Talking with Taylor Martin - Andrea Merlyn's Book of Secrets: Vol. II

During the build-up to the 2011 IndyFringe Festival, IndyFringeTalk interviewed some of the key performers to get some insight into their stories, their audience and the Fringe itself. Here is what happened when we sat down with Andrea Merlyn's Book of Secrets: Vol. II's Taylor Martin. 


If you could present your show to just one person, who would it be and why?
Teller of Penn and Teller, because he's never gotten to see an Andrea Merlyn show live. He's a mentor and a friend. Plus, he's written a hit off-Broadway play that started as a Fringe show. "Play Dead" by Todd Robbins and Teller.

List 3 words that truly sum up your show.
Glamorous, magic and fun

What is the best way for theater-goers to stay informed about your latest productions?

My website at indymagicmonthly.com or checking out the latest news on my sponsor's website daddyreal.com.

How does fringe theater benefit you as a theater artist?

I would never have started Indy Magic Monthly without it. Having become the face of the Fringe in the first 3 years, it's made me a minor celebrety and I don't have to do my shows in bars where folks never shut up and don't really give a shit about what I'm doing. Only Phil The Void and I have been in every Indy Fringe Festival with a show.

What is the funniest line in your play?
I will not answer that as it will spoil the surprise. You never ask a magician their secrets.

Where do you see yourself in a year’s time?

Agonizing over another Fringe show, or in a hospital fixing my herniated disk. I'm playing hurt this year.

Why IndyFringe?
Because after my experience with Orlando Fringe and losing nearly $4,000 over 2 years, I can make money here. There's 2 words to "show business" and only one is "show."

Performance Details:
Theatre on the Square.
Saturday, August 20, 10:30pm; Sunday, August 21, 3:30pm; Monday, August 22, 6:00pm; Fridayday, August 26, 9:00pm; Saturday, August 27, 6:00pm; Sunday, August 28, 1:30pm.
Box office: 317-721-9458


Tickets also available at www.indyfringe.org

No comments:

Post a Comment