“If you love lesbians and history, you’ll love this 1 hour play!”
WHO: Jessica Toltzis
WHAT: “Never underestimate the power of a lesbian in love. Edie is based on the fabulous life of Edith Windsor and her sexy and tumultuous relationship with Thea Spyer. Edie sues the United States of America and convinces the Supreme Court to recognise the love that she and Thea share, changing the very definition of marriage. In her ground-breaking, decades-long journey, Edie struggles with the pain and joy of being herself while proving, once and for all, that love is love. This remarkable one-woman show stars award-winning actor, Jessica Toltzis.”
WHERE: The Annexe at Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29)
WHEN: 21:10 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This is my second time, but the first time on my own, with my show, Edie. The first time I was at the Fringe was in high school as part of the American High School Theater Festival, playing Touchstone in As You Like It! Fringe is so special–it’s filled with incredible performers, artists, and like-minded people who want to come here and change audiences–I had to come back again. Now, as a producer, writer, and actor, it’s a lot more work (and fun)!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
ENJOY IT AND TAKE YOUR TIME! There’s a lot to do at Fringe–too much, in fact–and you have to give in to the fact that you can’t do it all! Once I arrived in Edinburgh, it took me a few days to remember and accept this truth, but now that I have, it’s made the festival more fun!
Tell us about your show.
Edie is inspired by the fabulous Edith Windsor, who sued the US government, won, and went on to legalize gay marriage in the US. So if you love lesbians and history, you’ll love this 1 hour play! I wrote, produced, and am starring in it! I have an amazing director and associate director/stage manager who have helped this piece come to life. We sold out off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters and are now at the Fringe! After Fringe, the hope is to continue performing this show and turn it into a TV show or movie!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
You have to see The Marriage of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein, Jack Offerman’s Big Uncut Flick, and Shell! These shows are funny, moving, and worth the ride!
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