Hello! My name is Stephen Brower. I wrote PALATABLE GAY ROBOT, a solo comedy debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival next month. The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the largest celebrations of arts and culture in the world. Over 3,000 shows of every variety attend each year. Musical theater writers, cabaret stars, comedians, dancers, clowns, and drag queens all travel to Scotland to share their stories. Recent stand-outs that got their start at the Edinburgh Fringe include Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s FLEABAG, and the Broadway hit, SIX: THE MUSICAL. It's a fantastic opportunity. The only catch is that artists are responsible for financing their own projects. Some shows have lofty producers already attached; others (like me) take their show to the Fringe hoping to attract the attention of producers interested in investing in the show’s future. I wholeheartedly believe in this project, and I’m confident in its long-term return. But it takes money to make money, right?? And boy, has it taken. My starting goal for this fundraiser is $10,000. Due to the popularity of the Fringe, it’s incredibly expensive to secure a venue, a place to sleep, and flights to and from the city. Other large fees include marketing materials, show insurance, technical support, international taxes, and the things you need for the actual show (props, costumes, music, rehearsal space, etc.). I’ve had the artistic support of some very talented friends. But I’ve made it a proud point throughout this process to always pay them for their work. Even if it’s just chump change and some free wine... Part of your donation supports the belief that professional artists should not work for free. >>>>>> So…what is this show about? PALATABLE GAY ROBOT is an edgy amalgamation of stand-up and theatre. Experience an array of perfected prototypes as one comedian recalibrates his queerness for optimal effect. It’s funny, thought-provoking, and entirely original. At its core, PGR is a show about queer identity. It explores the relationship between art and product. What does it mean to be a comedian in the age of algorithms? How much of ourselves are we willing to expose? And can we face the future with a sense of humor? We spend so much of our lives looking outward. Taking the time to peer inward at our own internal hardwiring can feel daunting. But by understanding ourselves, we can begin to understand each other. I hope audiences walk away from this show feeling a bit more sentient. **Any donation that goes beyond the starting goal will be set aside for the future of this project. Our team has big dreams for PALATABLE GAY ROBOT. And with proper financing, we hope to make those dreams a reality. Thank you for supporting the arts!
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