An email today from Byron Asher of M34 Productions, who's Be Brave Anna! is currently generating buzz at the New York International Fringe Festival.  As he describes it:

Presented in the 19th century French melodrama style, it is a new comedy based on the life and times of Anna Nicole Smith.  But this is not your average run-of-the-mill celebrity farce that is so common in the Fringe these days.  Our play is a loving and respectful, yet hilarious, account of a simple woman fallen from innocence.  It follows the life of our heroine from Texas to Hollywood and on its way explores what it is to be virtuous in this society driven by celebrity culture.  "Discover American virtue: trash, glitter, ambition, and your own series on E! In a world of reality television, YouTube confessionals, and celebrity worship, what's a girl from Texas to do?"

Mr. Asher portrays J. Howard Marhsall.  Here's a video of the piece from it's inaugural production at Brown University last year:

I'm looking forward to checking out this one and so many others in this year's festival.  If you've seen anything and want to recommend, please let us know in the comments!