To be clear, this is not an advertisement for myself or even necessarily a move I plan to be proud of in retrospect, but we didn't get to acknowledge it much in the paper, and – at least from where I'm standing – it looks like a night full of hard-working, wonderful people (who happen to be freaks) that you probably won't want to miss. It's barely about me at all, even. I'm not even sure why I'm there. But it is about Beth's continued CRAZY vision for this town, so I'm happy to support. (Also, Janine Klein is worth the price of admission alone). You can find tix over at Beth's site here. Things start grooving after 7 p.m. tonight with the show kicking in around 8 p.m. WOW.
Here's all the where's and whatfors:
BEATNIK marks the BMP debut at THE VENUE (511 Virginia St.) on Tues. Dec. 3rd, 2013. A unique, audience interactive 60?s themed, underground speak-easy event. Patrons will get a flashback experience full of all things groovy from the 60?s. Come hang with the BEATS, poets, freaks, geeks, dancers, hippies,songwriters, groupies, comics, activists, actors, advocates fans and artisans of the 60?s. Enjoy a cocktail, while mingling around the Darth Knapik & Bonnie Sprung art gallery or having a one-of-a-kind beat poem written just for you by the poets of POETRY VENDING MACHINE or engaging in a political discussion or joining in a drum circle. Audience members can come dressed in 60?s attire and be as involved or uninvolved with pre-show mingle events as they desire.Producing Artistic Direction by Beth MarshallWhat: BEATNIK (A 60?s FlashBack ONE-NITE ONLY EVENT)When: Tues. Dec. 3rd, 2013Where: The Venue 511 Virginia Dr. Orlando, Fl.Showtime: 7pm pre-show events/8pm main stageTicket Price: $20(Raffles,Vendor Purchases/Cocktails not included in $20 price)Recommended for adults. Minors will not be allowed in The Venue without a parent/guardian present.To purchase advance tickets- visit BethMarshallPresents.com (Box Office at 7pm)-(Only 60 seats remaining)Meet The Company-Beth Marshall- Mama Beth (Aka Cass)Anastasia Kurtiak-Assistant to Mama Beth (Cass)Blue-Goldie HawnAlex Mrazek – Fabulous Gay HostJanine Klein- Janis JoplinBilly Manes-Andy WarholTod Caviness- The Wise BeatSamuel Butcher-The Beat KingGabe Patrick- The Young BeatAdrian LePeltier- The GodFather ProprietorJennifer Bonner- The Feminist HistorianMike Deaven- Druggie Beatles FanJulie Snyder-Crazed GroupieAndy Haynes- The Neurotic Young WriterDarth Knapik- The Visual Artist MadmanKat Moreno- The Feminist Political ActivistCara Fullam- The Feminist Beat PoetBrett P. Carson- The Bongo BeatMadison Graham- The Deaf Flower ChildJohn DiDonna- The Phantom WriterErin Brenna Manin- 60’s Hippie SingerAmanda Hughes- Flower Child Star ChildWill Hagaman- The ComicVita DeVoid- Burlesque DancerTod & Christin Caviness- The Lovers Beat Dance DuoTed Campbell- Side Show FreakVarieTEASE-Laugh-InThe HippiesAmanda HughesMadison GrahamErin Brenna ManinBella MullerThe ActivistsKat MorenoCara FullamJohn McDonaldJennifer BonnerThe GroupiesJulie SnyderMikeDeavenThe BeatsRob GeeTod CavinessSamuel ButcherGabe PatrickSusan WoodburyKate LockWoodMomo EarleTHE CREW:The Venue StaffThe BMP CrewDarth Knapik- Set DesignJay Ferrence- Production Stage ManagerMolly Walz- Costume CreativeAnastasia Kurtiak- Assistant Stage ManagerBlue & John Valines- Sound DesignAmy Hadley- Lighting DesignKristen Wheeler- PhotographyShane Wheeler- Graphic DesignFront of House- Chris Foster & Theresa Rogers
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