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OPENING NIGHT - THIS FRIDAY – MAY 18, 9:30 PM

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WANZeGRAM Subscriber Night

CELEBRITY SQUARES

Friday, May 18 at 9:30PM – Orange Venue

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

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WANZIE:
It’s a very middle of the road approach to storytelling for a film from Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. Johnny’s character is not at all over the top, which I actually found refreshing. But the film as a whole was pretty straightforward in its look and filming techniques. It was as though it fell a little short of what one might expect from this team. Still, I must admit I loved the humor and the fact that they did not take the subject matter as seriously as did the soap opera upon which it’s based. I would imagine staunch fans of the TV version might be disappointed, due to the comedy factor. But the comedy is the redeeming feature of this film. It is also a plus that you need not have been familiar with the TV show to understand or fully enjoy this film. It’s a completely stand-alone piece with really great humor and lots of great one-liners, albeit amid some serious pacing problems. Overall, just a good, perfectly enjoyable movie. Nothing to write home about, but certainly worth the price of a ticket. (Especially at matinee prices.)

3 Pink Triangles

DOUG:
Did not see this film

CELEBRITY SQUARES
BIGGEST SHOW AT ORLANDO FRINGE
 

$100 Cash Prize
Awarded to an Audience Member at Every Performance!
 

Wanzie Presents once again teams up with D Squared Productions to bring to the 2012 edition of the Orlando Fringe Festival yet another really big show – CELEBRITY SQUARES!

This show, which boasts the largest ever-to-be-assembled set for an Orlando Fringe production, is being mounted by the same collaborating production companies that presented such past Orlando Fringe favorites as [title of show], THE FUNKsters, and WHEN PIGS FLY. Additionally Wanzie Presents produced the biggest selling show in the 20 year history of Orlando Fringe – THE LION QUEEN.

Not only will CELEBRITY SQUARES utilize a three-tiered set fashioned after that of the famed television game show of a similar title, this big production also incorporates the talents of 12 of Orlando’s biggest and brightest personalities:

• Carol Lee as Carol Channing

• Gidget Galore as Liza Minnelli

• Drew Sizemore as Bruce Vilanch

• Jeff Jones as President Bill Clinton

• Rebecca Fisher as Sarah Palin

• Mystery Performer as Judy Garland

• Frank McClain as Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach

• Andrea Canny as Jo Anne Worley

• Kevin Bee as Paul Lynde

Also featuring Wanzie as the (Peter Marshall/John Davidson) Game Show Host, Miss Sammy as Contestant Wrangler & Promotional Model, and Douglas White as the Long Suffering Stage Manager.

Contestants chosen by random drawn from the audience will join the cast on stage to agree or disagree with answers to questions given by the celebrities who are seated in a three-story-tall tic-tac-toe configuration. When a contestant agrees with a correct answer or disagrees with an incorrect answer, he or she is then awarded an “X” or an “O” in the space occupied by the celebrity with whom they were able to score. Each contestant who wins the most games at any given performance will win one hundred dollars in cash. There will be a hundred dollar winner at every performance of Celebrity Squares!

CELEBRITY SQUARES

Performance schedule at Orlando Fringe Festival 2012:

• Friday, May 18:  9:30 PM

• Saturday, May 19:  11:30 PM

• Sunday, May 20:  7:15 PM

• Tuesday, May 22:  10:30 PM

• Thursday, May 24:  9:30 PM

• Friday, May 24:  11:30 PM

• Saturday, May 26:  5:30 PM 

ORANGE VENUE
Margeson Theatre – Orlando Shakes
Loch Haven Park, Orlando Florida

Tickets $11 (with Fringe Button) plus $1 service fee: 

Tickets Now On Sale:

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Now available for free on Windows Phones, Android and iPhones.

The Orlando Fringe Guide allows you to see upcoming show information. Show times, venues, and price are available for quick reference. Once the app downloads the schedule, you can even access the schedule in the buildings that block reception.

Finding a show at the Fringe has never been easier. The app can filter out shows based on their show times, genres, and ratings. The Orlando Fringe Guide also provides quick access to The Daily City's Fringe Site to vote in the Audience Choice Awards and see professional reviews. The app also gives you quick access to the online ticketing system. You can have your online tickets printed at the Fringe by visiting any ticket sale location. Some features, such as accessing The Daily City's content and purchasing tickets, require an active network connection.

For quick and easy access to the app, visit: fringe.thedailycity.com, or search your phone’s app store for Orlando Fringe Guide.

Available for rent near Universal Studios is a 3 bedroom Lake front home to which Wanzie’s bungalow apartment is attached. (We realize this may be considered a plus or a minus depending on the potential renter)

Situated on clean and swim-able Lake Cain in a low-traffic one-street neighborhood of classic 60’s homes, this spacious house boasts lots of fresh touches.

As the new occupant of 6714 Nina Rosa Drive you will be the very first renters to enjoy:

• Newly installed kitchen cabinets, sink, and gorgeous granite countertops

• Freshly painted interior walls and trim throughout entire home
• Newly refurbished guest bath – all décor and fixtures pristine

Other great features include:

• Spacious living room
• Sunken Florida room with classic knotty pine paneling featuring beautiful dual-sided wood burning fireplace with stone hearth, and wood mantle
• Kitchen-to-living room pass through / bar
• Jacuzzi Tub
• Full Size Washer/dryer
• Tile floors throughout
• Fenced-in back yard features lake view, lake access, huge picturesque oak tree with Spanish moss, unparalleled view of Universal Studios fireworks

Home features two bedrooms with one shared full bath (with Jacuzzi Tub). Third bedroom has private original-vintage-tiled bathroom with shower stall.

Nina Rosa Drive is near the corner of Conroy and Turkey Lake Roads just minutes from Universal Studios, I-4, Kirkman Road, Sand Lake Road, Publix, CVS, Veterinarian clinics, hospital, movie theaters, and a gazillion restaurants ranging from fast food to fine dining restaurants and everything in-between. Walk to 7 Eleven and to the beautiful city-operated Shadow Lake Park complete with nature trails, tennis courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills and baseball diamonds. Pets are allowed in both the park and in the rental home:

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 1 Half Bath
1,898 Sq Ft

$1,495 per month:

Barry Miller – 407.509.0411

Available for immediate occupancy

Tech/Dress rehearsal for CELEBRITY SQUARES:

The Food Truck Bazaar is the original gourmet food truck event in Central Florida started by Mark Baratelli (of TheDailyCity.com fame) in March 2011. It pops up all around Central Florida bringing giant monthly, mobile, outdoor food parties to communities, featuring top Orlando Gourmet Food Trucks in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. The Food Truck Bazaar adds value to each area it visits by adding a great community gathering to the monthly calendar.

The Food Truck Bazaar schedule varies, and new locations are always being added; so for the most up-to-date schedule and Food Truck News, always visit the official website:

All times at all locations: 5 PM – 8 PM For more information visit www.TheDailyCity.com

May 9, 2001

Michael,
Today I was asked a direct question and gave a direct answer:

I believe that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.

I hope you'll take a moment to watch the conversation, consider it, and weigh in yourself on behalf of marriage equality.

http://my.barackobama.com/Marriage

I've always believed that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally. I was reluctant to use the term marriage because of the very powerful traditions it evokes. And I thought civil union laws that conferred legal rights upon gay and lesbian couples were a solution.

But over the course of several years, I've talked to friends and family about this. I've thought about members of my staff in long-term, committed, same-sex relationships who are raising kids together. Through our efforts to end the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, I've gotten to know some of the gay and lesbian troops who are serving our country with honor and distinction.

What I've come to realize is that for loving, same-sex couples, the denial of marriage equality means, that in their eyes and the eyes of their children, they are still considered less than full citizens.

Even at my own dinner table when I look at Sasha and Malia, who have friends whose parents are same-sex couples, I know it wouldn't dawn on them that their friends' parents should be treated differently.

So I decided it was time to affirm my personal belief that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry.

I respect the beliefs of others, and the right of religious institutions to act in accordance with their own doctrines. But I believe that in the eyes of the law, all Americans should be treated equally. And where states enact same-sex marriage, no federal act should invalidate them.

If you agree, you can stand up with me here.

Thank you,
Barack

Dear Mr. President,

Thanks for coming around and landing on the right side of the equal rights fence.

Your main man,
WANZILICIOUS

Dear 2012,
So I hear the best rapper is white and the President of the United States is black.  WTF happened?

Sincerely,
1985

Dear 1985,

You’ll be pleased to know that the really important things remain consistent: Wanzie Presents & D Squared Productions have continually presented crowd pleasing first class entertainment at the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival. This year that fact will not change. It may also please you to note there are absolutely no “black” people in Celebrity Squares.

Sincerely,
2012

Said in response to a question about gay marriage posed by CBS affiliate reporter Shaun Boyd in Colorado shortly after it became known that President Obama had concluded and affirmed that he is for same sex marriage:

“I don't favor civil union if it's identical to marriage, and I don't favor marriage between people of the same gender… Aren’t there issues of significance you’d like to talk about?"
-  Mitt Romney

 

Update from last week's "gram"

Orlando Fringe Superpass For Sale to Benefit Genesis Program
The winner of the Super Pass is Mike Rothery.

It’s On, Bitches!

May 16 – May 28

Ribbon Cutting/Opening Ceremony

Outdoor Stage on the Lawn

Wednesday, May 16 at 6 PM

International and National
Fringe Artists Preview Show

Wednesday, MAY 16, 7 PM – Orange Venue

Full slate of shows performing simultaneously in all venues begins on Thursday evening, May 17

WANZeGRAM Subscriber Night

CELEBRITY SQUARES

Friday, May 18 at 9:30 PM – Orange Venue

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Theater – Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival
You need to be Fringing this week and next: www.OrlandoFringe.org

OFFICIAL FRINGE NOTICE:
Due to artist visa issues, ALL PERFORMANCES OF BEER LEAGUE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. If you have purchased tickets to see BEER LEAGUE please do not call or email the Fringe office for refunds. Tickets will be refunded automatically. This is a situation out of the control of Orlando Fringe and they apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.

THEATER -  WANZeGRAM SUBSCRIBER NIGHT
Wanzie and cast are declaring the opening night - Friday, May 18^th, at 9:30 PM - performance of CELEBRITY SQUARES to be WANZeGRAM Subscriber Night.

On this night ONLY, a WANZeGRAM subscriber will be guaranteed to be chosen as one of the contestants vying for the $100 cash prize. All you need do is inform Wanzie via email that you are a WANZeGRAM subscriber who will be in attendance on opening night, and your name will be entered into a separate drawing that will assure a WANZeGRAM subscriber will be chosen to play CELEBRITY SQUARES on opening night. You may still drop your name in the general drawing barrel as you enter the theatre, thus doubling your chances of being selected.

WANZeGRAM subscribers are invited to the Wanzie Presents Flamingo Lounge tent immediately following the opening night performance for a little complimentary somethin’, camaraderie, and general carrying on with the cast. Be sure to reserve your CELEBRITY SQUARES NOW! (Tickets are now on sale and selling fast.)

NOTICE:

Tickets for all Orlando Fringe 2012 shows
NOW ON SALE:

www.OrlandoFringe.org

I would like to personally invite you to send any and all positive comments you may have about any Orlando Fringe show you see, with which you are not affiliated. You recommendations will be cheerfully included in the WANZeGRAM. If you don’t like something, that’s fine, but we don’t want to hear about it. Positive comments only please: WanzieMichael@yahoo.com

Fringe is my most favorite time of the year!

Be like me, and my most favorite people, and get your Fringe on:

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I’m WANZIE and That ‘s All I Wrote!

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