Festival Review: Confessions of a French Interpreter - Insights and Personal Experiences
Fresno Festival Time! Ready for some artsy entertainment? The Rogue Festival is back and it's happening from February 28-March 8 in Fresno, California's Tower District. Get ready for some awesome show reviews coming your way! Before the festival kicks off, we've been publishing Rogue Festival Performer Preview articles, as well as some general info about the event itself. You can find all our coverage in the Rogue Festival category on KRL News and Reviews, and catch some performer press releases on our Rogue Festival event page. Don't forget to grab your tickets on the Rogue website!
Confessions of a French InterpreterReview by Terrance McArthur
Are you fluent in French? If yes, you‘re in luck! If not, don't worry, because Natacha Ruck speaks French exceptionally well. This year at Rogue, she's spilling the beans on her experiences as a French interpreter, traveling the world, and translating questions from reporters to French filmmakers, and vice versa.
On the upside, she's traveling the globe, working with celebrities from the film world, and learning the ropes of filmmaking. On the downside, she's had to hide behind couches, deal with translations that don't always make sense, and encounter some not-so-nice people.
Ruck engages with the audience, asking them about their knowledge of French phrases, chatting with fellow French showgoers, and even delegating questions to be asked. She's kind, gentle, and even told a heartwarming story about defending an interviewer from a filmmaker's inappropriate behavior. You don't want to miss spending time with Natacha Ruck! The final performances of Confessions of a French Interpreter are Friday, March 7, at 7 pm and Saturday, March 8 at 2 pm at the Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave. Tickets are $10. Don't forget to see this show, it's s'il vous plait (That means Please!).
The Ins and Outs-Sides of TeachingReview by Terrance McArthur
Imagine if you will, what emotions inside a teacher would look like in a Pixar/Disney movie. That's the premise behind Rogue Festival's "The Ins and Outs-Sides of Teaching."
Join Anger (Jayne Day), Anxiety (Renee Newlove), and Joy (Sara) in a crazy, adult-rated journey through a year of teaching Junior High. The performers deal with problem students, parents, administrators, holidays, and student death, using humor, intensity, and a bit of chaos to keep you on your toes.
The final performance of "The Ins and Outs-Sides of Teaching" is Saturday, March 8 at 5 pm at the Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave. Tickets are $10. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it is seriously recommended!
Terrance V. Mc Arthur worked for the Fresno County Public Library for three decades. He's retired but not retiring, a storyteller, puppeteer, writer, actor, magician, basketmaker, and all-around interesting guy, always looking to make life more unusual for those around him.
Brian's Beard ImprovBy Chelsea Jones
Are you ready to laugh your butt off? Make your way to the Rogue Festival, because Brian's Beard Improv is back for another round of hilarity! Based in Bakersfield, this dynamic improv group has been making audiences laugh for a decade, and their Fresno chapter is just as funny!
What makes their shows unique is that every performance is different, based on audience suggestions at the start of each sketch. They create an improvised story as they go, blending their own quirky ideas with audience suggestions. From peacocks under the influence to other ridiculous antics, every show is a surprise treat!
The Rogue performances feature both their Bakersfield and Fresno improv groups, so don't miss this jam-packed, adults-only laugh fest. You can catch Brian's Beard Improv at Veni Vidi Vici, 1116 N. Fulton St., Fresno, on Friday, March 7 at 8:30 pm, and on Saturday, March 8 at 8 pm. Each show runs 45 minutes, and tickets are $10.
Prescription BluesReview by Chelsea Jones
Get ready for a powerful, one-woman show about layla, an aspiring blues musician in her 30s, navigating the pressures of a mundane job and past heartbreak. Set in a small town, the performance uses blues music to explore layla's emotional journey of self-discovery, healing, and finding home.
This short play is written and performed by Mira Yarkova, an independent theater artist from Ukraine. With themes of love, loss, and personal growth, "Prescription Blues" is an intimate, emotional experience that will resonate with anyone who's experienced the healing power of music.
This Rogue Show is located at Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, and has two more performances left: Friday, March 7 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, March 8 at 8 pm. Tickets cost $9, and the show has a running time of one hour.
Tickets to all shows can be purchased on the Rogue Festival website.
Enjoy the blend of lifestyle and entertainment at the Rogue Festival, where you can catch thought-provoking performances like 'Confessions of a French Interpreter,' 'The Ins and Outs-Sides of Teaching,' or join the laughter riot with Brian's Beard Improv. Don't forget to also unwind to the soothing rhythm of 'Prescription Blues.' The Rogue Festival, your unexpected encounter with captivating arts and entertainment, waits for you in Fresno, California.
