As part of our Edinburgh Fringe 2024 coverage, we are running a series of interviews with artists and creatives that are taking part in the festival.
In this interview, we speak to Lorrel, Lee and Christine from The Barrow Group about Lost… Found
Where did your arts career begin?
K. Lorrel Manning is an award-winning writer, director, actor and musician.
K. Lorrel Manning is an award-winning writer, director, actor and musician.
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His first feature film, Happy New Year, premiered in competition at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) in 2011. The film, adapted from Manning's one-act play and award-winning short film of the same name, has screened at over two dozen film festivals around the world, and was officially released by Snag Films in 2013. Recently, he directed The Red Shoe, a short Holocaust thriller that will premiers in late 2024/early 2025. He is currently in heavy development with his second feature, Sheila & the Punk Rock, aiming for a late 2024/early 2025 shoot.
As a theatre artist, Manning has worked extensively with the Barrow Group, the award-winning, NYC-based, Off-Broadway theatre company for over 20 years as an actor, playwright and director. Notable productions include a new translation of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People (co-written with co-artististic Seth Barrish), and the critically-acclaimed AWAKE, which he wrote, directed (co-directed by Christine Cirker), and starred in, along with 14 other amazing actors. After a successful workshop run at the Barrow Group, Manning's solo show, Lost…Found, directed by Lee Brock and Christine Cirker, will make its international premiere at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
What can you tell me about your show?
At the age of 6, a young boy's life is tragically thrown off course. He spends the next several decades trying to find his way out of the maze with the help of rock music, his Mom, and God.
At the age of 6, a young boy's life is tragically thrown off course. He spends the next several decades trying to find his way out of the maze with the help of rock music, his Mom, and God.
How would you describe the style of the show?
Restorative story/Solo-show
Restorative story/Solo-show
How have you approached developing the piece?
The Barrow Group was putting together a program of “Restorative Stories” coming out of the pandemic. Lorrel was invited to write something. As he walked home that day, it hit him that this story was “restorative” and he could write it! After sharing it with the Barrow Group’s NYC community in January 2024—we knew we wanted to take it to Fringe. So, in preparation, we have been refining the script to fit in the 1 hour slot.
How do/will you prepare yourself for a run at the Fringe?
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! And pack!
The Barrow Group was putting together a program of “Restorative Stories” coming out of the pandemic. Lorrel was invited to write something. As he walked home that day, it hit him that this story was “restorative” and he could write it! After sharing it with the Barrow Group’s NYC community in January 2024—we knew we wanted to take it to Fringe. So, in preparation, we have been refining the script to fit in the 1 hour slot.
How do/will you prepare yourself for a run at the Fringe?
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! And pack!
Other than the show, what’s something you’re looking forward to doing in Edinburgh this year?
Taking in the amazing Artists—the People—local and beyond. And the energy of creativity everywhere!
Taking in the amazing Artists—the People—local and beyond. And the energy of creativity everywhere!
What keeps you inspired?
Music, nature, other artists!
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| Photo by Jeremy Folmer Photography |
If you were a biscuit, what would you be and why?
Gingersnap… sweet but not too sweet…with a bit of spice.
Could you describe the show in 5 words?
Rock music, mom and God
Rock music, mom and God
What do you hope an audience takes away from seeing the show?
We hope they leave ready to embrace their own personal freedoms. And that they will find the space for love and forgiveness within themselves and greater compassion for those around them— and have fun!
We hope they leave ready to embrace their own personal freedoms. And that they will find the space for love and forgiveness within themselves and greater compassion for those around them— and have fun!
Where can audiences see the show?
Assembly’s ROXY Outside. Everyday at 13:30—except 8/13 & 8/20.
Assembly’s ROXY Outside. Everyday at 13:30—except 8/13 & 8/20.
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