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| With inspiration from Denis Phillips, Talking Heads and the film “Stop Making Sense” | ||
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ABOUT THIS SHOW…
Acclaimed Tampa Bay meteorologist Dennis Phillips has provided us seven rules to guide us through the tropical weather that impacts the area every year. This show explores how to apply these rules to your everyday life, like the band Talking Heads advised us, "as we get older and Stop Freaking Out (or Making Sense)".
Cast
FAQ
Is this a musical? No
Is Denis Phillips in the show? No, he isn’t.
How much are tickets? $9
When are they on sale? Soon. Very very soon.
Our Governor says Fringe is a sex festival; is there a lot of sex in this show? No, there’s no sex in this show and he’s wrong about Fringe being a sex festival.
What do Denis Phillips and Talking Heads have to do with each other? Nothing, as far as I know.
Is Denis Phillips a Talking Heads fan? I don’t know but if I ever meet him, that will be among the first questions I ask.
Wait; you don’t even know Denis Phillips? No, I’ve never met him.
Isn’t kind of weird that you’re producing a whole show about him then? It might be but it’s not about him specifically. It’s really about his 7 Rules.
That’s still weird. It’s not not weird but that wasn’t a question.
What are the 7 Rules? You’ll have to come to the show to find out. Or you could Google it.
It better not be a musical; I hate musicals. I promise it’s not and that is also not a question.
Meet the Company
Clark Brooks
Originally from Benton Harbor, Michigan, Clark is a writer, comedian and actor based in Tampa, Florida. He has performed with Nick Griffin, Lynne Koplitz, Josh Blue, Dom Irrera and Carl LaBove among many
others. He is currently the Senior Supreme Executive Content Editor and a contributing writer for Tampa News Force, the award-winning multimedia comedy outlet that produces a variety of comedic content and publishes local-centric satire daily.
Clark has published two books so far; “A Ridiculously Inconsistent Treasury” a best-of collection from a blog he used to write and "Ugh-nprecedented: The Stories of 2020: From the Files of Tampa News Force".
“Stop Freaking Out” is his seventh show with the Tampa Fringe.
Denis Phillips
Chief Meteorologist · WFTS-TV: Renowned for wearing his "trademark" suspenders and earning the trust of viewers by skipping the hype, and focusing on facts in his weather forecasts. His Rule #7 (Don't freak out unless I'm freaking out, we're fine) has become a motto many Bay Area residents live by during hurricane season.
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American band that consisted of David Byrne, Christopher Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison. Described as "one of the most critically acclaimed groups of the '80s," Talking Heads helped to pioneer new wave music by combining elements of punk, art rock, funk and world music.
“Stop Making Sense”
“Stop Making Sense” is a 1984 film directed by Jonathan Demme, featuring performances by Talking Heads. It was shot over four nights in December 1983 at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre while the band (augmented with the addition of Lynn Mabry, Ednah Holt, Alex Weir, Bernie Worrell and Steve Scales) were on tour promoting their 1983 album, “Speaking in Tongues.” It was restored and re-released in 2014 by A24, an American independent entertainment company specializing in film and television production and distribution.
ABOUT TAMPA FRINGE: The Tampa International Fringe Festival was founded in 2016, and lives in the heart of Historic Ybor City. As a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF), the Tampa Fringe abides by specific principles — to promote inclusivity, allow for creative freedom, to give 100% of the base ticket price to artists, and more. The festival Tampa Fringe presents indie performances, featuring music, stand-up comedy, theatre, dance and more. This year, the festival is taking place between June 11-22 in Ybor City.
MORE AND OTHER STUFF
Clark’s web site, with additional content and a list of upcoming events.
Check out Tampa News Force
Clark has Venmo!