EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Enterprise

Tell us a bit about Enterprise.

"Enterprise" is a fast-paced, semi-surreal comedy about four businessmen who learn that their corporation is suddenly on the verge of collapse, so make a last-ditch, panicky, overnight effort to save it. Let's just say that things get odd as the night goes on. The play had its debut this past winter at the Brick Theater in Brooklyn, in a Gemini CollisionWorks production directed by Ian W. Hill. The play is somewhat in the style of my plays "Goner" and "Americana Absurdum," both of which were also staged at the Fringe at Assembly. "Americana Absurdum" won a Fringe First, and "Goner" sold out many of its performances, so hopefully Edinburgh audiences will like this one too.

How has it been cut down for the festival?

Just a bit. The play was already on the short side, so I cut out a few scenes, and trimmed down a few others. Plus we've rearranged a few scenes for speedier flow. But it was always a fairly quick, fast-paced show.

What sets it apart from other shows at the Fringe?

Ours might have an imp.

Who would you recommend come to see you?

Folks who like somewhat odd, fast-paced comedy. Anyone from screwball comedy fans to Tom Stoppard fans.

Are there any other shows you're hoping to catch in Edinburgh?

I'm looking forward to see Julie Shavers' play "Mary Go Nowhere," which features a friend of mine, Dan O'Brien, and is directed by another friend, Paul Urcioli. Both were in my Edinburgh production of "Americana Absurdum," so great to be back in Edinburgh with them. Their show is right next-door to ours, at Assembly George Square Studio 1. I'm also hoping to catch Jason Kravitz's "Off the Top," in which he improvs a whole cabaret show based on audience suggestions. And of course all the curious shows I don't yet know anything about - which is the main point of the Fringe.

Timings and ticket information for Enterprise are available on the edfringe website.

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