“During the pandemic, I felt a strong yearning to pick up the material again. My relationship with my mother has evolved and so have I.”
WHO: Jean Franzblau
WHAT: “A sexy story filled with drama and comedy, love and lust. Jean’s mom liked her new boyfriend and was disappointed when the two broke up. As close as she is to her mother, Jean can’t bring herself to explain the reason: She’d have to reveal that she’s a very kinky girl. She explores the early childhood hints that she was wired differently and shares her bumpy, awkwardly arousing journey towards self-acceptance. Ultimately, mama gets an earful. Featured on Playboy Radio and selected Top Ten in LA by Stage Raw. ‘Beautifully written; perfectly balanced’ (NoHoArtsDistrict.com).”
WHERE: theSpace @ Niddry St – Lower Theatre (Venue 9)
WHEN: 22:15 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I felt drawn to EdFringe like a magnet this year. I’m actually not typically someone who takes huge financial risks and flies halfway across the world. But that’s what I’m doing. What kind of spell has the EdFringe put on me! I can’t wait to be immersed in the diverse, creative environment and am honored that I get to be a part of it. Watch out EdFringe, here comes my kinky show!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
My mission is to shift the culture to a more compassionate world – whether it’s as a consent expert at universities, an intimacy professional for TV, film and theatre, a teacher of cuddle therapy, or the performer of “My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky.” In 2023, I got this gut feeling that now is not the time to hold back. Whatever my gift is to the world, I need to give it now. My show is the best I have to offer distilled down to a whiskey shot of love. I’m bringing myself right to your doorstep to deliver it. Meet me there!
Tell us about your show.
My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky is an award-winning sexy story filled with drama and comedy, love and lust. It’s written by Jean Franzblau (that’s me) and is produced by Fringe Management. The show used to be called Coming Out Kinky. It was developed and directed by Karen Aschenbach and performed in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.
During the pandemic, I felt a strong yearning to pick up the material again. My relationship with my mother has evolved and so have I. This resulted in a cascade of re-writes and creative activity for the past 22 months. The show is funnier, deeper and sexier than ever. The production is making its European premiere at EdFringe and is available to tour after.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I’m excited to see Toni Nagy’s Grape Culture and Ben Kassoy’s The Funny Thing About a Panic Attack. I’ve seen and definitely recommend A Transcriber’s Tale.
And here’s something else exciting. Torrey Shine is putting together free solo show compilations at the Brew Doghouse Hotel. She welcomes us to start each morning with her curated variety showcase featuring the very best solo shows at the Fringe! Rotating daily line-ups include storytelling, theatre, clown, cabaret, spoken word and comedy. We’ll laugh, cry, and feel – while sampling several solo shows at once, in this one hour compilation series. Doesn’t that sound great?
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