Amanda Melhuish
New York, New York
Join queer comedian Amanda Melhuish (Reductress) on their cumming out journey, where they attempt to master masturbation — and finally orgasm for the first time. Don't miss your chance to watch this fearless comedian take on all things vibrators, strap-ons, and orgasms in an hour of totally TMI comedy.
Featured in Cosmopolitan.
Won "Outstanding Touring Production" in the Funniest of Fringe Awards at Pittsburgh Fringe.
Directed by Laura Fabius (The Onion).
Swearing Audience InteractionThe Buzz Intro Interview
Amanda Has Bangs
1. Why should people see your show?
My show is a hilarious, heartfelt stand-up hour about masturbation. It's very queer and very TMI. People call me the Chappell Roan of stand-up (a big compliment, but I accept <3 ). I think audience members will resonate with my fearlessness in sharing my real clusmy journey towards coming out...and get a lot of laughs along the way. I talk a lot about the pop culture of the 00s and what we closeted gay girls were doing online (superwholock!), so I know there are lots of people who will feel very seen by this show. And I really care about destigmatizing sex and sexuality. I'm a Reductress contributor and my director has written for Reductress, The Onion, and more — so I can guarantee, we're very funny.
2. What about festivals intrigues you? And why the Atlanta Fringe?
I love festivals because it's an amazing way to share my show with tons of people who may otherwise have never seen it. I cannot wait to connect with the folks of Atlanta. I've heard tons of amazing things about Atlanta Fringe from friends who've performed here and I know I'll have a wonderful time myself.
3. What inspired you to create this?
I was inspired to create this show because I'd never heard anyone else talk about not liking masturbation, and I felt like such a freak. Can I be a sex-positive slut if I don't like self-pleasure? Is something wrong with me? I don't want anyone else to feel alone. I wanted to share this peculiarity, share my long road to accepting my queerness, and empower everyone to love themselves as they are.
