FREELOADER IN THE HOUSE OF LOVE
(formerly The Mermaid’s Tears)
“But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.” — Hans Christian Andersen
A heart-warming tale of money, porn, art, and emotion . . . The story of a woman who has lost everything so she has nothing left to lose.
Developed with and directed by Charlie Varon plus character work by Julia McNeal.
Boulder Fringe Festival 2019 — ““Most Compelling Story” Award
San Francisco Fringe Festival 2018 — “Sold Out” Award Winner.
Tucson Fringe Festival, 2019
Rogue Festival, Fresno 2020
“Like the porn director in her tale, we can't say no to her. What's more, we didn't want to.” — Kathleen Allen. Tucson.com, January 2019
“. . . wild, well-written script. Truly original, a bit risque, very unique premise and execution. Plus, it’s totally fictional (I think!) and stands out amongst the wealth of one-person shows for that reason alone.” — Fringe Lurker, San Francisco, September 2018
“Humor, pathos, fantasy, melodrama – it’s all here in this one hour solo performance. You will see interesting relationships run their course, wild fantasy and rich imagery told through the writing and delicious acerbic wit from Pine’s performance. She is mesmerizing and a powerful storyteller. Pine is an excellent writer and performer, she takes the audience on an entertaining ride that piques the senses and the imagination, Highly Recommended!” — Jo Tomalin Fringe Review, San Francisco, September 2018
Why I wrote this show: from King’s River Life. . . . https://kingsriverlife.com/03/04/rogue-performer-preview-freeloader-in-the-house-of-love/
