About this project
Tedious Brief Productions brought you Bard Fiction. A smash hit when it first debuted at the 2009 MN Fringe Festival, this show has taken on a life of its own, and a new officially expanded version will debut in Chicago as part of Commedia Beauregard's 2012 season.
Now, we want to work the magic again!
Tempests, which is scheduled to debut in August 2011 as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival, is again a meeting of classical text and pop culture at its best; James Cameron's classic movie Aliens is re-imagined as a Shakespearean sequel to The Tempest. After twenty years, Miranda must return to the island of her childhood to confront her greatest nightmare.
We at Tedious Brief are thrilled to bring another promising new play to the stage. Through this neo-classical lens, Tedious Brief continues to explore the timeless genius found in both modern and classical works and mediums.
But, we can’t do it alone.
We rely on the generosity of people like you. The easiest way to help is to come and see the production (the venue and dates are listed below). If you can afford to contribute more, even a small amount, it can make a huge difference for us. Consider what your gift can provide:
· $25 pays for one week’s rental of our rehearsal space
· $50 pays for ten scripts for our actors
· $100 pays for Tempests’s promotional postcards
In return for your generous donation we invite and encourage you to take advantage of the promotional offers at the different contribution levels, but more importantly you will know you’ve made a critical difference in bringing new art to Minnesota.
Tempests will be presented at the 2011 Minnesota Fringe Festival
U of M Rarig Thrust Stage – 320 21ST AVE S., Minneapolis
~Thursday, August 4th @ 7:00pm
~Saturday August 6th @ 2:30 pm
~Tuesday August 9th @ 10:00pm
~Thursday August 7th @8:30pm
~Saturday August 13th @ 10:00pm
Thank you for your patronage and support,
Tedious Brief Productions
(Aaron Greer, Ben Tallen, Noë Tallen, Brian Watson-Jones)
*Trailer Music Provided by www.freeplaymusic.com
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Personal satisfaction, and the undying gratitude of all of us at Tedious Brief Productions.
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You'll receive recognition as a sponsor in the program, as well as an original 11x17 Tempests poster (photography by Scott Pakudaitis, design by Keith Campbell).
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You will receive special recognition as a patron of the arts in the Tempests program. Additionally, you may request a custom commissioned sonnet, exploring a theme of your choice, written by one of the Tedious Brief playwrights.
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Recognition as a sponsor in the show program, plus you will receive a copy of the Tempests DVD, which will include a recording of one of the Fringe 2011 performances, as well as the Trailer, and other behind the scenes extras. (May not be available until October/November 2011).
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FOURTH OF JULY SPECIAL! In honor of our nation's 235th birthday, we have a special offer to the FIRST person who makes a $235 donation. You'll get *both* $250 level gifts, plus the best of the $100 and $50 levels: * Special recognition as a patron of the arts in the Tempests show program, plus we will give you a button for the 2011 MN Fringe Festival (needed to attend shows) and a ticket for a Tempests performance of your choice. * An exclusive Tempests T-Shirt (normally only available to cast and crew of the show). * A copy of the Tempests DVD, which will include a recording of one of the Fringe 2011 performances, as well as the Trailer, and other behind the scenes extras. (May not be available until October/November 2011). * An original 11x17 Tempests poster (photography by Scott Pakudaitis, design by Keith Campbell).
Pledge $250 or more Pledge $250 or more
Special recognition as a patron of the arts in the Tempests show program, plus we will give you a button for the 2011 MN Fringe Festival (needed to attend shows) and a ticket for a Tempests performance of your choice.
Pledge $250 or more Pledge $250 or more
In addition to recognition in the program, you will receive an exclusive Tempests T-Shirt (normally only available to cast and crew of the show).
Pledge $500 or more Pledge $500 or more
Special recognition as a patron of the arts in the Tempests show program, plus We will give you a button for the 2011 MN Fringe Festival (needed to attend shows) and a 5-show punch card for the festival. You can use the card to see Tempests and then catch another show, see all five performances of Tempests, or see it with your four best friends.
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Formed in 2009, Tedious Brief is a group of theater artists who have come together to create new projects that are often ten words too long.
