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#FringeFemmes Check-Ins: Take Me As I Am: A Joni Mitchell Tribute

June 20, 2023Fringe Festival, playwritingAzo Safo, Fringe Femmes, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Joni Mitchell, Musicians, Rainee Blake, Solo ShowsLAFPI

by Azo Safo

Quick peeks at #HFF23’s “Women on the Fringe” by Fringe Femmes who are behind the scenes this year. Click Here for all Check-Ins

WHO: Rainee Blake

WHAT: Take Me As I Am: A Joni Mitchell Tribute

WHERE: Three Clubs, 1123 N. Vine St

WHY: What an amazing tribute to one of the most beloved artists of all time. Every single audience member either grew up on Joni Mitchell’s music or was inspired by her art in some way. The stage itself is intimate with a microphone, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and Joni’s famous dulcimer. When Rainee Blake walks on stage, barefooted and with the signature blonde hair and bangs, we immediately step back in time to a bygone era. Rainee fully transforms into Joni Mitchell – with a fantastic Canadian accent to boot! The music, voice and expert handling of the instruments, was awe-inspiring and brought tears to my eyes. If you grew up on Joni’s music or if you like beautiful, heartfelt singing, this is the show for you.

HOW: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9822

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#FringeFemmes Check-Ins: Who Am I? A Human Revolution

June 15, 2023Fringe Festival, playwritingAddiction, Azo Safo, Fringe Femmes, Helema Maggiore, Hollywood Fringe Festival, Musicians, Recovery, Solo ShowsLAFPI

by Azo Safo

Quick peeks at #HFF23’s “Women on the Fringe” by Fringe Femmes who are behind the scenes this year. Click Here for all Check-Ins

WHO: Helema Maggiore

WHAT: Who Am I? A Human Revolution

WHERE: Zephyr Theatre , 7456 Melrose Avenue

WHY: Singer/songwriter Helema Maggiore tells the harrowing story of addiction and recovery through music and storytelling. From the moment we are introduced to Helema as a child, we learn two things: she loves music and she adores her musician father who ultimately succumbs to drug addiction. This not only drastically impacts Helema, who vows never to touch alcohol or drugs, but it also foreshadows some of Helema’s struggles as she grows into adulthood. This show is a testament to the human will to survive when life is seemingly hopeless, and the power of love, family and spirituality to bring us back to ourselves. Helema’s voice and her music are remarkable and a highlight of this powerful play.

HOW: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/9553