“When you get hordes of artists creating their own content, through their own filter & insanely unique vision of the world — it’s explosive!”
WHO: Mitch Hara
WHAT: “(Mommy’s a whore, Daddy’s a hitman). Laugh, cry and see God in this award-winning solo show by writer/performer Mitch Hara. Strap yourself in for a heart-wrenching rollercoaster ride you’ll never forget, featuring sex, drugs, disco balls and blackouts. All during an audition for Hamilton Unplugged. Directed by Carlyle King. ‘Genius! Run!’ ***** (LA Times). ‘Insanely entertaining’ ***** (IndieWire.com). ‘Dark and seductive’ ***** (StageRaw.com). ‘Hilarious!’ ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). Winner: Best Show, Hollywood Fringe. United SoloFest NYC. Whitefire Solofest. ‘Hilarious and heartbreaking’ ***** (TheaterMania.com).”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Patter House – Nip (Venue 24)
WHEN: 13:40 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
OMG. I love the creative tornado embracing the artists & supporters. We’re in this together. There’s an electrical current & community of excitement, expectation & effervescence sweeping the Fringe!!! I’ve been involved and won “Best Solo Show” in the Hollywood Fringe, Whitefire SoloFest, UnitedSoloFest NYC. I mean, when you get hordes of artists creating their own content, through their own filter & insanely unique vision of the world — it’s explosive! My moto is: i never wait for 12 people to give me permission to do what i love. Boom baby!! Life is short and so am I. Live theatre is my heart and soul. Sharing my world with an audience is my passion. It’s why I’m here, to effect people with my humor and heart!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
I’ve learned to celebrate my uniqueness and I’ve gown fascinated by myself. I actually love everyone’s reaction to me. Everyone says, I move molecules when I walk in a room. That I disturb the peace. And I’ve also realized, I can’t give two shits about what anybody else thinks about what I’m doing, saying or being. And yes, I’ve absorbed the lessons. The closer I get to death; I just don’t care about the tidbits of nonsense. Plus, why would you put your healthy self-image in somebody else’s dysfunctional hands. Why would you give away your power. But you know, that’s me. Follow me on TicTok @mitch.hara & insta @mitch.hara
Tell us about your show.
It’s about my life, my baggage, my scars, my insanity, my growth, my triggers, my irreverence, my elevation to amazing!!! I wrote it, i lived it, i survived it, I’m taking it on parade and showing the immediate world my emotional roller coaster of a ride to becoming me!!
My parents were speed-freak alcoholics and in the mafia. hence the subtitle, “Mommy’s a Whore, Daddy’s a hitman” and you know, you become what you see. So, I’m a little slutty and if you piss me off, I may hit you with my car. You’ll laugh, cry and see God. I’m you’re designated drunk driver, so hop in mutherfu*kers, it’s a ride you’ll never forget.
Carlyle King is my magical director. Fringe Management is producing, Mike Blaha & Nigel Miles-Thomas & my sponsor John Metzner/Purple Donut. During my sold out run recently in Hollywood, Sony Pictures Execs said, “You’re a cross between, ‘Fleabag’ & ‘Baby Reindeer,’ they’d love you in Edinburgh! Well, Edinburgh, HERE I AM!!! I’m so excited, I’m emotionally hard. PS we’re pitching my show as a series!! PSS Soho Theatre, I’m ready for you!!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
OHHHH so many!! I wanna see and experience the international creations of like-minded humanoids. Last year I was there for 9 hours picking a venue and I saw 7 shows!!! I was vibrating. There’s something for every palate. Sherlock Holmes Last Act, A transcriber’s tale, Mother had two faces, anything at the GILDED BALLOON!! Shout out thank yous to: Tik Tok, Johnnie Walker, 8ight Plus, The Skinny, Playbill, The list, Red61.
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