“I’ve learned is to pack my patience and carry a positive attitude everywhere I go. If I’m too tired or run down to smile, I force myself back into my flat to sleep until I can find the energy to bring a good vibe.”
WHO: Stacie Burrows
WHAT: “In this solo Southern Gothic drama blending film, theatre, original songs, and true stories, ‘LA-based Texan Stacie Burrows is good company’ (Scotsman). With a backdrop of dive bars and graveyards, Burrows goes to El Paso, Texas where her grandfather drank himself to death in the 50s and wound up buried in another woman’s grave. As she moves through generations of her family, we learn that history doesn’t always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. This is a tribute to the perseverance of women who carried on raising children despite being tethered to an addict.”
WHERE: Attic at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33)
WHEN: 12:50 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
This will be my third EdFringe show. I took Bulletproof Unicorn in 2022 and Laughable in 2024. I’m one of those masochists that starts writing the next show the minute I get home from the previous festival. I adore the Fringe and the magic that it brings into my life. I get to meet and support artists from all over the world. I am always so excited to see so much creativity on display, to hear unique stories, and mingle with fellow artists. There is an air of positivity that permeates the entire city. I live for this.
I consider it a great festival if I have met new friends. We go through it together, celebrating the hits and commiserating our misses. It’s a reunion of sorts for some of us. As a punter, I’m genuinely motivated by connecting with my audience on the streets. Striking up an organic conversation and then winning them over to see the show is a thrill.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2024 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
My biggest lesson that I’ve learned is to pack my patience and carry a positive attitude everywhere I go. If I’m too tired or run down to smile, I force myself back into my flat to sleep until I can find the energy to bring a good vibe. As a solo performer, it’s my face & name on the billboard. So, if someone has a negative experience with me because I was stressed or tired, I have only myself to blame. I save the tears of burnout and exhaustion for behind closed doors. I have also learned to keep my expectations at a reasonable level. No one owes me anything. I am entitled to nothing. I have to earn whatever good is coming my way.
Tell us about your show.
No Good Drunk was a collaboration of incredible talent from across Los Angeles. I wrote the script, as it is based on true stories about the generations of my family that were upended by alcoholism. The music was co-written by me and Sam Small. Sam Small is an LA-based singer/songwriter/producer who is known for his melodic psychedelic folk rock. His prowess as a poet made him the perfect partner in telling these stories through song. We went into Kevin Jarvis’ studio, Sonic Boom Room, Venice to record the soundtrack with a full band. The album will be released on Spotify in July.
The film elements were shot and edited by LA-based production companies Goode & Dunn and Musebelle LLC.
My stage director Katierose Donohue Enriquez walks the line between humour and tragedy like none other. She guides the development of the story with passion, heart and determination.
I did a workshop performance in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June 2025. My hope is that No Good Drunk finds success in the marketplace and has an opportunity to tour across the UK and US.
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
I have so many favorites! Here are a few: Michael Traffeur stuns in The Pink List, Briony Price has a voice that will blow you away, Garry Star amuses and delights, Cat Cohen makes me snort-laugh, Furiozo is the clown to watch, and John Norris in Mr. Chonkers is the most absurd thing I’ve ever seen.
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