Show Pony is told by a woman standing on the other side of the story. Through music and storytelling, Irene Molloy revisits her childhood entrance into show business with her mother-an upbringing shaped by unrelenting pressure. As a mother herself, she reclaims those experiences, questioning what was asked of her and what she chooses to carry forward. Featuring five original songs written and performed by Irene, Show Pony is a reflection on ambition, agency and the courage it takes to step out of a role you learned too young how to play.

About the Artist(s): Irene Molloy is a New York–based writer, songwriter and performer whose work explores identity, belonging, ambition and motherhood. A former Broadway and television performer, she now creates original music and theater, including 'The F Word' at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. She has released multiple music projects, played many live shows along the East Coast and has directed 'The Fantasticks' and 'Cabaret' at BCCPA and 'Bacon Clickbait' at NYNW Festival. Her forthcoming album, Melt the Bars, will be released in Fall 2026.

Artist(s) have also performed at the following Fringes: Philadelphia Fringe Festival