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I Hate Kenny G |
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Allegra Lingo sets out to prove that the spaces in between mean more than the notes themselves. Her mother, her mentor, and a stripper’s can of tuna pave the path away from Kenny G. |
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Allegra’s third full-length solo show, I Hate Kenny G, was created for the sole purpose of trying to find a way to combine her pursuits as a musician and writer. Letting the music dictate the stories, the show ventures into deeper territory than either Hubcap Frisbee or A Heap of Broken Images, exploring the author’s place within her family, struggles with faith in the face of tragedy and hardship, and, ultimately, the need to remember that notes are just black stuff on the page—what matters is what you do with it. The show is comprised of 40 minutes of writing, and 20 minutes of music. |
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Performances Minnesota Fringe. August 2007 (premiere). Playwright’s Center. Minneapolis. · Winner, Fringe Encore, Playwright’s Center (based on highest attendance at the venue. · Produced by Commedia Beauregard. Fringe Invitational. September / October 2007. Lowry Lab. St. Paul, MN. · One of eight hand-picked Fringe shows to procure a run in St. Paul. · Produced by Actor’s Theatre of Minnesota.
Awesome Women. October 2007. Midland Hills Country Club. St. Paul, MN. · Invited to do a “reading” of the show as the guest speaker for the group.
Fringe Encore. November 2007. Hopkins Center for the Arts. Hopkins, MN. · Drawn (by chance lottery) from 28 eligible 2007 Fringe shows to get another run at Hopkins Center for the Arts. TOP
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Target Audience I Hate Kenny G is meant for audiences high school aged and above. It deals with topics of turning music into story, faith, family dynamics, medical issues, and turning tragedy into something good. TOP |
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Show Content Advisory This show in its original format contains adult language. Upon request, this can be removed. TOP
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Technical Specifications This show requires: · A tuned piano (upright or grand) or full size keyboard with external keyboard (piano is preferred). · Portable lighting (adjustable stand lamp preferred) for pianist. · One Manhasset music stand. · One bar stool (preferred: wooden, backless, 29” in height). · One technician (lighting and sound are simple and minimal). TOP |
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Show Related Workshops · Creating Stories out of Music (music master class) · When Life Gives You Lemons, You Better Use Them (writing workshop on writing about the tough stuff without it coming across as therapy on stage) · General writing and music workshops are also available. · Allegra also welcomes question and answer sessions before or after performances. TOP |