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The ensemble behind the 2006 NYC International Fringe Festival's “Outstanding Musical,” Be Frank formed in 2004 out of a desire to take improvisational theater to another level. This three-person troupe has studied at the famous Second City, iO Chicago (formerly Improv Olympic), and Annoyance Theater Productions and is based in Chicago. Be Frank has performed at colleges, theaters, and comedy festivals across North America. |
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Be Frank's three members create worlds and explore them in their new show, Bogglego. Starting with a handful of seemingly chaotic one-person scenes, this original form begins in a set location such as a submarine or football field. Throughout the show, characters established at the outset interact with each other and make sense of the chaos. Quickly, the lens widens as the actors discover the other characters in this new world and the connections that tie them together. The energy and conviction with which the ensemble portrays these often serendipitous connections is what sets Be Frank apart from the rest of the pack.
All three members of the two-year old ensemble – Andrew Hobgood, Daniel Jessup, and Alexandra Fox - trained at Second City, iO (formerly Improv Olympic), and the Annoyance Theater.
Directed by Kyle Dolan of the Annoyance Theater and produced by Common Theater Company, Be Frank balances high-energy comedy and wild characters with a wit and depth that grounds its performance. |