"An Evening of Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!"
Thursday, November 21
at 7 pm
Tickets are FREE!!!
Donations to The Gene Frankel Theatre and 24 Bond Arts Center are appreciated.
Thursday, November 21
at 7 pm
Tickets are FREE!!!
Donations to The Gene Frankel Theatre and 24 Bond Arts Center are appreciated.
GUEST READERS
Jennifer Barton, Cynthia Carr, Jorge Clar, Peter Cramer, Michèle Goycoolea Crawford (Mr. Crisp's great-niece), Brian Edward, Peter Hale, Cynthia Powell, Jack Waters, and Laurence Watts
Conceived and presented by Mr. Crisp's estate executor, Phillip Ward, "An Evening of Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words" invites you to a night of celebration at the Gene Frankel Theatre to commemorate the legendary life of Quentin Crisp on the 25th anniversary of his passing. Special guests will read excerpts from Mr. Crisp's books, two short movies by filmmaker and author Steven Watson and Phillip Ward, and a rare Alternative Queen's Message viewing. The list of readers includes Jennifer Barton, Cynthia Carr, Jorge Clar, Peter Cramer, Brian Edward, Peter Hale, Cynthia Powell, Jack Waters, and Laurence Watts. Also, Mr. Crisp's great niece, Michèle Goycoolea Crawford.
Join us for "An Evening of Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words" at the Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond Street on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. FREE!
Join us for "An Evening of Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words" at the Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond Street on Thursday, November 21, at 7 p.m. FREE!
QUENTIN CRISP is the author of the classic — and flamboyantly eccentric — coming- of-age memoir The Naked Civil Servant. The award-winning film version of The Naked Civil Servant, starring John Hurt, made him an instant international celebrity. Crisp also wrote numerous books and articles about his life and his opinions on style, fashion, and movies. Often hailed as the 20th-century Oscar Wilde, Quentin Crisp was famous for his aphoristic witticisms. He performed his one-person show, An Evening with Quentin Crisp, to acclaim in theaters worldwide while spreading his unique philosophy: "Never keep up with the Joneses; drag them down to your level. It's cheaper." During the second part of his show, Crisp answers questions from the audience and advises audience members on how to find their style and live a happy life. He was always in the "profession of being."
Quentin Crisp was Oscar Wilde's perfect descendant. With his calculated, caustic words, open homosexuality, and wittily provocative attitude toward any conventionality, Crisp caused a bit of a stir in conservative England during the 1950s and 1960s and even through the 1970s. In 1981, at age 72, Quentin Crisp moved to New York City, bringing along his familiar and witty remarks and eccentricity. Quentin Crisp charmed everyone and became "the face of a modern rebel." He delighted us publicly and privately with his inimitable grace, wit, and genius. Quentin Crisp died on the eve of touring his show in Manchester, England, on November 21, 1999.
More info: phillipwardproject@gmail
Quentin Crisp was Oscar Wilde's perfect descendant. With his calculated, caustic words, open homosexuality, and wittily provocative attitude toward any conventionality, Crisp caused a bit of a stir in conservative England during the 1950s and 1960s and even through the 1970s. In 1981, at age 72, Quentin Crisp moved to New York City, bringing along his familiar and witty remarks and eccentricity. Quentin Crisp charmed everyone and became "the face of a modern rebel." He delighted us publicly and privately with his inimitable grace, wit, and genius. Quentin Crisp died on the eve of touring his show in Manchester, England, on November 21, 1999.
More info: phillipwardproject@gmail
“Quentin Crisp”
Photograph copyright © by Phillip Ward. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Phillip Ward
Estate Executor for Quentin Crisp
Archivist & Curator, Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
crisperanto.org ~ quentincrisp.com
[email protected]
Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
West Village Station
527 Hudson Street
Box 20146
New York, NY 10014-9992
Photograph copyright © by Phillip Ward. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Phillip Ward
Estate Executor for Quentin Crisp
Archivist & Curator, Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
crisperanto.org ~ quentincrisp.com
[email protected]
Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
West Village Station
527 Hudson Street
Box 20146
New York, NY 10014-9992