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SHOWTIME May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Runaway Princess at Ernie O’Malleys Speakeasy on East 27th Street NYC
May 8th at 7PM
Runaway Princess is back in her home town New York City.
Summer For The Princess… BorderLight Festival
Grit and Grace: Runaway Princess Shines!
“Runaway Princess is a beautiful, vulnerable, and powerful piece. Mary crafts a story that transports us through time and space ~ from seedy bathrooms to new beginnings ~ with poetry, grit, and deep emotional honesty. At its core, this is a story of hope and resilience. Mary’s performance is raw, grounded, vulnerable, and commanding ~ a deeply human presence on stage. It’s definitely a journey worth taking. Go see!” ~Caitlin Hart
“Say It Ain’t So” Storytelling Salon
O’Malley’s (27th Street, NYC) storytelling Thursday, May 8. My ancestors are there… I’ll be back.
Wortham Was So Worth It…
Thank you Wortham Arts Center (Asheville, NC)!
Sold out shows…
Great talk backs after each show…
I felt so taken care of by the staff…
challenged by the talk backs…
and grateful for this opportunity.
Anti-Trafficking Talk Back
On this #NationalHumanTraffickingAwarenessDay, a look back at a talk back following a performance of Runaway Princess, a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking, and happiness in January 2021. The talk back was a partnership between the Cinema Arts Center and the Suffolk County Anti-Trafficking Initiative (SCATI).
Runaway Princess in 2024
Left Ireland On Fire…
“Your story touches deep nerves, hidden secrets, shame, guilt and transformation. The rising of the Phoenix. Very resonant on many levels with the Irish public! Beautifully, vulnerably and very courageously done! You left Ireland on fire!“
~ Ann Tyrell
I’ve been reciting “If you are proud that you are Irish” since birth. I have always been proud to be Irish. After the Sean O’Casey Theatre Festival, I know that the Irish are proud of me. I was told Irish people don’t raise their hands – not true. The secrets are spoken…. and The Magdalene Laundries cleaned up.
Read this interview with Mary Goggin about her show returning to Ireland.
Read this article from The Irish Star.
Winning in Winnipeg…
Selling out shows. Connecting with audiences. Sharing my secrets and giving others permission to share theirs. The Princess was a winner in Winnipeg. Here’s what they’re saying…
“Runaway Princess is a powerful, transformative storytelling experience. Mary Goggin’s performance at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival’s MTC Up the Alley venue left a profound impact, offering a message of hope and resilience amidst adversity. Her honest and heartfelt narrative not only brings healing to those in need but also opens minds and hearts, fostering greater understanding and compassion.”
“At first, I thought it was a retired person doing theatre as a bucket list item. But it got very real, very fast. It made me think that we should all preserve our life stories, every trauma needs a voice….”
“Goggin’s happily-ever-after doesn’t leave a dry eye in the house…”
“Storytelling was on point… the content creates empathy, compassion, and strength…”
“Poignant, deeply personal… Candid and courageous… A cautionary tale and a message of hope.”
“Goggin’s ability to weave elements into a coherent and compelling narrative is a testament to her skill as a storyteller…”