Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dog Powered Robot


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   delete. Beeblebrox (talk) 16:26, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Dog Powered Robot

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Sounds like a nice show. However, if I understand it correctly, this was a 3-minute piece in 2010 and a 50-minute piece in 2011, performed only at the Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival--which isn't the biggest venue around. The reviews are exclusively from the local press: three short paragraphs on this blog, a few more paragraphs on this blog. What's in here is invisible to me. This isn't even a complete blurb. This is the most noteworthy of the bunch--and, might I add, makes it sound like a show I would enjoy too. But, unfortunately, I don't see how this meets our notability guidelines. Sorry. Drmies (talk) 01:54, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Keep. Hi there -- are you looking for sources outside of the local press? Atlanta picked up one of the stories here. The Orlando International Fringe Festival is the longest running of its kind in the US and one of the largest in North America. Dog Powered Robot received seven awards at show and was just named "Best Fringe Show" by the Orlando Weekly. Are the blogs the problem? We were up against shows from New York, Japan, England too. Let us know what more you need. Thanks. Jollycookritt (talk) 02:26, 24 August 2011 (UTC) — Jollycookritt (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
 * Hello Jollycookritt. It's not so much what I need; I don't decide on these matters, a consensus of other editors will. BTW, I've place a "keep" in front of your name, figuring you'd be on that side. What we need is multiple sources reviewing or discussing the production/group in depth; mentions in just the local press are usually not enough to be deemed notable. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 02:44, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I looked at your sources. Notability for the festival has to be established in that article, but the FAQ from the organization is not going to help much. The Atlanta mentions--it's a few paragraphs in TheDailyCity.com, which doesn't strike me as a very notable publication. But I am going to stay out of this and let other editors weigh in. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 02:57, 24 August 2011 (UTC)
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 * Keep . Also, here is a new link for the Brink Magazine article (which was not correct before) with a full review of the show. You can also see it in a PDF here. Is there a preference of which one Wikipedia would like to use? I'll continue pulling more sources about the Fringe Festival's notability. Thanks, Jollycookritt (talk) 16:52, 25 August 2011 (UTC) You are free to comment all you like but only one bolded !vote per customer please. --Ron Ritzman (talk) 02:06, 31 August 2011 (UTC)


 * Keep. Dog Powered Robot was one of the top shows at the 2011 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, which is the longest running Fringe festival in the United States. There are a few shows that have started at some of the Fringes here in the US and gone on to open on Broadway, most specifically Urinetown, and from the Orlando Fringe specifically Toxic Audio, and most recently 6 Guitars which premiered in the 2010 Fringe will be going to Off Broadway for a short run. In regards to Dog Powered Robot they started a cult following the year before at the 2010 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival when they premiered in part of another show called the Creative Mind Experiment. With the business savvy and personable Evan Miga he’s created a great show that appeals to all audiences. It also helps that they have the adorable star of the show Fisher Miga the little Pomeranian that powers the robot. At the festival there is a strict time limit on the load in and load out of all shows, with Dog Powered Robot, they not only had a huge set, but many technical aspects to their show and were always able to build and strike the set in the allotted time. Whenever they had a show they would also sell merchandise, which was so popular they were having to take orders that would have to be shipped out after the festival was over. They know how to market themselves, and have the show to back it up. It’s a fun show that appeals to the kid at heart, but also has the adult aspects so that everyone can enjoy. I know that not only does Miga Me Productions have a great future, but so does their show.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.101.51.47 (talk) 14:28, 26 August 2011 (UTC)  — 97.101.51.47 (talk • contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic.
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 02:01, 31 August 2011 (UTC)


 * Delete and consider better options to let the world know about DPR. The show does not meet notability standards for Wikipedia, as per Drmies. Bella the Ball (talk) 12:50, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete - No notability established. Most of the arguments in favor of it, such as from the IP address, are more about why it's impressive rather than about providing sources or policies that would keep it from deletion... Sergecross73   msg me   17:53, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete. Seems like advertisement. Only minor coverage in local press. -- P 1 9 9 • TALK 14:50, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


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