Solo Show Fringe Journey: Too Much of a Good Thing

Hi everyone! I’m Rachel Redleaf, an actress living in New York with a passion for making people laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time). I grew up doing community theater in Arizona, and the stage is truly where I found home. You might recognize me as Beth from Netflix's Atypical or as Mama Cass in Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. But today, I’m here to talk about my next big adventure: taking my one-woman show, Too Much of a Good Thing, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August!

Why Edinburgh Fringe?

After years of acting, a pandemic, and a SAG strike, I decided to take matters into my own hands. I developed Too Much of a Good Thing to showcase my comedic talents and share my personal journey towards breast reduction. It’s a wild ride from being a card-carrying member of the Itty Bitty Titty Committee to the President of the Big Booby Brigade. Through laughter and a few tears, I tackle body image, self-love, and the hilariously awkward moments of growing up.

The show premiered in my hometown at Greasepaint Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ, and then made a splash at the NYC Fringe Festival in April 2024. Check out this great review it got: Review

The response was incredible, and now I’ve been invited to the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

What Do I Need?

To bring Too Much of a Good Thing to the Edinburgh Fringe, I need to raise $10,000. This will cover:

Travel: Flights to and from Scotland in August (€1,066)

Living Expenses: A shared room for me and my stage manager (€2,688)

Venue Cost: Renting a space for the full 25-day run (€1,600)

Fringe Registration Fees: Registering to be in the program (€300)

PR/Marketing: Advertising, posters, leaflets, graphic design, etc.

Insurance: Liability insurance for the venue

Tech Fees: Hiring a tech person for the duration (€735)

Videography + Production Photos: Capturing the magic on film

Lost Income: Covering my living expenses while I’m away and hoping to find a sublet for my NY apartment

Your Support Means the World to Me!

And now, for the fun part – the incentives! Here’s what you can get for supporting my journey:

Incentives:

$50+: A social media shoutout thanking you for your support.

$100+: A signed postcard from the show.

$250+: A personalized video message from me, plus all of the above.

$500+: VIP tickets to a future performance of Too Much of a Good Thing (dates and locations TBD), plus all of the above.

$750+: A unique prop from the show (not my bra, don't worry) and a Producer Credit on the website.

$1,000+: An exclusive one-on-one Zoom Q&A session where you can ask me anything about acting, the show, or life, plus all of the above.

$2,000+: A dinner with me in New York City (travel not included), plus all of the above.

I’m incredibly excited about this opportunity and deeply grateful for any support you can offer. Whether it’s a donation, a share on social media, or just spreading the word, every bit helps!

Thank you so much for being a part of this journey. Let’s make Too Much of a Good Thing the talk of Edinburgh Fringe!

With love and laughs,

Rachel Redleaf