Runaway Princess: A Hopeful Tale of Heroin, Hooking and Happiness
Mary Goggin
Bronx, NY
A hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness.
Former New York City call girl Mary Goggin, shares her award-winning true story of sex, drugs and Irish Catholic nuns, told with dark humor, unflinching honesty and unsentimental pathos as she recounts her journey from utter darkness to absolute joy.
Category: Solo Performance
Tags: Comedy, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Venue: Art Academy 301
Please note there is no late seating for this production.
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Artist Bio
Mary Goggin is a New York based actor born to Irish emigrants, raised in the Bronx and sent away to convent schools in both Dublin and West Cork. Ms. Goggin’s Irish Catholic experiences drove her further down a path of sexual repression and self-hate, eventually finding strength and redemption. A professional actor for 24 years, Mary has since appeared in numerous stage productions, television series, films and commercials.
To date, Mary’s most important work is the writing and performing of the award winning, life changing “Runaway Princess, a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness” It is her calling to destigmatize addiction and all that goes with it. To share her secrets, with unflinching honesty, giving others permission to share theirs.
Past Fringe Credits
Runaway Princess, a hopeful tale of heroin, hooking and happiness
2018 united solo ..best storyteller
2019 frigid nyc
2019 galway fringe ..best actor
2019 charm city .. fringiest show
2021 and 2022 rochester fringe
2022 edinburgh fringe
2023 cincy fringe