Writer-performer Gabrielle Leonore brings award-winning show, My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star, to the Toronto Fringe for eight performances on Tuesday June 30th at 5:45 p.m, Thursday July 2nd at 10:15 p.m, Saturday July 4th at 4:45 p.m, Sunday July 5th at 2:30 p.m, July 6th at 8:15 p.m, July 7th at 1:00 p.m, July 9th at 10:15 p.m, and July 11th at 6:30 p.m at Soulpepper Theatre’s RBC Finance Studio. It was also featured at the Orlando Fringe Festival and Squeaky Wheel Fringe in Sarasota earlier this summer.
My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star is about the life story of hot and autistic (“hotistic”) “Inspirational Porn” star, Gabrielle Leonore, filled with anecdotes of sex, drugs, and everything else no one prepares you for as an autistic, bisexual woman. It offers a perspective rarely seen onstage. Public discourse around autism is currently shaped by fear and confusion, whereas My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star provides clarity, humanity, and nuance. Featuring elements of burlesque and storytelling, the show has received multiple 4 star reviews as well as an Almost Favorite Award from Fringe Quickies in its Edinburgh Fringe run. In its debut, the show also earned both the Social Good Award and Social Media Slayer Award at Tampa Fringe. Reviewers have praised the show as:
“A one-woman look at life’s problems and opportunities… Funny and may even make you think.” — Derek Awards
“Sexy, witty, and unique…a stunning one-woman show from an up-and-coming artist that stands boldly amongst more established works.” — FringeReview
“Sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek humor carry the performance, which is candid and vulnerable during many moments of Leonore’s autobiographical monologue.” — Orlando Sentinel
“I’d definitely recommend this show to any other “hot-tistic” neurodivergent fringers whose story is likely to resonate with. But I’d actually recommend it even more to neurotypical ones, who have much to learn from…the autistic experience…Leonore’s achievement here is something that deserves accolades without an asterisk.” — Orlando Theatre Review
Highlights:
Irreverent, yet Important Storytelling: Rare and raw perspective of an autistic woman in a culture that often misunderstands autism, claiming space through bold authenticity.
Award-Winning Performer: Rave Reviews at Orlando Fringe, 4 star reviews at Edinburgh Fringe and Almost Favorite Award from Fringe Quickies, plus Social Good Award and Social Media Slayer Award at Tampa Fringe.
Performances: My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star will be at Soulpepper Theatre’s RBC Finance Studio June 30th to July 11th.
About the Venue:
From the Toronto Fringe website: “The Toronto Fringe is a grassroots, charitable organization that runs Ontario’s largest performance festival, the Toronto Fringe Festival, the curated Next Stage Theatre Festival, and various year-round programs that benefit youth, emerging artists, BIPOC artists, artists with disabilities, and the performing arts community at large..”
Ticket Information:
Ticket link here: My Life as an “Inspirational Porn” Star! | Toronto Fringe You can find more information by visiting fringetoronto.com.
Media and Press Requests:
For press tickets, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Gabrielle Leonore | 954-675-4009 | gabbycab1994@gmail.com
Toronto Fringe Publicist: Damien Nelson, damien@wantandable.ca
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