Ryan Gamblin,
Sound Design
Written and Performed by Michelle Renee Johnson
Co-Created and Directed by Lila Rachel Becker
MJ dives headfirst into a chaotic romance with alcohol, craving the validation she’s always lacked. As her nights spiral and the blackouts pile up, the wild stories she creates become her legacy—memorable to others, but hazy to her. MJ is left wondering: is it better to be remembered for the chaos, or forgotten entirely?
Part of 59E59 Theaters' East to Edinburgh 2026
Michelle Renee Johnson (Playwright/Performer) grew up in East Tennessee and began performing in community theater at a young age. She studied at the Barrow Group in New York and was inspired to create her own show after attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023. Extra Dry is her first solo show.
Lila Rachel Becker (Co-Creator/Director) is a DC-born, Brooklyn-based director and writer. She has directed and developed work with theaters all over the country, including Luna Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, Pioneer Theatre Company, Woolly Mammoth, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Portland Stage Company, and Folger Theatre. Her work has been seen internationally at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Associate Member, SDC.
A/Park Productions (Producer) is a NYC-based production company led by Allison Parker that produces both in New York City and in Edinburgh for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Recent NYC credits include: Eyes Gliding Over Me (Zoopraxic), The Whole of Time (The Brick), R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots (a reading with SCLA, Czech Center), Saturn's Children (a reading, Torn Page), and La Musica Deuxième (Torn Page). Recent Edinburgh credits include: Do This One Thing for Me (Bedlam, 2024), Unseen (Zoo Playground, 2024), and Funny Guy (Greenside George Street, 2024). Allison is thrilled to return to the Edinburgh Fringe this August with Extra Dry, performing at Greenside Riddles Court.
www.a-parkproductions.com