nightmare cab ride from Hell as he dodges potholes, police and purgatory! Featuring Thom Bell. Written by Mark Brownell. "The Cab" designed by Cecile Belec. You want change? Sorry lady, all I got is loonies.
50 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
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The Modern Times Stage Company
Toronto , ON
presented
The Conquest
by Bahram Beyza'i translated and adapted by Soheil Parsa and Peter Farbridge
Two soldiers stumble upon a dervish meditating under a tree in the wake of his country's destruction. In a clash of brawn and spirit, the soldiers strive to break his silence. Acclaimed at the inaugural Toronto Fringe, this Iranian play has been revitalized with more energized physical imagery. "A gem of a production." Now Magazine, 1989
45 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
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Toronto , ON
presented
Lies I Heard In A Bar
by Brian Hartt
Bars are there for people to drink, to lie, to be someone they're not. They range from the truly gifted to the incredibly pathetic. This show is a series of comedy rantings. BRIAN HARTT is a writer for the KIDS IN THE HALL and stand up comedian.
60 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
Adult subject and language
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The Night Kitchen
Toronto , ON
presented
The Proceedings
by Christopher Earle
Meet Nicholas: 10 years old. Born in the U.S.A Raised by liberals and television. Then one day, his favourite show gets pre-empted by the Clarence Thomas hearings. Turns out democracy is a spectator sport. Turns out Nicholas is a fan. A whimsical play about getting the leaders we deserve.
50 min.
The Glenn Morris Studio
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Lindsay Leese/Evil Grin Theatre
Toronto , ON
presented
Risk
by Tim Sims
'Risk' is a one-woman, multi-character comedy about the fears and rewards of taking risks. Lindsay Leese plays various members of a secret support group - a sort of psychological underground railroad - dedicated to giving this disenchanted gathering from a small town, a second shot at life.
50 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
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500 Miles Off Broadway
Toronto , ON
presented
Son Of Stuff On The Thing
by The Company
500 Miles Off Broadway returns to the Toronto Fringe with their unique brand of sketch comedy that never shortchanges the scene to get an easy laugh. "Some of the best writing in Canada " Global TV. "See these guys before something tragic happens. Toronto Sun.
60 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
Mature content.
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Single By Nature Theatre Company
Toronto , ON
presented
Plop...
by Mr. Paul Wernick and The Company
Comedic tales of love and alienation. The narrative threat becomes frayed as do your nerves. The cast explores uncharted territories of the human heart. Vignettes, poetry and musical insects - the piece concludes, as it must, with the cast disrobing, curling up in a fetal position and mewling like new-born kittens.
50 min.
The Glen Morris Studio
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Gordon/Day
Toronto , ON
presented
Naked Inquisition
by Marvin Gordon & Lawrence Day
Nude shaven antagonists takes man's search for truth and enlightenment through interrogation. Discover how a captive in ancient China , a Christina responding to a centurion's torture, and Bruno's reaction to the Inquisition affect consensuality in a world gone mad with power.
60 Minutes
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Male nudity and violence
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Far Fetched Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Good In Bed
by Brenda McFarlane/The Company
"Good in bed" what does that mean? Because it's about sex it's a comedy. Because it's about sex it's a tragedy.
60 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
For mature audiences only.
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Tited Bull Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Aria Da Capo
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Like poking fun and fear at humanity's underbelly? Perhaps bored decadence played against cruelty would fulfill your whimsy...a farcical and down to earth look at one's twisted approach to one's resources. Don't look now, this could be you!
50 Minutes
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Garine Torossian Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Head Full Of Roses
by Garine Torossian
Head Full Of Roses, subject of Dali, comes to life as a man and a woman. Both, artists with a vision. Through their art of creating images they try to bring logic to their existence as incomplete beings. An intense visual drama with dance, voices, and music.
45 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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No Fixed Address Productions
Victoria , B.C
presented
Just A Moment
by Sebastian Alexander
Bang. Deadline. Whiskey. Typewriter. Time? Phone operator. 9:33. Evelyn. Whose character. She wants? The line. It's no joke. A limp. Dancing on the balcony? Real? Evelyn you angel. Tom's through the door. Fast. The line. Love or hate? Bang. Come to the edge. It's 9:33. For just a moment.
60 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Mature
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High Horse Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Skippy's Rangers - The Show They Never Gave
by The Company
The company that brought you MIRTH ("Hilarious..." Eye Magazine; "Sublime..." CITY TV) and LEVITY ("How can anybody not be impressed..." Globe & Mail) introduces Skippy's Rangers; a sketch comedy troupe offering the finest in cynical parody and broad, heartless satire. Laugh 'til you poo.
60 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Roseneath Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Heart of Mine
by Robert Morgan
Complete unknown Bobby Jones storms the stage with an introspective retrospective of the music and times of Bob Dylan. What hangs from the head of the mule? What's Johnny doing in the basement. Bobby wants answers. Backed by Gregory Hoskins and other luminaries from the Stickpeople band. Special surprise Guest!!!!
60min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Toronto , ON
presented
What Dreadful Things To Say About Someone Who Has Just Paid For My Lunch
by David Bateman
Hailed as 'outrageous' and 'cruel to bananas' David Bateman's sixty minute performance piece speeds along with breakneck humour and heart stopping social commentary.
60 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Contains coarse language and deals with extremely sensitive subject matter.
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Monkey Business
Toronto , ON
presented
Death Of An Imaginary Friend
by Mike and John Erskine-Kellie
A surreal comedy about two estranged brothers who are reunited at the funeral of their imaginary friend. The imaginary friend they had to share since their family could only afford one. But problems arise: What do you wear? Who do you invite? Do you need an imaginary coffin? Not recommended for inner children.
55 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Queen's Ex-Players
Hamilton , ON
presented
Meetings
by Marty Everding
They've met many times before; one wins today, the other tomorrow and always a new game begins. But this latest duel hasn't yet ended and after much fencing it is time for some new tactics. The screw tightens and the game begins to slip away.
40 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Mature audiences only.
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The Other Theatre Company
Toronto and Montreal
presented
The Deep Dark C*** and Jumping Over Fences
by The Companies
As George made love to Dolores on the beach he realized he needed a real woman and not a blow-up doll. So he left her there, pregnant, like an abandoned beach ball. And, the television droned on I love you, I love you, I love y.....
60 min.
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Rubecor Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
Beyond Me
by David Rubinoff
The emotional journeys of two men at different crisis points in their lives. A painful yet moving story of what it takes to go beyond oneself and embrace another. Key ingredients include therapy, dreams, bowling, the bar scene, a bear, a shark, and reaching out.
60 min.
Coarse language. Mature.
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The Latte Group
Toronto , ON
presented
How To Get A Grant: The Musical
by Marion Lewis with music by Diane Roblin
A musical testimonial into the heart of the great Canadian sport of the grant. Cultural anti-heroine Marion Lewis will guide you through the myths and realities of funding your project. A political rave with lots of laughs.
50 Minutes
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
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Glass Teeth Theatre Company
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Famous Cripples
by Liz Dixon
From the depths of the blue glue, bubble the twists and turns of a young woman's passionate fancy. Waiting. Listening. The therapy pool. The swimming instructor from hell. Who will be the first one in? There is power in adjusted heroes. A one-woman show, directed by Terry Tweed.
60 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Alchemy Theatre Projects
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Fish
by Todd Hammond
FISH. A hilarious and moving account of one person's fight against prejudice, and his quest to "belong". A whimsical tale with a hook.
35 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Company Of Players
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Gesundheit
by Dorothy Lichtblau
Two women, a mother and a daughter are brought together due to a "crisis" which isn't. Then the real struggle begins. Funny, transformative, painful, and loving. For anyone who has a mother.
50 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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L&L Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Icons & Ravages
by Starvoula Logothettis
The play explores the physical and spiritual madness that takes hold of a group of people in a Greek village during the revolution of pre-world war II Greece. The action takes place against a backdrop of superstition, betrayal, violence and Greek Blues "REBETIKA", ICONS & RAVAGES is performed in both Greek and English.
60 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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London , England
presented
Jack MacDonald Presents Travelers Tales
by Jack MacDonald
Born on a sheep station. Raised in Australian Outback. Traveled, lived and worked in Latin America, Japan , Philippines . Based in London , England . Experienced in high energy stand up comedy. Enjoy a roller coaster ride of truly international characters from kangaroos to Japanese businessmen.
50 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
For mature audiences only.
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T & G Productions
Toronto , ON
presented
La Donna Immobile - The Immoveable Woman
by Toni Ellwand in collaboration with Annie Szamosi
The woman's version of those Italian neo-realistic movies. In Italian and English (Italian dictionary unnecessary), and anit anything that's sacred, it's "The Life of a Virgin" as a Sicillian housewife. You'll laugh, you'll cry - but hey, life's a bitch and then...maybe you'll learn some choice Italian swearwords.
60 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Bunny Feet Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Ladies' Room
by Myna Wallin
What do tough waitress, an insecure secretary, a pregnant artist and a psychology student have in common? They're all stuck in the ladies' room. A bathroom farce with serious intentions. "I laughed until my knees shook." - Peter Ivaskiv of Fred's Bicycle Repair Show.
50 min.
"School Tour '92 - A Musical Comedy"
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Midnight's Children
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Magic Juice
by Lawrence Russel
Where are you? You can't see, but you can hear water dripping, creatures feeding. And voices, telling stories, sometimes blackly funny, sometimes frightening, sometimes tender. We hold on to teach other, trying to find our way, but nothing is certain in the dark - especially not escape. Not for children.
50 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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The Hair Killing Theatre Co.
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Marlon And The Contenders
by T.J Cavanagh
Accelerate at Manhattan speed to a place where attachment is the umbilical root, two boys unequivocal, growth squashes cynical, and a man never joins...unless of course...you run out of womb!
50 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Theatre Configuration
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Mindspeak
by Shoshanna Addley
Maximum Security Institution for the Criminally Insane. Everyone here is crazy. Maybe. Maybe not. Depends who you choose to believe. Us or them. Them or us. Come decide. Hear the yarn spun from the inside. Captive voices speak the poetry of imprisonment.
45 min.
Coarse language. Nudity of the mind. Mature audiences only.
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Fred's Bicycle Repair Shop
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Motel
by The Company
"These four men take creative chances in the best new comic manner...these explorations of lifes comic possibilities never shortchange lifes strangeness for an easy punch line"...Edmonton Sun. "It blithely ignores transitional devices, evokes real images and threads them together in a surreal and clever way." Edmonton Journal.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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Mump & Smoot
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Mump & Smoot In "Ferno"
by Mump & Smoot
Mump & Smoot are clowns or horror; hanging "somewhere between Samuel Beckett and Monty Python." They delight in the chaos of a nightmarish world. Action: A twist of fate, eternal panic. Style: Borrows from European, AmerIndian, North American Clowning. Language: Ummonian, somewhere between Sanskirt and Tahitian.
60 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
Comedy. Not for children.
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Hundredth Monkey Network
Toronto , Ontario
presented
No Place To Go Except Close
by Stacey Engels
"No Place to go Except Close" examines the lives of F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald. The lines between fiction and reality are blurred as are those between celebration & self-destruction. An exploration of the individuals' inner worlds and of the precarious balancing act that was their relationship.
60 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Real Canadian Mounted Productions
Duncan , BC
presented
Nosey Parkers
by Rose Scotland
We return to Toronto with AN INNOCENCE QUEST - Fringe Tour '92 Curled around your brain, waiting... It turns the most intimate moment of sharing into an attack. It's not about sexy or money. It's about power. R.C.M.P - "magnificently staged... spellbinding...enthralling...top-notch...emotionally charged...hilarious performances" - Montreal to Victoria reviews '91
60 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Gut Theatre
Toronto , Ontario
presented
School Tour '92 - A Musical Comedy
by Bruce Bell & Stephen Schmidt
Remember back in grade school? Being ordered to the gymnasium? Being enthralled as a group of actors performed a show of political and social significance. Being moved, inspired? And do you remember how exciting it was?...Well this isn't it!
60 min.
"School Tour '92 - A Musical Comedy"
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99 Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
St. Clair West
by Mark Lonergan
Sex, life, death, the T.T.C and you. Two would-be rebels "tough it out" Canadian style at St. Clair West station. Forced to face the realities of the male myth and a transit delay at the same time, they find the only way out...
50 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Too Thin Theatre Company
Toronto , Ontario
presented
The Death Of Simon Bellyitch
by Robert Maynard & Alex Apel
An exploded journey of mutilated flesh and narrative through the surreal landscape of a mind engaged in it's death-throes Linda, on the other hand, could never understand why she was always overlapping... and can she survive.
47 min.
The Annex Theatre
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The Bedrock Repertory Company
Peterborough , Ontario
presented
The Flinstones Revival
by Hanna-Barbera - adapted by The Company
Imagine your favourite Flintstones episode - then try and imagine Bedrock recreated in Front of your eyes. The Bedrock Repertory Company has put together one of the most creative theatrical ideas witnessed in a long time: The Flinstones Revival. Children are mesmerized by it - and adults love the detailed nostalgia - yabbadabbadoo!
60 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Toronto , Ontario
presented
The Global Village Idiot
by Tony Molesworth
Comedy, comedy, comedy, stand up, music, shtick, clowning, jokes, magic, clarinet comedy, funny banjo songs, more jokes, a rocking chair and a few more theatrical props. Did I say jokes Oh Ya! Lots of fast paced comedy jokes, yup funny comedy jokes, sorta clowny comedy stand up type funny shticky jokes.
60 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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Ruffian Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Their Shining Faces
by Kim Harris
We struggle. Nothing changes. It seems hopeless. It is hopeless. But hope springs eternal - well maybe not eternal but often enough that killing yourself is difficult. In this play two very different women try to juggle a joint suicide while a cynical male reporter puts banana peels in their path.
40 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Kefi Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
The Moonshot Tape And A Poster Of The Cosmos
by Lanford Wilson
One interview. One interrogation. A writer reveals her victimization and ultimate revenge. A man performs a last, desperate act of communion with his partner in the last stages of AIDS. Two confessions of the pain, guilt and pride of love in Solo pieces by Lanford Wilson. Toronto Premiere.
45 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
Mature content.
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Shy One Horse
Toronto , Ontario
presented
The New Hollywood
by Bill Houston and Nicola St. John
Potatoes, maple syrup, the endless wit of definition. Al Waxman, the king of comedy; Brian and Mila - dancers on Electric Circus. Ah, Canada ! The powerhouse of entertainment you have become - riske and avante-gaurdian!
60 min.
The Annex Theatre
We do say the F-word. It's not just a country about logs and transvestites.
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Grub Street Repertory
Toronto , Ontario
presented
The Rehearsal
by George Villiers, edited Andrew Clark
Everything and anything happens as actors forget entrances, spectacular settings dissolve into anarchy and playwright/director Bayes dances a jig, breaks his nose, recites a poem, seduces a soubrette, scolds the actors, throws a tantrum, compliments his own ingenuity and does everything else the experienced artist should.
60 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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The Clarion Players
Vancouver , BC
presented
The Tale of Maureen
by Carol Shumas
18th century Ireland . A story of love and tragedy, of dark comedy and magic, merriment, music, potions and stones... A lecherous king, a cowardly prince, a lustful 'lady', a simple maiden, leprechauns, dandies, strumpets and more...
60 min.
The Poor Alex Theatre
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Da De Da Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
This Is A Play
by Daniel MacIvor
A play about a play about a play about itself. Deconstructivist hilarity.
45 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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AP Productions
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Vicious Circle
by Alexis Bernier
"Take a perfect circle, caress it and you'll have a vicious circle." - Eugene Ionesco. Everything you always knew about your relationship, but were afraid to admit.
50 min.
The Bathurst Street Theatre
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Chronic Brothers Theatre Co.
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Where Was I?
by P. Ross McKie
Where was I? Inside Bernard Wyvern's dreams and memories with childhood villains, wacky uncles and not too real friends. - You can go there too! To Tobemonry in a Camper Van. A One-Man show about dream graduation and fixed beds. Come float through the elements. Cool.
58 min.
The Annex Theatre
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Corky And The Juice Pigs
Toronto , Ontario
presented
Zuberaree
by Corky and the Juice Pigs with John Henry Nyenhuis
CORKY and THE JUICE PIGS return from Britain and Australia with a sexy fish smacking malodorous comedy cabaret. Corky ponders "...a pulpy substance formed by nitating cellulose, used in plastics and explosives... Nitrocellulose!!" Accolades: "Astounding!...inspiring improvisation." Beat. Magazine , Australia , "...you weep with laugher." The Scotland , Edinburgh Fringe, "NNNN...always funny....hilarious." NOW.
60 min.
The Annex Theatre