Making Your Own Fringe Theatre: A Free Art & Victory Panel Discussion with Theatre Crude

Join us for an illuminating evening of insight and inspiration as Art & Victory proudly presents a panel discussion on the art of creating fringe theatre productions. Whether you’re an aspiring playwright, director, actor, or simply intrigued by the magic of theatre-making, this event is tailored just for you!

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sailor & the Dock
617 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City

Our esteemed panelists, seasoned veterans of the fringe theatre scene, will share their invaluable experiences, tips, and tricks for navigating the exhilarating world of independent theatre. From conception to execution, they’ll delve into the intricacies of scriptwriting, directing, casting, production design, marketing, and everything in between.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry experts and fellow creatives. Whether you’re curious about the creative process or eager to embark on your own theatrical journey, this event promises to ignite your passion and fuel your ambition.

THE PANELISTS:
Jenny Brand (she/her) has been organizing theater since the age of 16 when she lived in the Netherlands. Since graduating from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Jenny has worked extensively in both the UK and US, including the National Youth Music Theatre (UK), European Union Youth Orchestra (UK), Children’s Theatre Company (MN), Twin Cities Horror Festival (MN), Revolutions International Theatre Festival (NM), and the California International Theatre Festival as their executive producer. She successfully produced a multi-state tour of French theater company Cie Macadâmes to rave reviews and sold-out audiences. Locally, she works with OKC Rep as their Associate Producer, and is the Executive Director of Theatre Crude, Oklahoma’s own fringe festival
Ashley J. Mandanas is an Oklahoman, non-binary, consent-forward performer. They’ve acted/sung/danced professionally on stage and screen for over two decades. Theatre Crude has remained a creative home for them since its inaugural year, 2019, and they are endlessly grateful to Jenny and Adam for fostering an environment of love, growth, and creation. Ashley is set alight by new works and devising processes, and has collaboratively devised specifically for Theatre Crude in the past and in the present. A graduate of OU (with a BFA in Musical Theatre), Ashley is a proud fixture of the Oklahoma theatre community, and is not going anywhere else any time soon.

WHAT IS FRINGE?
Fringe is a national and international phenomenon, with festivals happening in every major city across the globe. Fringe performances are one hour or less, low-tech, and high on ingenuity. No restrictions are made as to the nature, style, theme, or content. All performers are welcome, regardless of professional or amateur status. The result is a festival full of the unexpected.

FREE ADMISSION:
Thanks to Sailor and the Dock and Theatre Crude, admission is free. We hope this panel discussion inspires you to create your own production to submit to the Theatre Crude Fringe Festival.