The Naked Mennonite
Written & Performed by Alan Fehr		Real Live Entertainment - Steinbach, MB
 RealLive.ca		V.8 - The Rachel Browne Theatre 
Vancouver Fringe: Best of Fest runner-up

People keep asking me if I'm Mennonite. They have no idea how complicated that question really is.

When Stephen's family moves to a small conservative town, his search for belonging pulls him closer to truths he'd rather avoid.

Part gay burlesque, part history lesson, The Naked Mennonite strips away all façade until only the bare truth is left behind.

Cast:
Alan Fehr

Director:
Alan Fehr

   

Show Info:
60 minutes
Genre:
Storytelling

Audience:
Mature

Mild Language, Nudity

Thu July 17 11:00 AM
Fri July 18 2:30 PM
Sun July 20 4:15 PM
Mon July 21 7:45 PM
Tue July 22 12:45 PM
Thu July 24 5:45 PM
Sat July 26 9:30 PM

The Naked Mennonite

Real Live Entertainment—The Rachel Browne Theatre

Entering Rachel Browne Theatre, there was a flurry of biblical references being verbally pelted at creator and performer Alan Fehr.

I was unsure if I came to Fringe, church or “So You Think You Can Shun?”.

All in good faith (no pun intended), the packed theatre was thirsty. They were willing, wanting and waiting to talk and quiz the performer. Each answer had a comedic spin, his personal take and truth, as he continued to take requests. He gained their trust, confidence and 60 mins of theatrical devotion.

Fehr, with his charisma and encyclopedic Biblical knowledge painted (and undressed) his story of faith, doubt and the pursuit of identity as a Mennonite.

A play for all faiths (or none). Come to question. Come to learn. Come to grow.

Stephanie Adamov