An interview with the Artistic Director of the theatre company the LOUD FRIDGE GROUP
San Diego has a new theatre company intown, called the Loud Fridge Group!
I had the good fortune to chat with the Artistic Director for the company and starring in the the company's first show, John Wells III to find out a little bit more about the company and their play STRAIGHT. Directed by Kate Rose Reynolds and Andreá Agosto STRAIGHT is playing July 25th – August 4th at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center.
Tell me a little bit about Loud FridgeTheatre Group and its theatrical mission.
Loud Fridge Theatre Group, was founded by a collection ofactors and designers with the common goal of telling honest stories well. Weare a brand-new theatre group, excited to produce our very first production. We are dedicated to telling stories that reflect the human condition,stories that challenge us to question social norms, and stories that give usinsight to every walk of life. The theatre aim’s to be a constant noise in thecommunity, telling stories that are bold, honest, and diverse- and telling itLOUDLY! It is a Theatre dedicated to people and therefore dedicated to you!
Basically, we intend to make some noise!
What about the play STRAIGHT feltright for your theatre company perform?
Ata purely basic level, we chose to produce this show because it is a story thatdeserves to be heard. STRAIGHT is a provocative play by Drew Fornarola and Scott Elmegreen, which deals with fidelity, sexuality and identity in “post-equality”America. While I think many people will leave the show, havingtaken away completely different interpretations, at the root I believe STRAIGHTis a story about love. Unrequited love, unconditional love, unexpected love!And how can you love, when you haven't learned how to love yourself?
What do you hope audiences take awayfrom the show?
That life ismessy! We as humans like to put things in their own perspective categories, butlife isn't always black and white. In fact, most of life consists of navigatingthrough the shades of gray.
During the rehearsal phase hasanything surprised you during the creative process?
Honestly, I was pleasantly surprisedat how quickly the cast connected with each other. They all have such naturalchemistry and it immediately showed on the stage. It has been nice watching ourdirectors, Kate Rose Reynolds and Andréa Agosto work with such talentedprofessionals and I know that chemistry is going to be amplified on thestage.
The cast of STRAIGHT Includes JohnWells III as Ben, Arielle Siler as Emily, and Bryce Gerson as Chris.Directedby Kate Rose Reynolds and Andréa Agosto. Showing from July 25-August 4
For ticket, show time information, andto in general support Loud Fridge Group you can buy tickets and follow their artisticadventures at any of the links below.
Website: www.loudfridgetheatre.com
Ticket website: www.loudfridgetheatre.com/straight
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loudfridgetheatregroup
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GroupLoud
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudfridgetheatregroup/