…a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness
Tuesday night’s performance at the Irish American Writers and Artists. This one’s for you, Malachy. You’re here… You’re in my DNA…
Me and Malachy in January 2024… Last words to me at QED as I got on stage, “Go on Mary…” I will Malachy.
“Great performance today by Miss Mary Pat Goggin. Educational, emotional, hysterical, and ultimately the truth about addiction and recovery. Tears and laughter in a full house. ”
~ Maureen Higgins
“Her face lights up the stage and her characterizations paint for you quite cinematically the elements of this incredible but true story….
…One moment being hysterically funny, the next breaking your heart!”
~ Fran Sisco
Here’s the review from Jeff Spevak for opening night September 18. Jeff was spotted again September 22, at the final sold-out show. I guess he really liked it.
My rescue morkie, Joey, made this Fringe joyful. And Joey, as “the medium,” was brilliant as the “hound from hell” in the hilariously funny “The Vole Sisters Invite You To a Peculiar & Intimate Evening of Mystic Spiritualism.”
Rochester Fringe Press
Since debuting in 2012, the Rochester Fringe has drawn more than 650,000 visitors from all over the world to more than 4,500 diverse performances and events. Featured in 2021 and 2022 at this Fringe, Runaway Princess play will be back at the Spirit Room with performances this week September 18 through 22.
Rochester Fringe Press
Broadway World: ‘An important show.’
RocCityMag: ‘true, award-winning story.’
…and I’m going back with plenty to say. Stay tuned!
“Gripping… a show that can empower and heal.”
Kirk Sheppard (see video)
Theatre Critic, Cincinnati
“A wild ride.”
Rick Pender’s Theatre
“I am in tears all over again writing this review, but I can tell you this: Goggin delivers and I left the playing space with happiness in my heart.”
League of Cincinnati Theatres
Runaway Princess was in the primary lineup for the 20th annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio, with six performances June 9-15.
Ms. Goggin,
I want to say that on Friday June 2nd when you were in the Southern Maine Women’s Re-entry Center here in Windham and you passed out the flyers to your performance I felt the realness that was about to take place. When you began I was not sure where you were going with the it, but then when you got into the deep dark part of your life in addiction and everything else it made me know that no matter who you are it can happen to anyone. I now know that I am definitely not alone in this journey. I really connected with you and your performance. I cannot wait to see it with all the bells and whistles…. Again thank you for going out of your way for us women, we needed that.
Kerry
It is soothing to get ready for the road…to pack, throw out old stuff…down time alone. Create programs…Not stressing… I am excited about my new friends and experiences. making this world better…playing it forward.
Friday, June 2, at the Maine State Penitentiary, and then Joey and I driving to Cincy Fringe. Gas money accepted.