Festival Reviews: Frenetic Twelfth Night/Amok's Emil: 69/Fury and the Calypso Cowboy's Bongo Blast
Rogue Festival Time Again! A Glimpse at This Year's Performances
Hey there, Ravers! It's time to dust off those dancing shoes and head on down to the Tower District of Fresno, CA, from February 28-March 8, 2023, for the annual Rogue Festival extravaganza! Buckle up, because here’s a sneak peek at this year's lineup!
First off, brace yourself for Breakneck Twelfth Night, a spellbinding solo show performed by Tim Mooney. This isn’t your average run-of-the-mill Shakespearean performance. Tim will enchant you with his mesmerizing transformation into a myriad of characters without a single prop or costume change in sight! This show isn't a boisterous Monty Python rendition; instead, it's a subtle, brilliant performance full of humor, respect, and clever vocal inflections.
Next up, prepare to laugh (and maybe shed a tear) at Emil Amok: 69, a thought-provoking one-man production by Emil Amok Guillermo. This unfiltered comedian takes on contemporary issues and just might throw in a few jokes to keep it from feeling too serious. He’ll use humor to illuminate various themes, including the lack of diversity in the crew of the Titanic, the political history of the Philippines, and even a riff on numeral-as-sex-acts that's sure to have you doubled over in laughter!
Last but not least, get ready to tap up those toes with Bongo Fury and the Calypso Cowboy, a lively performance featuring steel-drum musician Jeff Bowman, bongo player Raymond Gonzales, and Raymond’s son, young Atticus on the electronic drum pad. Jeff, Raymond, and Atticus, spanning three generations, play a delightful mix of original songs and traditional Calypso tunes, meshing danceable rhythms with powerful beats. Besides their musical prowess, they'll also share personal stories and teachings about the history of the steel drum and the importance of music in resisting oppression.
The Rogue Festival embraces an uncurated and uncensored format, ensuring a mix of performances that run the gamut from the outrageous to the profound. So, grab your tickets on the Rogue Festival website and get ready for a week of wild, whimsical, and wonderfully varied performances!
**Mallory Moad*,* a visual/performance artist, jazz vocalist, and Central San Joaquin Valley native, brings you this rundown. Don't miss out on the spooky Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast, where local actors bring chills and thrills to mystery tales. Catch it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and Podbean.
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Related:
- Rogue Festival's eclectic and daring performances make it an unmissable annual event.
- By 2023, you could find yourself being captivated by a breakneck pace, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary in shows like Breakneck Twelfth Night or Emil Amok: 69.
- In contrast, shows like Bongo Fury and the Calypso Cowboy might invite you to tap your toes, learn about the history of a unique musical instrument, and share in the camaraderie of a multi-generational team of talented musicians.
Entertainment abounds at the Rogue Festival, where you could be captivated by a breakneck pace, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary in shows like 'Breakneck Twelfth Night' or 'Emil Amok: 69'. In contrast, shows like 'Bongo Fury and the Calypso Cowboy' invite you to tap your toes, learn about the history of a unique musical instrument, and share in the camaraderie of a multi-generational team of talented musicians.
