Charlie Hume and Kathryn Taylor on Fringe Theatre, Dark Comedy, and Creating Their Own Work

In this episode, I talk with Kathryn Taylor and Charlie Hume, co-founders of Starr Street Productions, about their new play A Guide to Collecting Antique Maps, premiering at this year’s Fundy Fringe Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The play is a dark comedy about a couple in rural Oregon whose quiet life is disrupted when one of them leaves for what may—or may not—be a cult. As the story unfolds, it asks a complex question: What happens when both people are right, but someone still has to be wrong?

We cover:
– The inspiration behind the show
– Turning a short screenplay into a live stage play
– Their collaborative process, from “word vomit” to punch-up sessions
– Why creating their own work is more rewarding than auditioning for others' scripts
– The benefits of performing on the Fringe Festival circuit vs. NYC's costly theatre scene
– Their training in method acting and how they use it
– What it’s like performing a two-person show that evolves every night with the audience

Showtimes at the Haven Music Hall:
Tues, Aug 19 – 5:00 PM
Wed, Aug 20 – 9:00 PM
Thurs, Aug 21 – 9:30 PM
Fri, Aug 22 – 9:30 PM
Sat, Aug 23 – 5:00 PM
(All times Atlantic)

Tickets and info:
fundyfringefestival.com

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