Sandra Risser
Edinburgh
Amy, Fate and Me
FREE FRINGE FESTIVAL
On a long drive through desolate terrain a woman is drawn to an out-of-the-way town. You'll laugh, cry and applaud this woman's journey as intuition and fate conspire to force her to face her own frailties. But, when faced by evil, is she up to the challenge? "Amy, Fate and Me", a compelling one woman drama, is based on Sandra's life. It's a character study of a lost woman.
"Everyone's raving about "Amy, Fate and Me" and your dynamic performance. We hope you'll return for a full run." - Mira Theatre Guild, '10
Written and performed by Sandra Risser: Sandra has acted for over 20 years performing such memorable roles as Maude in "Harold and Maude", Romaine & Woman in "Witness for the Prosecution" and Miss Clairee in "Steel Magnolias". "Amy, Fate and Me" is her first foray into writing. It's a story she knew she had to tell.
"...a wonderful job of acting. The story is enthralling" - Daily Republic, '10
Directed by Roberta Tibbetts: Roberta received her degree in drama from U C Berkeley and trained at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. She's acted and directed for over 30 years. She teaches actor workshops. Roberta says "working with hew playwrights is a challenge but they are what keeps theatre vibrant".
To watch a short video clip, click on the following link: Video Clips
August 5 through August 29 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm FREE Laughinghorse@The Counting House The Lounge ( Venue 170) 38 West Nicolson Street
Phone Contact: 07570 918294 (after 4Aug)
American Cougar Of Comedy
FREE FRINGE FESTIVAL
"Being a cougar (dating younger men) isn't easy but someone's got to do it. Might as well be me." - Sandra Risser
After performing to sell out crowds in San Francisco and having a successful run at the Brighton Fringe Festival, this self proclaimed slut brings her side-splitting humor about being a cougar, life, sex and living in the fast lane to Edinburgh.
This is not just another comedy show. Sandra collects written questions from the audience. Throughout her show she draws them out out of a hat to answer. She'll surprise you with her honesty. Unlike many comics she actually answers the questions (click on link below to see what one reviewer said). Her answers are funny and insightful. No topic is taboo:
- When did you loose your virginity? - Do you smoke pot? - What's the down side to being a cougar? - When's a man too small? - How would you change the world? - What did your grandmother smell like?
"...you made my night.. we laughed all the time and left feeling delighted, cherished and having seen someone original, honest and funny." - Eric Page reviewer for Gscene Magazine, Brighton Fringe Festival '10
For his review click on the following link: http://www.gscene.com/arts/American_Cougar_Of_Comedy_Sandra_Risser_The_Temple.shtmlhttp:er_The_Temple.shtml
"You were awesome. I got many emails saying how much people loved you. I'll definitely book you again soon." - Seven Nights Live comedy
Sandra's been doing stand-up for 10 years. She's opened for Bill Santiago (Comedy Central Special, Craig Ferguson Show, Conan O'Brien Show), Larry "Bubbles" Brown (Dave Letterman Show & Las Vegas), Andrew Norelli (Comedy Central, Craig Ferguson Show, Las Vegas), Jeff Applebaum (Craig Ferguson Show, Joey in "The Rat Pack" tour)
"You killed at Pepperbellies" - Mothershed
To see this cougar in action click on following link: Video Clips
August 5 through August 29 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm FREE Laughinghorse@ThreeSisters Room With A View (Venue 272) 139 Cowgate
Phone contact: 07570 918294 (after 4Aug)
For my other gigs in Edinburgh click on Performances
