The Buzz Intro Interview

Paul Thomas

This show is an escape from all reality.

Festivals have a built-in energy and naturally curious audiences. When they have the opportunity to go back-to-back shows in different genres, the "one-stop shopping" of a fringe is unique. Initially we looked at Atlanta Fringe because Jeff and moved there several years ago after living in Chicago all his life. Fringe festivals are ideal for us because we have multiple shows. And then we were excited after seeing the history and growth of the Atlanta Fringe.

Jeff and I have worked on comedy projects -- live sketch, film, and music -- over the years, but have never been a comedy duo. Last winter I called him with the idea that there's no reason we couldn't still write and perform together. We made a long-game plan to write together on Zoom at least once a week and have done so for over a year to create this show. All of that has led to our debut at Atlanta Fringe.