I haven’t performed in Portland in a hot minute! ITs always fun to share the stage with Svetlana Trantastic, who incorporates puppets into her political performance art. I’m excited to see the performances from these burlesque artists and musicians! I heard the venue is really nice.
Then, a few days later, I’m hosting my own show. I’m renting a theater to have it in. Many of the actors who have read before are unavailable this year so we will have new readers and new stories. mixing it up.
A variety of readers will perform the works of Edward Gorey with cello accompaniment. A plethora of dancers will perform, burlesque, drag, juggling and a few unusual surprises are planned. Local spooky vendors will haunt the lobby as well. Mention Edward gGorey and you’ll either hear “oh, i LOVE him” or “who? Its the 100th anniversary of his birth so many people are planning events to celebrate him. I heard of a touring show in Florida in October, and the Edward Gorey house in Cape Cod is having an event in February.
Cast
Nisha Caulkins, cello
Ralph Stricker Chapman, cello
Isaac Paris, host and producer
Marina Brisby, co-producer
Tamathy Howald, reader
Dandy Pie, reader
Bettreena Jaeger, performer
Luke N Good, performer
Clyde Maxx, performer
Marilyn Kent, vendor
Isaac and the Awkward Situations 