Hot Dates

Los Angeles, CA – June 2nd, 2017 – Shira Leigh, better known as musical artist Shiragirl, will make a worldwide debut of her new solo show “Hot Dates” in the 2017 Hollywood Fringe at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St., Hollywood.

“Hot Dates,” directed and co-created by Natalie Mitchell, with creative consultant Deana Barone, details memorable moments in the life of a Bisexual Jewish American Ivy League Punk Rock Pothead Princess. Interspersed with dating scenes, Shira takes us on a journey of her life, from her girlhood milestones to attempted womanhood. The show features song, dance, storytelling and mischief.

Shira Leigh is proud to be popping her Hollywood Fringe cherry; she has been a prior participant in NYC and Philly Fringe Festivals. Shira studied theater at University of Pennsylvania, and Goldsmiths College in London. After graduating, Shira formed an all-girl band and crashed the Warped Tour as Shiragirl. She created the Shiragirl Stage for female artists, where she shared t

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What’s your show about?

My show is about memorable dates, literally and figuratively, in my lifetime- from girlhood milestones to attempted womanhood.

What was the inspiration for it?

I have always been obsessed with dates, and the concept of time. I studied performance art at UPenn with Deb Margolin, and since then have had the goal of doing a one-woman show. Last year, I took a Hollywood Fringe storytelling workshop with Deana Barone, and the dream rekindled. Being a single woman dating in LA, I meet a lot of other single ladies with similar frustrations and experiences, so this seemed like an ideal platform to broach the subject.

Will this be the first time you are performing this show?

Yes, this is a world premiere!

What is it about the Fringe that is so conducive to presenting solo shows?

The Fringe community is extremely supportive and receptive. There is also a real community vibe, it feels almost like a family.

Solo shows can be a tricky undertaking

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