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Creative Origins of Puppy Love

About 2 years ago I decided I wanted to write a spoof on the werewolf genre—what if, instead of turning a person into a ferocious monster, magic turned someone into a harmless puppy—or werepuppy?

I originally conceived the idea as a film script, but the more I developed the project, I realized that the completion of a film with this level of fantasy would require some serious special effects and computer graphics—but perhaps I could convert the story to a live theatre show and let my audience’s imaginations fill in the gaps!

The result is Puppy Love.

Fringe Theatre Festivals are a great way to see artists pushing the edges of live performances and this year was no different! Thanks to all who came out to my solo show, Puppy Love! If came to see it but you didn’t fill out a survey about the show and you’d like to, you still can here.

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Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Puppy Love’ at San Diego Fringe Fest

World Premiere of “Puppy Love (The Werepuppy)” to Enchant Audiences at San Diego International Fringe Theater Festival

San Diego, CA – 4/15/24 – The San Diego International Fringe Theater Festival is thrilled to announce the world premiere of “Puppy Love (The Werepuppy),” presented by the Exuberant Theatre Company. This wild and whimsical solo show, set to run at OB Playhouse May 16-26, 2024 promises an enchanting experience for audiences of all ages.

A creation of Sean A. Mulvihill, an actor based in San Diego, “Puppy Love (The Werepuppy)” follows the story of a shy stagehand infatuated with the star of a Vegas circus show. Desperate to be lovable, he makes a wish, but to his surprise, the magic turns him into a cute puppy – a “werepuppy.” As he navigates his new furry form, his path crosses with the acrobat he adores, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming misadventures.

Can he break the curse and find true love? Audiences will be taken on a wild comedic journey as solo performer Sean A. Mulvihill embodies a colorful cast of characters in this delightful production.

“We’re excited to bring ‘Puppy Love (The Werepuppy)’ to the stage at the San Diego International Fringe Theater Festival,” says Sean A. Mulvihill. “It’s a story that combines humor, heart, and a touch of magic, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences.”

Sean A. Mulvihill is a member of the Actors’ Equity Association. This production is being presented under the auspices of the Actors’ Equity Association Fringe Festival Code.

About Exuberant Theatre Company:
The Exuberant Theater Company is a San Diego-based theatre group dedicated to producing imaginative and entertaining performances that delight audiences of all ages.

About Sean A. Mulvihill:
Sean A. Mulvihill is an actor, director, and theater/music teacher based in San Diego, CA. He is a faculty member of Mockingbird Improv, Act Live Now, and Music Pillars here in San Diego. He is also known for directing the feature film Act Social, starring Colin Mochrie, which won the “Film Heals” Award at the 2021 Manhattan Film Festival.

VENUE:

Wildsong (OB Playhouse & Theatre Company)

4944 Newport Ave UNIT D, San Diego, CA 92107

SHOW DATES:

Thursday May 16 10:30pm

Sunday May 19 2:30pm

Thursday May 23 7:30pm

Saturday May 25 7:30pm

Sunday May 26 2:30pm

Tickets and more info at: https://sdfringe.org/events/puppy-love/

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Exuberant Theatre Celebrates One Year in San Diego!

Art is Exuberance

Wow! We’ve been in San Diego one year and we couldn’t be happier about it. We’ve taught improv, sketch, acting, physical theater, and screenwriting. We’ve performed onstage at Mockingbird Improv and Finest City and coached actors for Music Pillars and Trinity Theatre Company. We also had a community impov jam at Mission Beach Park several times and got to know some of the amazing talent in the local community over the past year.

It is fitting that we moved to San Diego during theatre month! Go check out some shows this month: sandiegotheatremonth.com

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ABC Improv Scenes-Act Social Kickstarter Rewards

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5to1T798dQgPlease subscribe to our YouTube page here so you get all the clips that will come out in advance of the film’s release!

Everybody: thank you so much for backing Act Social Film! The scenes were done alphabetically. Below is a list of names so you can follow along and see when your scene comes next!

Thanks Again!!!

Act Social Kickstarter Backers with ABC Game Reward
Alex Panetta
Ali S
Alice Allan
Allison Thompson
Amy Angelilli
Amy Windover
Andrew Alder
Andrew Clark
Angelica Johnson
Audrey Law
Barbara Tint
Belinda Fu
Beth Boynton
Bettina Horvath
Bill Pressly
Black Rock City Repertory Theatre
Bob
Bob Kulhan
Brandon Barash
Brandon Strawder
Brian
Brian Curran
Brian DeWeese
Brian Krumm
Brian Mistler
Brian Moore
Brian Spillane
Brittany mortimer
Bruce
Bryan Battista
Bryan Blackburn
Burke Morton
Carr R Wheat
Catalina Gaete
Charlie Grosso
Chris Steckler
Christine Langmayr
Christopher Flagg
Christopher S McHenry
Colin Berney
Cory Chele
Craig Keeling
Damian Marks
Dana Mitroff Silvers
Darren Stevens
David
Daynen Biggs
Debora Rabbai
Deborah G Harding
Denelle Meagher
Diane Rogers
Don Waisanen
Dora Winters Ruijs
Elena Giorgi
Ellen Feldman Ornato
Ellen Veenstra
Emma Erlandsdatter
Emma Yun-chieh Hsieh
Eric Fisher
Ernesto Quintero
Estefany Silva
Esther Kern
Evey McKellar
Evgenia Vlasova
Fabian Brüggemann
Forrest Foster
Gail Whipple
Gary Pickus
Grace Genevic
Greg Hudson
Hal Peller
Heather
Heather Barfoot
Jan Roger Henden
Janice Veenstra
Janis Pease LaRocque
Jason Whisman
Jeani Frickey Saito
Jenny Raymond
Jeremy M Melker
Jess Barrett
Jessica Massey
Jill Sodt
Joanna
Joe Dunn
Joel Veenstra
John Gamble
Jonathan Argue
Juan José
Jude Treder-Wolff
Karina Mikhli
Kathy Dee Zasloff
Kayla Gibson
Kayla Hambek
kayross
Kelly
Ken McArthur
Kimberly Davis
Kristin Casey
Kristy Lenuzza
Ktdaylutz
Laura Schultz
Lawrence Vergun
Leela Vox
Lisa Brousseau
M.A.
Maarten Joosen
Macdara McGrath
Marco Castronovo
margot escott
Marian
Marian Rich
Mark “Polar” Adam
Mary
Mary Hillhouse
Matilde Bernabei
Maui Vang
Maureen Thompson
Maxine Sitkowski
Melissa Dinwiddie
Melissa Wickerd
Michael McCaffrey
Michael Null
Michael Pettenato
Michelle Richman
Mindy Smith
Nancy Watt
Nate Smith
Nathan Agin
Neil Curran
Nisha
Pamela Burke
Paolo Puleo
Patricia Madson
Patricia Montgomery
Patrick & Maryann Mulvihill
Rachel Bock Reese
Rachelle Hauser
Rebecca Barber
Renatus Hoogenraad
Rich Steeves
Riegan Sage
Robert Long
Ronnie Ashline
Roy Vongtama
RUTH
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Ryan Martin
Scott Cousland
Sean O’Connor
Selena Kohel
Shannon Hughes
shannon michelle whitaker
Sheila Frampton Cooper
Stacy
Stephen Bowers
Stephen Clouse
Steve Harshfield
Steven Beauchem
Steven W. Disbrow
Susan Lund
Ted Delorme
Ted DesMaisons
terje
The Creative Fund by BackerKit
Tim Hall
Todd Hart
Tom Wilde
Torborg
Travis Flournoy
Udit Rastogi
Valarie Irizarry
Wendy McClintock
Will Foy
Yael Schuster
Yael Schy
Zack Spencer
Zane