Described as a "hot ticket" (Lavender), "smart" (Minnesota Monthly), "light-hearted" (MPR News) and "terrific" (Pioneer Press), this nostalgic show excavates the two performers' North Dakota roots and throws closet Lawrence Welk fans into a frenzy. Sold-out crowds packed the original five scheduled performances plus a sixth added "Encore" performance; two remount invitations extended its run to 15 performances. People apparently cannot get enough of North Dakota. (Who knew?)
 

MEDIA PRAISE FOR GIANT COW:

2007 Fringe Encore winner; six sold-out performances

"Terrific tales... their chemistry, and their stories, make it a worthwhile trip." (St. Paul Pioneer Press)

"MUST-SEE! ...typifies Fringey humor -- jocular and yet acerbic, delivered with wit and plenty of pop-culture references." (The Rake)

"Fun and entertaining for North Dakota transplants, as well as anyone who remembers their own growing-up years." (WCCO)

"smart... a Fringe favorite" (Minnesota Monthly)

"30 Most Intriguing Shows" Pick (The Onion A.V. Club)

"A surprising surge of nostalgia... The duo serves up self-deprecating anecdotes about growing up in North Dakota that capture the sense of community and wide-open possibility they love about the state." (Fargo Forum)
 

FRINGE AUDIENCE REVIEWS:

"I love their low-key, smart, This American Life vibe... this one's way up on my list."

"Witty, poignant tales of growing up awkwardly next to the norm... immensely funny."

"Funny, light, poignant, self-effacing, and refreshing. Don’t miss!"

"It's heartwarming, and just plain hilarious... you'll kick yourself if you miss it."
 

BOOKING

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MEDIA PRAISE FOR SLOW JOBS:

2009 Fringe Encore winner!

"[a] storytelling extravaganza... Bidgood and Lund are both engaging storytellers, and their tales find the balance between the terrifyingly mundane and awe-inspiringly bizarre." (City Pages)

"A perfect example of what makes the storytelling duo always such a returning favorite... savvy observers of everyday life. Very highly recommended." (Matthew Everett for Twin Cities Daily Planet)

"a strong presence on stage, comfortably at home with the audience... an engrossing adventure" (Twin Cities Scene)

"...really great. Really terrific storytellers. And freakin' adorable!" (Anna Sundberg for Minnesota Playlist)

"Bidgood and Lund are, as ever, in fine form." (St. Paul Pioneer Press)
 

FRINGE AUDIENCE REVIEWS:

"The hour is thick with wit and charm and stories everyone can relate to; Bidgood's lightning speed and Lund's demure, razor-sharp tongue don't miss a beat."

"They take their usual intelligent, awkward, hilarious style and mix in some theatricality that brings whole new levels to their stories. A must-see!"

"A polished show that successfully combines both high production values and that accessible, intimate tone that makes spoken word shows so much fun."

"Curt and Laura are gifted storytellers and performers. This show is engaging, though-provoking and hilarious."
 

BOOKING

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Boys Don't Make Passes at Girls Who Wear Glasses packed them in at the 2008 Minnesota Fringe Festival, earning "Must See" ratings from both the St. Paul Pioneer Press and City Pages.
 

MEDIA PRAISE FOR GLASSES:

"Storytellers Laura Bidgood and Curt Lund revel in geekdom... side-splittingly hilarious... unselfconscious and so endearing" (St. Paul Pioneer Press "Must See")

"...an hour of nonstop, hilariously self-aware riffs on the tribulations of growing up nerd... The material is fantastic, the delivery polished -- it's a must-see." (City Pages)

"[A] great little spoken word gem... these two sharp performers made the 55 minutes fly by. They spend the majority of the show trying to convince you that they're both nerds. Don't let them fool you. These two are as cool as they get." (FringeFamous)

Nominated for FringeFamous 2008 Outstanding Spoken Word show

"I adore Curt and Laura... self-effacing and totally clever" (Erica Mauter for Metroblogging)
 

FRINGE AUDIENCE REVIEWS:

"These Fringe favorites have put together another great hour of storytelling. The material is personal without being self-indulgent and resonates with the audience without lapsing into cliche... sure to be another hit for this appealing duo."

"...kept us laughing from the beginning to the end. Great delivery of material, super stories and jokes, and a great flow that never loses the audience."

"Great writing, great timing and delivery and sweet content that speaks to those very human moments we all share."

"Nerds shall inherit the earth, and I want these two to lead us there!"
 

BOOKING

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L'etoile Magazine declared Two Queers and a Chubby an "uber-hit". Okay, so that's not a real word. But the sentiment was echoed throughout the media: "extremely enjoyable" (Minneapolis Star Tribune); "hilarious" (The Rake); "delightful" (On the Purple Circuit).
 

MEDIA PRAISE FOR TWO QUEERS:

"extremely enjoyable" (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

"hilarious" (The Rake)

"[an] uber-hit” (L'etoile Magazine)

"Clever, queer and queer-friendly, and genuinely funny and human... some of the most fun I had the whole festival. I went in expecting to like it, but I ended up loving it.... A delightful surprise I was sorry I caught too late to be able to go back again." (Fringe blogger Matthew Everett)

"If you want to laugh, this is the show." (Dixie Treichel, KFAI Radio's "Fresh Fruit")
 

FRINGE AUDIENCE REVIEWS:

"Storytelling at its finest... A thinking man's Will & Grace. Funny, honest and proof that the art of storytelling is not dead. This show is a must for those who enjoy spoken word."

"Wonderfully relevant and irreverent. Everyone can identify with this material... the comic timing was often brilliant. One of the best I've seen this Fringe."

"Simply outstanding... funny, multi-faceted and fresh material."

"Highly entertaining. I caught myself guffawing (I never guffaw)... incredibly honest and heartfelt (and did I mention very funny)"

"...hysterical! The writing was top notch and the delivery was frenetic and spot on!"
 

BOOKING

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MEDIA PRAISE FOR THE ROCKSTAR STORYTELLERS:

"[The group] banded together to take back some of the cultural cachet storytelling deserves... Laden with Fringe Festival credentials, the cast promises to not just twiddle your emotional dial, but to take a monkey wrench to your presuppositions about what storytelling should be." (City Pages, 2008)

"Equal parts stand-up comedy, spoken word and monologue, the Rockstar Storytellers infuse the art of storytelling with a shot of Gen-Y attitude." (Star Tribune, 2010)

"edgy tales of woe, wisdom and awkward situations" (Minnesota Public Radio, 2010)

"a talented tale-weaving collective... Rockstar Storytellers is about as unconventional as it gets" (Secrets of the City, 2009)

"a polished, take-no-prisoners style of storytelling" (City Pages, 2009)
 

BOOKING

To book the Rockstar Storytellers for your venue or event, or for more information, visit the Rockstar Storytellers website.

"Brilliant and gorgeous and funny without ceasing." (Matthew Everett, Twin Cities Daily Planet theatre columnist)

A director, stage manager, musician and spoken word artist, Laura Bidgood has showcased her artistic talents at numerous theatres and groups around the Twin Cities including Minnesota Public Radio, Rockstar Storytellers, Women Stand Up!, Monday Night Comedy, The Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company, Lyric Arts, Chameleon Theatre Circle, Bloomington Civic Theatre and the Dakota Valley Symphony, in addition to performing at open mics around town and, really, in front of any crowd she can find.

"[One] of the Cities' brightest talents... a deliciously geeky Fringe mainstay" (City Pages)

Curt Lund's literary work has hit stages, pages and airwaves including Minnesota Public Radio, McSweeney's, Rockstar Storytellers, CBC Radio Canada, the Minneapolis Geek Slam, Literary Death Match, Cheap Theatre, the Walker Art Center, Northstar Storytelling League's Tellebration!, First Person Arts, seven consecutive Minnesota Fringe Festivals and GLBT Pride festivals in three states. Not to mention countless other benefit, cabaret and open-mic performances in glamorous locales from Vegas to Vermillion.
 

BOOKING

To book Laura and/or Curt for your venue or event, or for more information, contact info@curtandlaura.com.