Andrea Barello
Los Angeles, CA
After a successful Australian tour (“It feels like Mr Bean suddenly deciding to take up ministry“ The List), Father Andrea arrives in Atlanta, ready to show you the path to salvation.
★★★★★ “Blessed are those who book a ticket - for theirs is a very funny night at church.“ Fringe Benefits Podcast.
Audience Interaction Fog or Special EffectsThe Buzz Intro Interview
Andrea Barello, creator and performer. In one word: a clown.
1. Why should people see your show?
People should see my show if they want to laugh, feel silly, and remember how they played when they were little kids. But also have a little moment of reflection, and think about how we get through this strange journey that we call life.
2. What about festivals intrigues you? And why the Atlanta Fringe?
Festivals are a constant challenge and excitement: is this audience going to like my work? Am I going to meet some wonderful artists, and see some inspiring art? Am I going to make new friends?
On one hand it's always hard to go to a city where nobody knows me, and try to get people to want to see my show. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. But what an incredible reward, when they do come and they love my work!
I particularly enjoy smaller festivals, where the city gets excited about the event and goes out and sees shows, sometimes taking a risk on an artist they don't know. That's what made me choose Atlanta Fringe.
Also, I've never had a chance to visit Atlanta, and I'm very excited about it!
3. What inspired you to create this?
I was born and raised in Italy, a very Catholic country. With this show I wanted to play a little bit with an institution - the Catholic Church - that had, and still has, a big influence on the culture of my country, and also play with a character - the clergyman - who is typically serious and authoritative, but in my show is a little dumb, clumsy, and full of doubts.
