EdFringe Talk: Do You Accept These Charges?

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“Edfringe is like this big fantastical wonderland to us over in Los Angeles and I feel like I have a key to a magical kingdom or something.”

WHO: Laurie Magers

WHAT: “A bad boy? Hot. A bad person? Not. It’s Christmas Day and Laurie’s on her way to visit her boyfriend… in prison. A must-see fringe debut from US comedian Laurie Magers (Netflix’s Obliterated, Upright Citizens Brigade) about the time she dated an incarcerated multi-felon. Unapologetically hilarious and unflinchingly honest, Laurie reflects on her real-life relationship with a guy behind bars – from phone sex to prison letters, visitation to vaginal drug smuggling. This true story confronts love addiction, sexuality, abuse, and the complexities of the American prison system. But don’t worry, it’s super funny.”

WHERE: Below at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) 

WHEN: 15:10 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

I’ve been to the city before and I LOVE it, but I’ve never been during the festival and I’m out of control stoked to be attending as a performer this year. Edfringe is like this big fantastical wonderland to us over in Los Angeles and I feel like I have a key to a magical kingdom or something. I truly can’t wait. I’ve done the Hollywood Fringe Festival as a performer and director, which is the biggest one we have in our country and by all accounts it doesn’t even hold a candle to the intensity of Edfringe. I’m ready and raring to go.

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

I’ve learned that I need rest. I’m so used to going a million miles a minute and saying yes to everyone and everything that comes my way. I love walking down all paths and leaving no stone unturned. I most certainly have not absorbed this lesson yet. I still suffer from FOMO more than anyone I know, and have a really tough time taking a break.

Tell us about your show.

My show is about the time I dated a guy in prison. It’s a truly wild story and the show is a wild ride. It’s non-stop emotional whiplash and is as funny as it is heavy. I wrote it, and I’m producing it with Suzanna Rosenthal Productions who was recommended to me by my publicist as well as a couple friends. I had a limited run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and I plan to take the show to New York, London, and anywhere else that will have me!

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

They should see Heavenly Baba from Ismael Loutfi. Just like my show, it’s also an unbelievable but true story from his life that is poignant and funny. His experience is uniquely Floridian and Muslim. I haven’t heard a story like his. They should also see One Man John Wick from Woody Fu because it is silly and fun and insanely well done. And who doesn’t love John Wick? Finally everyone should go watch Murder, Oops! from Molly Sharpe. It is the most unhinged solo play I have ever seen and I mean that as the highest compliment. I nearly cried from laughing every minute of watching that train roll off its tracks.

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