“I dreamed of coming here. It’s a real pinch me moment.”
WHO: Nicole Travolta
WHAT: “Bad with money, great with a (spray) gun. A one-woman show about a compulsive shopper who freed herself from debt and shame (and the weight of a famous last name) one spray tan at a time. Spray tanning is one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets. As a skilled impersonator, Travolta introduces her audience to some of the… how shall we say…. eccentric… clients she’s met on her shockingly bizarre journey through the world of spray tanning. Doing Alright has enjoyed sold out runs at The Groundlings Theatre and Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles.”
WHERE: Greenside @ Riddles Court – Willow Studio (Venue 16)
WHEN: 20:55 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
It’s my first time in Edinburgh, and also my first time at Edfringe! I’ve fallen in love with this beautiful place, it’s magical. Being at Fringe feels so surreal to me. When I opened my show in Los Angeles in January, I dreamed of coming here. It’s a real pinch me moment. I think the most magical part of the festival itself is watching so many talented performers from all over the world showcase their work. Each artist has a different story to tell, and it’s such a supportive community. Something that’s often hard to find in this industry.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Since this is my first Fringe, I’m really learning as I go! I can tell you this though. From a personal stand point, a lot can change in one year. Never in a million years did I think I’d be HERE after beginning to write my show in 2022. I’m absorbing so much, and have a better understanding of how it all works for future Fringe performances!
Tell us about your show.
“Doing Alright” takes you on a chaotic journey of my life as a compulsive shopper with a large sum of “mall debt” , divorce, familia trauma…and then freeing myself from it all when taking a job as a spray tanner. I do a lot of characters and celebrity impressions, so I use those skills to animate some of these chaotic stories.
My show really hones in on my relationship with money. A topic that not many openly discuss, and one that many feel a lot of shame around.
I co wrote my show with my Director, Lauren Burns. I came to her with this idea back in February of 2022, and when she heard my story (with her jaw on the ground) she said “let’s do it”. We opened the show in this past January to a sold out run at The Groundlings in Los Angeles, and Dynasty Typewriter. We did two shows in Las Vegas, and after Fringe we are headed to Pittsburgh and NYC!! I’ve been doing this for 8 months, and every time I get up on stage to perform it still feels like magic.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Avital Ash Workshops her Suicide Note
Everyone’s Worried About Eve
Courtney Pauroso Vanessa 5000
Maria DeCotis Before the Drugs Kick In
These are all strong female voices whose journeys I’ve been following. Not to miss!!
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