A Girl Named Doug: time for the underdogs to have their time in the spotlight

Our world is filled with underdogs, black sheep, wanna-be's and plain old dumb asses.

We have met them or at some point into our lives have found ourselves to be one. If you are one, don't worry, I'm not going to make fun of you. These stereotypes are the basis and common thread which brings the randomness that is A Girl Name Doug together.

The Darin' Joes (Robert Castillo, Fan Tse, Josette Jorge, Simon Yang, Josh Hallem, Darlyne Dolap and managed by Annie Jang) is an ensemble of young sketch performers based in Vancouver (eAsT sIde!..re[present mofos!) and in my opinion have a promising future ahead of them.

We began the night with one lucky winner @ studio 16. A member of the audience got to enjoy the show in its entirety on stage with a very important task that could benefit everyone. The details I will keep to myself because I am evil that way (muahahaha!) and also I will not get into the sketches, but there are hints within their program if you are interested.

In sketch comedy performers present quick, to the point and often times unpolished mini-playlets. I like this kind of comedy because the energy is always high and if done correctly with smooth transitions is a fun experience. It is also common that sketches will be offered to the audience and the result can kill the energy. Usually when this happens it is either the content, the delivery or the audience not getting it.

The Darin' Jones were daring and were able to keep the energy up. I do hope to see them continue on in the future and pushing themselves and their craft more up into the next level.

The audience who will really appreciate this performance are the Nintendo generation and younger or those who keep up with pop culture trends. A fun appetizer as you head out to see other shows at the Fringe Festival.

A Girl Named Doug is on as part of the Vancouver Fringe. For more information go here.