PERFORMANCE ART WITH PURPOSE.
Hi, there. We're The Fools! We're a group of artists in the Fresno area (Yokuts territory) who produce creative events for the express purpose of bringing awareness to, and raising funds for, an assortment of community, charitable, environmental, and social justice-orientated causes. We have raised thousands of dollars for multiple worthy organizations throughout our four+ years in operation. However, we are most proud of the communal opportunities we have created for an ever-growing number of engaged creators and atypical audiences.
HOW WE GOT STARTED.
The Fools began as a group of theatre nerds sitting around a dinner table, discussing how to get involved in the world-wide #Shakespeare400 event that took place in April of 2016. A few dozen artists banned together to accomplish our first project: a month's worth of Shakespearean-themed events spread all over town. Events ranged from play readings and movie nights to pub quizzes and game show competitions. Artists from Tulare, Hanford, Selma, Reedley, Kingsburg, and Merced helped us out.
Since then, our little troupe has expanded to over 100 members. We continue to invite anyone with a love for art and community to join our ranks. Whether you participate in one event, or volunteer for everything we do, once you're a Fool, we consider you a Fool for life.
Since then, our little troupe has expanded to over 100 members. We continue to invite anyone with a love for art and community to join our ranks. Whether you participate in one event, or volunteer for everything we do, once you're a Fool, we consider you a Fool for life.
