A Fringe Quickie (#500) with ‘Stillwell’

Questions answered by Tom.

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’m going to be out in the streets running pop-up Blackjack tables. Lucky winners will get half-price ticket codes and everyone gets to walk away with at least one show-branded playing card. Maybe if you find some other people to make 21 with you’ll get something special…

Q2: If your show walked into a cocktail bar, what would it order?

It’d ask what it can get for free with the vouchers it printed out at the Minions-themed slot machine.

Q3: All shows will have their tough days. What sophisticated self-care strategies will you employ to survive?

Doing this show is like going on a 55-minute bender, so I’ll be relying on lots of electrolytes, sleep, and pretending I don’t know about the three casinos that are within 15 minutes walking distance from the theatre (8 minutes by bike, 5 by cab).

Q4: If you brought this show home for the holidays, how would your parents react to them?

Since they already had the privilege of living eight feet above this rollercoaster plot, the first time around, I think they’d be more prepared now. Probably with an accountant, a lawyer, and an exorcist.