2013 Fringe Intern Blogs: Part Three

This week our interns talk Prom, the Intern Workshop and what it’s like to see shows on the Fringe!

From Our Newbie Intern, Mary:

Hey Fringers!

Is it me or is June whizzing by much too fast?! I am in the thick of Fringe and have made it to a handful of shows but there is still so much to see and do.

As far as my internship, I do want to share a bit with you about last weekend’s brilliant Intern Workshop with about half of the amazing staff behind Fringe. We learned from each of them just what their job titles (like “Support Director” and “Outreach Director”) actually mean. I left feeling so inspired and wanting to get up and create.

I really appreciated what Meghan (Outreach Director) and Dave (Producing Director) had to share: You cannot make your dreams happen alone. You need to find your team to help you. As someone with a bunch of big ideas, those were words I needed to hear! I’m trying to move forward with my lifestyle blog by making more post ideas into reality and covering more events. I also have a music festival concoction in the back of my mind! I am super stoked for the second round of the workshop, coming up next week.

The Fringe Prom was this past Wednesday and Fringe Central Station was turned into a sock hop… oh, yeah! Whether you missed it or were there and had a ball, you should check out our Rock of Stages night (on Wednesday the 26th). Get out the hairspray and spandex!

I also finally met the adorable Sammy, the other Intern you’ve been hearing from in these posts. She is the sweetest person ever! Make sure if you see either of us to let us know that you’re out there!

Fringe Out, Mary

From Our Veteran Intern, Sammy:

Funny how just last week, I was writing about the Opening Night Party and now it’s already Prom. Before you know it, Santa Monica Boulevard will be as sketchy and empty as always.

On a prom note: Oh my gosh, did Greg Crafts and Roger Woodhouse really win Prom King and Queen? Did the DJ really play Happy Birthday? Did the Spicy Brandon really contain alcohol?

Fringe Family this past Sunday was full of laughter, theatre and inspiration. One little kid even cried when he had to leave, dragged out by his father. Another met his first crush, Cinderella. Everyone felt the magic with Jimmy H. And they were all thoroughly entertained and dancing with The Fusion Co., Red, White, and Balloons, Lemon Boots, and Bango and the Jelly Beans. It was a lovely family Sunday, guest-starring the entire McCauley Family!

As for the festival as a whole, I’ve seen four shows! They’ve all been so wonderful and inspiring. Every show is thought-provoking and I feel like I’m having revelations left and right. Not really defined ones, just ‘oh, I’ve never thought of that before’ mental exclamations. It’s so amazing to arrive at Fringe Central Station, say ‘I have some extra time’, pick up a guide, find a show in the next thirty minutes, go see it, and have my world expanded just a little bit more. It’s been so thrilling and exciting.

Happy Fringe!

Sammy