"Much More Effective than Pressing Snooze" Play at NOLA Fringe 2026
Adapted from "New Tricks," the Creative Nonfiction Essay by Elizabeth Miki Brina
We invite you to memoirist Elizabeth Miki Brina’s essay “New Tricks” presented as a play for the first time since its initial French Quarter reading in 2024. “Much More Effective than Pressing Snooze” follows the almost 20 year friendship between the writer and her loveable, but self-proclaimed degenerate best friend, Danny, played by collaborator and playwright Fernando Rivera, Jr. Welcome to the Majestic Elegance Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic where a drug-induced sobriety changes the course of Danny and Liz's relationship forever.
The show runs about an hour, no intermission.
Seating will include chairs and floor pillows.
Street parking is available but we recommend arriving early to allow time to find a spot.
Content warning: drug and alcohol abuse, mature language, reference to SA
Suggested donation $5-10 at the door in cash or to Venmo @forferssake.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Location
The Shack
1023 Clouet Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
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