Like my blu ray article, this is not a comprehensive list of the events being performed, merely a sample. For more info, go to www.frigidnewyork.info/
The Hefner Monologues
Thursday 2/26: 7:30 pm Saturday 2/28: 10:00 pm Tuesday 3/3: 6:00 pm Thursday 3/5: 10:30 pm Friday 3/6: 7:30 pm Sunday 3/8: 1:00 pm
Join young John Hefner (yes he is related to Hugh, though they are estranged) as he relates tragically amusing stories about his life. Covering topics as seemingly mundane as a day in traffic court or a night out at a bar, Mr. Hefner relates his struggles to find an identity for himself when his name has already been established as iconic.
I gave this one first billing as I actually know John. It's true, we went to college together. I haven't seen his show, but I have read a few of his individual stories, the show in its entirity has been met with postive reviews. Many of the events described are described as "Hefnerian" (the concept is explained in his show as well as being formally defined on his website www.thehefner.com)
BAGS: Obsessions of a Hoardaholic
Wednesday 2/25: 9:00 pm
Thursday 2/26: 6:00 pm
Wednesday 3/4: 10:30 pm
Friday 3/6: 7:30 pm
Sunday 3/8: 4:00 pm
As someone with too many hobbies (movies, books, comics, and music) this show spoke to me even though I have only read the small descriptive paragraph. Lee Buckman goes a step further and hoards almost everything. By relating his seemingly bizarre behavior, he connects with the obsessive collectors in all of us.
Coffee Dad, Chicken Mom and the Fabulous Buddha Boy
Thursday 2/26: 10:30 pm
Friday 2/27: 7:30 pm
Saturday 2/28: 1:00 pm
Sunday 3/1: 7:00 pm
Tuesday 3/3: 9:00 pm
Wednesday 3/4: 6:00 pm
This one man show relates the stories of an eccentric family trying to get by in this crazy world in their own unique ways. Nearly selling out at a previous festival, Coffee Dad has been met with great reviews.
Are We Freaks?
Thursday 2/26: 9:00 pm
Saturday 2/28: 1:00 pm
Wednesday 3/4: 10:30 pm
Saturday 3/7: 7:00 pm
Sunday 3/8: 2:30 pm
This show, while still being comedy oriented, leans more in the science fiction direction. Consisting of four short stories. This show is about eight odd women looking for companionship. To my knowledge, they do not, at any point, begin chanting "gooble gobble gooble gobble", which is probably a good thing.
Brainstorming
Thursday 2/26: 9:00 pm
Saturday 2/28: 8:30 pm
Monday 3/2: 6:00 pm
Tuesday 3/3: 10:30 pm
Saturday 3/7: 2:30 pm
Sunday 3/8: 5:30 pm
Neither magician nor mind reader, Rory Raven will amuse and amaze you with his psychological abilities. From the look of it he acts in a similar capacity to the eponymous mentalist from the CBS show of the same name.
This is only a small taste of the options for performances to see at this year's festival. As you can see, while one man shows may all seem the same, each performer brings their own personal flair to the stage. If you're in New York over the next couple of weeks and are looking for something to see, you should peruse the menu of shows available at this year's Frigid Festival.
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