“I suppose the lesson I’ve learned is to follow through on your dreams because they actually can come true.”
WHO: Kate Skinner
WHAT: “Alone in the world – as only a widow can be – Broadway actor, Kate Skinner’s moving journey through love, loss and online dating at 70. Navigating a landscape where ‘Man, 67, seeks woman under 30,’ her stories are wickedly funny and deeply poignant. Through it all, her love for Ron McLarty remains ever-present. ‘Kate touches on the deepest themes of our lives with the lightest of touches. If you’ve ever loved, lost or dared to love again, this is theatre not to be missed’ (Terry Johnson).”
WHERE: 10 Dome at Pleasance Dome (Venue 23)
WHEN: 13:25 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
I have heard about the Fringe for decades. Friends have performed here and people I know have attended shows here and they always extolled the virtues of it as completely unique and a once in a lifetime experience, In the back of my mind I thought perhaps a show I was involved with would be asked to the Fringe but that never happened. So I was forced to bring my own show to the Fringe to make my dream come true.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Well, one is that in 2024 at a dinner party I was asked where do you see yourself in 2025. And out of my mouth came the answer–“I am going to take my one person show to Edinburgh” without actually having one to take! So I then had to create a solo show. I called upon a writer friend I’ve known for 45 years and got him to write it with my assisting and then we brought a director on board I’ve also known for 45 years and we managed to fashion a play that we were all proud of. And I suppose the lesson I’ve learned is to follow through on your dreams because they actually can come true.
Tell us about your show.
My friend, the writer Mark Hampton wrote it for the most part taking what I have told him in great detail about my life and recent experiences in the online dating world and fashioned it into something stage worthy, Then we brought the director Michael Edwards on board and he became intimately involved in the process from that point on. Before that I was introduced to Anthony of the Alchemist Arts Collective as a possible producer for the show at the Fringe by Terry Johnson (playwright and director). Anthony has been a godsend and I couldn’t have come other the Fringe without his expertise. He has guided me along with way for over a year in preparation of this moment. He also brought on board Fergus, who is our ace stage manager who does our lights and sound as well. I did a presentation in upstate NY at a small theatre that was doing a SoloFest in mid March and then another one in NYC in June. I have no current plans to bring it anywhere else but one never knows what the future holds!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to see much as I’ve only been here a few days but I did see OUT OF MY HEAD at the Pleasance starring Jeremy Stockwell who is a superb actor and great storyteller. It is a show about Alan Watts who was a philosopher in the 60-70’s. I wanted to see THE CUT with Ben Pope today but it was sold out. I hope to see more over the next 10 days as there are so many splendid and interesting shows on in every direction!
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