About this project
The New York International Fringe Festival August 2011
Where: Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery, NY (foot of First Street, between Houston & Bleecker) When: SAT 8/20 @ 5:15
SUN 8/21 @ 2:15
TUE 8/23 @ 7:15
FRI 8/26 @ 5:00
SAT 8/27 @ 7:00
DAJA VU, a solo show written and performed by Aja Nisenson directed by Michael Aman musical direction by David Gaines
Daja Vu, a solo show, was accepted into the 2011 FringeNYC, for 5 performances in August. In order to make this production a success I need to hire a director, musical director, stage manager, lighting designer, spot light operator, sound technician. There is a festival fee, mandatory insurance fee, publicity, PR, postcards, photo shoot for publicity, posters, rehearsal space, mic rental, costumes, hair extensions, teeth whitening, botox, my third nipple removal, and vicodin. The stuff adds up! The kickstarter goal is just a fraction of the total cost of the production and doesn't even cover a third of the nipple surgery or the cost of pickles consumed in the making of the film.
For Tickets to the Show: www.fringenyc.org (show: Daja Vu)
FAQ
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It's so strange, but I have the weirdest feeling I've heard that question before...
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What eclair? I don't see an eclair.
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One of them is. You're talking about the pickles, right? You're not talking about something else, are you? Because I would judge you... in fact I'm already judging you...
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Tell you what, if you donate $1 extra, I'll buy a wind shield wiper mechanism and attach it to my face. And a beret that shoots out cleaner fluid. Problem solved... although you may need to donate more than a buck for all that.
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It's muscle, ok? Not everyone was born with good (skinny- arm) genes.
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Send her a check in the mail. Or dress up like Richard Simmons and knock on her door. She's sure to let you in.
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My mother's in charge of all my affairs. Her number is 777-HOT-MAMA. And while you're talking to her please tell her to stop sending me so many condoms. The costco size is too big. Also tell her I can't understand what she's saying when she's yelling.
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Write her a really long note telling her how you feel. Make sure to add the part about how close you are to your mother. And how you cook really good dinners and don't like football. Include that you like to shop, but not for yourself, for your lovers. Don't forget to mention that you inherited a huge 5 carat diamond from your great great grandmother and are waiting for the right girl to give it to. Also tell her you have big feet. And then say, "Je t'aime".
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Daja Vu recommends Epson salt and cucumber pieces over your eyelids. She also recommends a firm mattress and less crazy sex positions. This is starting to sound like a "Dear Abby" page...
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Tell her you didn't know HGTV had a 24 hour channel, then hand her the remote. That's what I do when my mom's driving me crazy.
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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Thank you so much for your support! Every dollar counts! PLUS You get really good Karma. Like Really, really good French Karma. (which is the best kind)
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Really good pickle karma. So the next time you bite into a kosher dill, it will be crispy, not soggy. Unless you like the soggy kind, then I’ll make a note of that and tell your pickle karma you like 'em soggy.
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An air hug. Which Daja Vu is sending right now. Can you feel it? If you lean in a little closer you might even get an air kiss. Mwa! PLUS special recognition on her website.
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You are so sweet! All of the Above PLUS recognition on her website and the Fringe Festival Program as one of the French desserts of your choice.
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All of the above PLUS an official Daja Vu postcard personalized, autographed and lipstick marked by Daja Vu herself. Sent all the way from the Big Pomme. (That means Big Apple in French, which in English means New York City.)
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All of the above PLUS Daja Vu will personally call and thank you. PLUS she'll get a tattoo of your name on her body.
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Singing Telegram! Daja Vu will personally call and sing (over phone or skype) to you or a friend or loved one. Pick from any one of the songs listed below: Besame Mucho, Happy Birthday, C’est Magnifique, Just Squeeze Me, Mon Dieu, Someone To Watch Over Me. (Or for an extra $10 any song of your choice-- if she knows it. If not she'll make up the lyrics).
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Personalized and autographed Daja Vu poster. PLUS Always wished you were a Famous French Person? Now's your chance! You get to pick which Famous French Person you want to be on Daja Vu's Festival program and website. These names are up for grabs: King Louis XVI, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Marie Curie and Marie Antoinette. (for an extra $5 you pick the French Famous Person of your choice. ie. Gustave Eiffel, William the Conqueror, Jacques Montgolfier (inventor of the hot air balloon), Louis Pasteur, Jacques Chirac...)
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Congratulations! You are one of the Associate Producers of the show. Full credit in the program. Full credit on her website. Special recognition in her heart. Daja Vu will personally call your cell or land line and thank you. (She'll even sing for you if you're lucky) And if you don't pick up she will leave a very saucy message. The hollandaise saucy kind.
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All of the above PLUS Daja Vu will write you a personal love note. In French. And she will dream about you when she goes to bed at night. That's hot.
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Congratulations! You are officially Daja Vu's Sugar Daddy (or Mommy)! You will be listed as such in the program and on her website. Daja Vu will call you and sing "My Heart Belongs to Daddy". You will be the one Daja Vu is referring to when she tells her biological father/mother that he/she has been replaced by someone else. Someone better. For an extra $25, you will receive a father's (or mother's) day card from Daja Vu. (Please note: Daja Vu may expect a monthly allowance. Plus to be tucked into bed at night and a nighttime story such as "Good Night Moon".)
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A one-of-a-kind personally signed pair of Daja Vu's undies. She'll even wash them! It's the gift that keeps on giving. PLUS if you come to the show, you can throw undies at her-- she'll pretend she's Tom Jones. She'll even sing "What's new pussy cat"– not as part of the show – she’ll save it for her tribute concert and you can come to that. (International shipping is extra)
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Daja Vu will personally call you and refer to you as her SAVIOR. You will be listed as SAVIOR in the program and on her website. She'll hang a picture of you in her meditation corner and will meditate good energy your way each and every day for the rest of her life and yours. Minimum pledge Amount: $300. Cost of Picture she will print from Kinkos: $15.50. Lighting for the picture: $35. Good karma you get from the universe: Priceless.
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2 tickets to Daja Vu in the New York International Fringe Festival at the Bowery Poetry Club in August. And a drink with Daja Vu and the director after the show. (or drinks during the show-- depending on how drunk she is before the show starts).
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30 Minute Skype Call with Daja Vu on how to write a solo show, her process, and any other questions you might have. If you are interested in writing your own show Daja Vu can talk to you about that too. One on one. Just you. Daja Vu and your computer. And her computer. Just the two of us. Or four of us. (if you count computers as people)
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A dozen red roses delivered to your door. Along with a personalized note from Daja Vu. And the recipe/ secret ingredient of her mother's Spanakopita. Yum. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Oh wait, that's not hunger. That's longing...longing for you... and your pledge... but more importantly you. (International shipping is extra)
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Daja Vu will perform 30 minutes of her show for your private function. And no, "private function" is not code for something. (Transportation and accompanist cost not included. Please note: if pre-recorded music used you will need to provide the "press-play" person. That means you get to be in show biz!)
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Daja Vu will perform her 60 minute show for your private function. (You provide transportation and accompanist costs.)
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All of the Above PLUS a 60 minute vinyassa flow yoga class taught by Daja Vu. No joke. She's trained.
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Get Daja Vu high for the first time. Daja Vu has never smoked weed. You provide the weed. She'll try it for the first time with you. What an experience! She's doped up on endorphins just thinking about it... Daja Vu's mother will have to be present as will her body guard so don’t get any funny ideas.
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Daja Vu will donate her eggs to the charity of your choice. She just bought a whole dozen from the farm stand in the next town over.
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Daja Vu will have your child. Metaphorically.
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Aja is an actor/ comedian/ singer/ playwright originating from New Jersey. Her one
woman show, Piccola Cosi, premiered in the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival and 2009 soloNOVA Arts Festival. Aja earned a B.A. in Theater Arts with a Capstone in Playwriting at Brown University. She is the recipient of the 2007 Weston Award and was a 2009 Fellow and 2010 guest artist at the Eugene O’Neill Cabaret Conference. She is currently homeless. And looking for an agent.
