Lou Laurence is an award-winning singer, songwriter, comedian, playwright, host, producer, and improviser. And, as many successful artists will tell you, those things usually don’t pay the bills. So, Laurence has a jobby-job, writing for AI so that AI can write articles. Her jobby-job comes through with a very “enticing” offer — full time work with full benefits, just so long as she doesn’t sing about relationships or anything that might compromise the corporation .
It is a dilemma.
Laurence shares her problem with her date Karl, a somewhat clued out tech worker who doesn’t get it. Fortunately, the Fringe festival audience does and we’re along to hold space for Laurence’s struggles. After all, many people in the audience live those struggles.
Laurence’s show is a gem. She sings, plays guitar, talks to the audience like we’re her best friend. She explores the thorny problems of her romantic and professional life through smart lyrics as much as she does through key signature changes. I’m talking sultry ukulele ballads. How often do you get to hear that? It’s a delicious production with an easily relatable Faustian bargain. Laurence is easy to adore, and the audience makes no secret of its feelings for her.
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