Edinburgh Fringe Hits Play NYC At The Second 'Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest'

Peter Michael Marino, Harmon Leon, and Walter Michael DeForest present twelve diverse shows from solo comedies to fake tribute bands that rocked the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This unique theatrical event is back for the second time - taking over the intimate second floor of the historic Ryan's Daughter (350 E 85th St, NYC) on February 24 & 25 from 1:00 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. Acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe artists from NYC, Philadelphia, and London will be presenting encore performances of their critically acclaimed shows that played the world's largest arts festival in 2017; as well as revivals of shows from 2012-2016, and previews of new shows headed to Edinburgh in 2018.

Tickets for each show are $10. Festival Pass is $35. Full bar. Beer specials courtesy of Coney Island Brewery. Brunch catering courtesy NYC's go-to for authentic German meat and sausages Schaller & Webber Catering.

HOW MUCH: $10 for each show. $35 Festival Pass.
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unofficial-upper-east-side-edfest-tickets-42515268312

FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

3:00 p.m. Paul Valenti's "The Long Miserable Journey to Happiness"
Put yourself in Paul's possibly capable hands, while he clowns, cajoles, charms, flips, falls and flops his way to discovering what exactly (if anything) makes us truly happy.

4:30 p.m. Chris Davis' "Drunk Lion"
Follow a lion who spends his days drinking, until he meets Chris, a young foreigner learning how to speak Spanish. The unlikely pair forge an intoxicated bond over life, love, and alcohol.

6:30 p.M. Adam & Jenny's "Pop Filter"
The music you love to hate and hate to love! Adam Blotner & Jenny Pinzari satirize pop music past and present with original songs and characters. 'Side-splitting musical satire...well-written, insanely catchy tunes & hilarious characters.' **** (FringeBiscuit)

8:00 p.m. All Star Reading of Peter Michael Marino's "Desperately Seeking the Exit"
The critically acclaimed true story of the making and unmaking of the West End flop "Desperately Seeking Susan" gets a new twist as Pete's tale is joined by David Carl, Coco Cohn, Carl Andress, Chris Harcum, and Frank Vlastnik.

10:00 p.m. Revival performance of "Harmon Leon's Big Fat Racist Show"
Comedian and VICE contributor, Harmon has made a career out of infiltrating extremist groups. Take his hand as he leads you on a journey undercover with the heinous Westboro Baptist Church, at racist assault weapon gatherings in Kentucky, and with white supremacists that try to recruit him at Applebee's. Plus songs!

11:30 p.m. Free at Last TV presents: "Sister Mary's Playtime"
Join Sister Mary McArthur and her special guests as she battles the blues with her unique comedy and variety. No pulpit. No psalms. No prayers. She's not that kind of nun! She's the songs, show business and show tunes kind, with some games and guests for a lull-busting lunchtime lunge.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

1:00 p.m. Walter Michael DeForest's "Van Gogh Brunch Yourself"
Based upon the letters of Vincent and Theo and the Memoirs of Vincent's stay in Auvers-sur-Oise by Adeline Ravoux, DeForest sets the record straight on a true artist's personal struggle for humanity while creating art with the audience. Food will be provided by Schaller & Webber Catering, along with brunch drink specials.

2:30 p.m. Amanda Miller's "How to Suffer Better"
Who's suffering best? The alcoholic, homeless man, elderly widow, mute maid, clown, or angry teenage boy? You decide. **** 'Ludicrous comic talent' (Arts Fringes)

4:00 p.m. Christine Holt's "Domesticated"
In a world of boozy nights, dark alleys and a #metoo uprising, Mittens- the city kitty- has gone rogue. Intertwine in 9 lives is the secret life. Every cat has one. Domesticated is a show about private thoughts and private parts with rebellious acts of vaudeville.

5:30 p.m. Katie Kopajtic's "Confessions of a Personal Trainer"
Katie is a luxury personal trainer in NYC. She's thrilled to be working with you on her journey to wellness!

7:00 p.m. Anders Lee's "Dummy" (EdFringe preview)
Diagnosed at a young age with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Midwestern American comedian Anders Lee Lee dives headfirst into questions of disability, education and what it means, in our hypercapitalist, technology saturated age, to truly be "dumb."

8:30 p.m. PJ Landers' "Searching for Pop" (EdFringe preview)
The story of a 29-year old man's quest to find the father he never knew and the emotional coast to coast journey he goes on that will change his life forever.