A Fringe Quickie (#128) with ‘The Mothman Cometh’

Questions answered by Whisper Theatre Collective (Richie Schiraldi).

Q1: Aside from this Quickie, what is the most desperate marketing tactic you plan on using to get bums in seats this August? 280 chars

I will be running around the streets in tight spandex taunting people with “dark, spooky fun.”

Q2: The Fringe is horribly expensive. How are you financing this run? Did you remortgage your house, sell your granny, or start an illicit side hustle?

I have been brainwashing minions across the United States to give me their money instead of paying taxes.

Q3: If all the shows running right now were at a massive Fringe house party, what is your show doing?

Perched on the balcony/awning, coaxing partygoers into the darkness for fun activities

Q4: How will the audience remember you the morning after?

Well, that was bizarre, and yet somewhat tender… and I feel his looming and loving presence staring at me from the dark.

About the show

The Mothman Cometh

Date(s): Previews week (Fri 31st July to Thurs 6th Aug) • Week 1 (Fri 7th to Thurs 13th Aug) • Week 2 (Fri 14th to Thur 20th Aug) • Final week(s) (Fri 21st to Mon 31st Aug)

Time(s): Late (After 10pm)

Ticket type: Paid

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