Amy Veltman is a New York City comedian, actor, and writer who performs and hosts comedy shows and fundraisers across America. She’s appeared at the Charm City Comedy Festival, The Ladies of Laughter competition, The Detroit Women in Comedy Festival, and at comedy clubs and bars throughout NYC, New Jersey, and Connecticut. For years, she co-produced the monthly show AP Comedy at West Side Comedy Club. 

She’s currently touring her award-winning, one-woman show ‘PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement‘, a comedic, autobiographical, musical romp through the pelvic floor to a place free(er) from shame. Winner of ‘Best Musical Comedy’ at United Solo for performances Off-Broadway in New York City and Best of Fest 2024 at Solofest, the largest festival dedicated to solo theatre on the West Coast. This tour includes a run at the Fringe. 

We chatted to Amy about the show, the continued taboo on what were euphemistically referred to as ‘women’s issues’, and why she’s bringing her ‘PSA’ to Edinburgh.

Can you tell us about ‘PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement’?

First of all, I’m thrilled to be talking with the Wee Review, because the chorus of the show’s most popular original song (according to me) goes, ‘Wee, wee, wee, wee, all the way home.’ It’s a sign I was meant to be in your publication, even if we’re using the word ‘wee’ a little differently… ‘PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement’ is a comedy about pelvic floor health—a topic which can affect women and men of all ages when things go south. I play multiple characters in the show and share some informative charts. I’m grateful that the show has been embraced by audiences in New York City, Los Angeles, and at many festivals in the U.S. One person—not related to me or involved with the production—has seen it in four different cities!

What were the reasons behind turning your experiences into a show? Was there still being a perceived taboo about such issues part of the appeal?

I’m educated, enjoy (real) science, and have access to great healthcare in the United States (which I realize is a rare and bizarre claim). However, when I started having issues, I didn’t know who to consult or how to phrase my questions. I was even too embarrassed to ask the physicians in my family—including my husband! Maybe I assumed that having digestive issues and leaking a little pee during a jog were unrelated and just part of getting older.

When I finally took stock of how much my midsection issues were affecting my quality of life, I resolved to seek treatment, even if I got laughed out of doctors’ offices or ignored (which didn’t happen).

I was shocked to learn both how common and treatable most pelvic floor dysfunction is. I created the show to spread the word and to give people a good time, not necessarily in that order!

You also co-hosted the ‘2 Moms on the Couch’ podcast. Can you tell us about that?

My co-host Dana [Dorfman] is a therapist and very funny. I’m the opposite: a comedian who has no business acting therapeutic, but I never let that stop me. We had a great run discussing different psychological themes as parents of teens with overlapping family drama (my first cousin is Dana’s sister-in-law)! When Dana committed to writing a book, along with her full-time job and parenting, the podcast was the one thing too many. It was a blast and something we’re both really proud of. The space that opened up when we stopped doing the podcast enabled me to create and perform ‘PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement’.

You’ve had success with the show in NYC Off-Broadway. What made you decide to bring the show across the pond to the Fringe?

I wasn’t quite sure the show would translate beyond the U.S., but when I brought it to London at the end of last year, some lovely audience members said I had to bring it to the Fringe. However, they were drunk, so I ignored them. When a dear friend in London, a very no-nonsense person in the entertainment business, saw the show and also said I had to bring it to the Fringe, I decided to listen. I’m so grateful to her for expressing her belief in me and the show.

This is your debut Fringe show. Is there anything you’re particularly looking forward to (or dreading!) about the Fringe?

I am looking forward to a month of conversations with strangers about pelvic floor health! I’m overjoyed to be able to escape the stinky garbage bin that is New York City in August for the enchantments of Edinburgh [Amy was obviously not in Edinburgh during the bin strikes in 2023]!

Beside ‘PSA’, can we expect to see you performing elsewhere during August?

I’m appearing on a couple compilation shows. ‘Sci-larious‘ is science-related stand-up comedy. ‘Everything But Stand-up‘ is… not. I was probably foolish to agree to being on both on 6 August after a performance of ‘PSA,’ but chalk it up to a rookie mistake and a desire to leave it all on the field. You can check out my website, www.amyveltman.com for other show dates and times.

Are there any other acts at the Fringe that you would recommend audiences see?

Yes! Here are three: I’m in awe of the talent of Dylan Adler and his hyper, clever musical comedy, served with dashes of tragedy and gymnastics. He’s bringing his show ‘Haus of Dy-Lan,’ which I saw in development. A huge treat. I can’t wait to see Andrea Coleman’s ‘Three White Guys Named John‘. As a comedian, she’s hilarious and an astute observer. As a lawyer, mediocrity is not on the menu. Cyrus DeBoo is an L.A. performer whose show about growing up in an Indian-Persian household as an emo gay child and fanboy is full of humor and vulnerability. His imitations of his parents are priceless, and it’s refreshing to see an autobiographical show whose main character doesn’t let himself off the hook when describing some of his challenges.

‘PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement‘  is at theSpace@Surgeons’ Hall, 10:50 Fri 1 to Sat 16 Aug 2025 at 10:50 and Mon 18 to Sat 23 Aug 2025 at 11:50.