FringeHIGH Artist Profile: Gabrielle Maisels, Writer/Performer
Meet Gabrielle Maisels
Two Girls, the one-woman show by writer/performer Gabrielle Maisels, tackles tough issues through the friendship of two very different girls - one black and one Jewish - in South Africa. The show, and Gabrielle’s brillant performance, transcend time and space by seamlessly moving between Mandela’s South Africa and Obama’s America.
What’s next on your Netflix queue?
Hmm. Let me check. I’ve been so crazed getting ready for Fringe that I haven’t watched a movie in months…oh, El Crimen Del Padre Amaro…Ugh. Gael Garcia Bernal is waiting and I have no time.
What’s playing on your iPod right now?
The I Am Sam soundtrack…from which I learned that Aimee Mann is married to Sean Penn’s brother!! Who knew?
Last good book you read was…
Ooh — that’s a good one. My friend’s novel manuscript. It’s brilliant, but not yet published and I can’t talk about it.
Favorite restaurant in the city is…
Lan Cafe. Actually, coincidentally, extremely convenient to my Fringe Venue! Excellent!
All-time, hands-down favorite piece of theater?
At the moment, Robert Wilson’s Quartett, followed by John Leguizamo’s Freak, followed by….
Why Gabrielle Loves Fringe and the Arts
What’s the best thing about Fringe?
The energy, the enthusiasm, the professionalism, the joy
What’s the #1 reason people should come see your show?
It’s liberating. For me, anyway. And for the audience, I think.
Do you have any Opening Night rituals?
Nope. Maybe I should get some. Suggestions welcome. ( at Two Girls The Play on Facebook)
What are the craziest performance conditions you’ve had to work under?
Hmm…not that crazy. February, cavernous, unheated space.
How did you get involved with the arts?
I couldn’t help it. I tried to do other things and couldn’t stay away.
Learn more at the FringeHIGH webpage and buy your tickets to Two Girls today!
