Harvest Festival THEATRE EVENTS at The WORKSHOP Theatre

all shows $18 unless otherwise listed - - - - [Buy Advance Tickets Online]

Day of the Dad - by Kevin Podgorski - Howie's mom died 6 months ago. His lover of 5 years, Kenyan, is slowly pulling away from him. His neighbor‑ lady friend, Dolores, doesn't know when to mind her own business, and to cap it off, his now widowed father, Sonny, falls off a ladder and is forced to move into Howie's once peaceful Cleveland home. Howie is determined to make the best of the situation. Tuesday 10/25 5p; Wednesday 10/26 8:30p; Thursday 10/27 9p; Saturday 10/29 3p – (90 minutes) - $18

For the BENEFIT of Miss JENNIE GOURLAY – by Billy Hipkins Jennie Gourlay was an actress about to get a shot at stardom at Ford's Theatre, a shot that was canceled when John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln. So what became of Jennie? And why is Billy Hipkins taking her story so personally? Strong identification with a fellow also-ran, or is his current show biz life a karmic payback? Was he Jennie Gourlay? Or did he shoot Lincoln? And why does he love hoop skirts so much? Let him tell you in his one‑man adventure through her story, his story, and history. (90 minutes) –Saturday 10/29 5:30p; Sunday 10/30 5p - $18

Tickled Pink - a comedy/variety review Tuesday October 25, 2011 - 9:30pm - $12.00 (includes a beverage) Join hosts Jed Ryan and Tom Ragú as they present the different, the unique and the misunderstood in "Tom Ragú Presents: Tickled Pink" - a comedy & variety show featuring some of NY & NJ's best comics, musical acts and misfits. Scheduled to appear: Ben Lerman, Tom Ragú, Lester Greene, Bone Intell, Juan Pablo and Chanelle Futrell.

Radclyff: The Completely Honest and Mostly True Story of Victorian England's Second Most Notorious Invert - by Kestryl Cael Lowrey - full length - Radclyffe Hall was a butch who swaggered her way through the early 20th century. She smoked green cigars, had innumerable affairs, and wrote the censored lesbian classic, 'The Well of Loneliness.' This pseudo-historical solo performance weaves stories from Radclyffe's life with what England's second most notorious invert would say about queer life today, such as: "what happened to 'romantic friendships'? What the hell is a 'genderqueer?! And where can a butch get a good haircut in this town?!?" - Performances: Thursday 10/27, 7:15p; Friday 10/28, 6pm (45 minutes) - $18

Spooky Pflasterpieces: Staged readings of a multitude of short spooky and comic plays by Duncan Pflaster! Ghosts, costume parties, censorship, and much, much more! Sure to bring a chill to your back and a smile to your face- the spookiest bone is the humerus! - Wednesday October 26, 2011. 7pm - 1 hour. $10, includes wine reception.

 

The Wastes of Time by Duncan Pflaster - When a young man starts dating a guy 10 years older, his mother tries to be accepting, until she discovers she has more than one reason to be wary of her son's new boyfriend. A powerful and provocative play that challenges what we think we know about love. - Performances: Tuesday 10/25 7:30p; Wednesday 10/26 5p; Friday 10/28 9p; Saturday 10/29 1p - (90 minutes) - $18 - "a beautiful and well-constructed play" - Mario Fratti, America Oggi; "relevant, insightful, and emotionally moving" - Jerry Portwood, Backstage.

Lesbian Shorts: An Evening Of Short Lesbian Plays: 1) A Fine Romance – by Carol Polcovar - Girl meets girl on the internet. There is that spark but will sexual politics keep them apart? 2) The Mole - by Barbara Kahn, Directed by Steph Van Vlack. Best friends are forever, but lovers come and go. Guess who's coming to dinner - again... and again... not again. 3) The Best Actress Whoever Lived - by Carolyn Gage The year is 1930, A young, closeted reporter arrives at the dressing room of stage and film star Nance O'Neil. O'Neil is playing Irene Dunne's mother in the film "Cimarron." The reporter is aware of the rumors about Nance's lesbian affairs, and Nance is aware that the reporter is closeted. As the two women spar over issues of authenticity and reputation, Nance makes the intriguing proposal to give the reporter the story of "the greatest actress who ever lived" in exchange for the opportunity to interview the reporter about her life. Nance begins to tell the story of her affair with Lizzie Borden. 4) Working Things Out by Carol Polcovar Opposites attract then drive each other crazy. Join Sue and Nan as they maneuver, manipulate and try to work things out. 5) A Relationship's Beginning In Act 10 by Marjorie Conn a non-chronological, episodic short play of two women, Miriam and Catherine, who are falling in love with each other. Each act is a snippet of those delicious and poignant early days of getting to know each other. Saturday 10/29 7:30p; Sunday 10/30 3p – (75 minutes) - $18

Three Ways - by Michael Bettencourt - a collection of three works by Michael Bettencourt which examine the love of men for men: Body Electric - [Walt Whitman as a male nurse during the Civil War]; Sporting Goods [the pleasures of "sports approved flesh"]; and Click [the moral conflict between companions when one murders a homophobe.] Thursday 10/27 – 5:30p; Friday 10/28 7:15p – (75 minutes) - $18

CLICK - by Michael Bettencourt - Special Event - A performance of CLICK followed by an audience talkback session and reception. Sunday 10/30 at 1pm - $10

Zombies! - A Modern Dance Program - Featuring "Dark Window" Choreographed by Chris Anderson. - The boys fight the bullies after being picked on for dancing ballet. Through the shadows of the dark window is the tie that binds the spirit to the Underworld. Live a little. Die a little. Can there be unity with Zombies? Witness the sexy, funky thrill of the dance in this choreographed playground presented by the Rhythm Knights Dance Troupe. - In "Pirt" we watch a backward strip number while exploring the performance of sexuality and in "Buy Season Tickets To THIS, Mofo!" - originally performed at Sarah Lawrence College in 2010 - we have a ballet burlesque set to music from Rossini's "William Tell." It begins as a classical ballet variation and ends with the ballerina succumbing to what she perceives is the audience's desire to ogle her goodies. Both pieces choreographed and danced by Caity Gwin's alter ego Vicky Badd. In "A Working Man's Dancer" we pose the question: "If Fred Astaire is the Cary Grant of dance, then what is Gene Kelly?" The answer: He is the Marlon Brando of dance! This piece is choreographed and danced by James Martinelli, who captures the essence of the truly American style of Gene Kelly. Finally, in the piece "Leslie 4 Eer" choreographed by James Martinelli and Linda Arezzoa, a dance team called The Shindigs highlights the work of teen sensation Leslie Gore. Saturday 9:15pm [reception] $25

 

Free READINGS Series at the JAN HUS PLAYHOUSE

Goodbye Tarzan - by Larry Hassman. Watch the fireworks: Throw four gay & lesbian show-biz egos in the midst of making a movie, along with their assorted vulnerabilities and fluid sexual orientation, into one big pot, where one of the ladies decides to have a baby and seduces the director's virgin boyfriend into being her stud, as his lover the director - deeply focused and hell bent getting past company security goons to get oil pollution and disturbing footage for Goodbye Tarzan, the whistle blowing movie he is shooting in Africa - juggles his personal and professional life. Thursday 11/3 - 7pm – FREE

Derby Day – by Alex Bond. Cecile and Lenore, best friends growing up in Louisville Kentucky, have returned to Louisville for the funeral of Carl Stuart Smith, Cecile's gay older brother. It is Derby weekend in Louisville and not a convenient time for anyone to have died. Cecile and Lenore are actually attending the funeral for reasons other than bereavement. As we get to know these ladies, Carl Stuart's Ghost, his daughter Charlene, and his final partner Arturo, we learn that secrets have been carried for far too long, and survival is at the root our actions. Saturday 11/5 - 2:30p – FREE

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JAN HUS THEATRE - 351 E 74th St. New York, 10021 [between 1st and 2nd Ave]

All Out Arts Youth Workshop, in conjunction with the Coalition of Queer Youth - presents a collaborative work based on interviews of homeless young people living at Sylvia's Place emergency shelter for LGBTQ youth. $15 Saturday 11/5 - 5p; $15 Sunday 11/6 at 5pm; ($25 includes Both Sunday's AOA Youth program and "Out In The Open" benefit reception)

Our Youth Programming Is Made Possible By A Generous Grant From

Out In the Open: Stories of Queer Oppression and Empowerment - is a work of spoken word theater that explores the effects of homophobia and transphobia across diverse communities and experiences. Stories of sexuality, gender identity, discrimination and empowerment are illustrated through 16 original spoken word monologues based on 91 interviews poet Andrea Cofino conducted. Special Benefit Performance and reception: 11/6 at 7pm - ($25includes Both AOA Youth program at 5, and "Out In The Open" benefit reception)

 

Women’s Poetry Invitational - hosted by Roxanne Hoffman
Join us for an evening of women writers, an night of inspiration and empowerment. Special guests and an open mic, followed by a meet and greet reception. This event is hosted by Roxanne Hoffman, publisher of Poets Wear Prada. "One is not born a woman, one becomes one" ~Simone de Beauvoir
Friday 11/4 - 8pm - $12

 

Halloween Variety Show - hosted by Frank Calo and Teresa Fischer
Not ready for Halloween to end? Join us for this post-Halloween variety show special! Hosts Boris Calo and Teresa Ratchet will take you back in time to the Halloween that was!! After this scary fun post Halloween treat enjoy some leftover corn candy and other ½ price post Halloween treats at our reception! Saturday 11/5 – 7pm - $18

 

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