BrokeAss Fringe 08/05/2011 7:45pm
Editorial
Ah, Fringe. It’s like the awkward family Christmas or high school reunion of theater. There’s people you haven’t seen in a year, a holiday spirit shared amongst strangers, and the gifts of what each show will bring.
But how will you keep a balanced diet amidst the gluttony of theater to be had, and avoid busting the bank? To survive the holidays, it’s important to have a game plan. Here are five handy tips on how to make a schedule:
1. On the Fringe Website, pick the shows you wish to see.
2. Add ALL the possible times for the show.
3. On “My Schedule” Look for clusters of shows on the same day in the same part of town.
- Staying to one section of town in an evening is common sense, AND easy on your pocket book. You reduce the gas/bus fare costs you incur by traveling.
- Staying in one location may mean that you have an open slot. Take some risks. Go see something that you haven’t heard anything about, but looks intriguing. You may be pleasantly surprised.
- In the interest of full disclosure, I have a show in the Fringe and I have an artist pass. So while I could try rushing every show and Fringe it up for no dollars, that’s not always a wise choice. You could volunteer and get passes for as many shows as you want to see (which I will also be doing), and you may still not get into a show. Which is what happened to me last night. I knew it was the only night I could see Four Humors’ You Only Live Forever Once. When I got there and saw the mondo line, I knew the smart, thrifty lady thing to do would be to get a 5 show pass. I grabbed two friends and split the cost and got to see the show I wanted to see. Sometimes you have to know where to spend your dollars.