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AN EVENING WITH QUENTIN CRISPA Celebration of Life in His Own Words!
Quentin Crisp is the author of the classic coming-of-age memoir The Naked Civil Servant. The award-winning film version of the book, starring John Hurt, made him an instant international celebrity. In 1981, at age 72, Quentin Crisp moved to New York City, bringing along his familiar and witty remarks and his eccentricity. He charmed everyone and became "the face of a modern rebel" and delighted us with his inimitable grace, wit, and genius. Quentin Crisp died on the eve of touring his show in Manchester, England, on November 21, 1999. Estate executor Phillip Ward invites you to a night of readings and films to commemorate the legendary life of Quentin Crisp on this twentieth anniversary of his passing. Presented by 24 Bond Arts Center with The Gene Frankel Theatre, and in collaboration with Gail Thacker and Sur Rodney Sur, come join us for "An Evening with Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!"
at The Gene Frankel Theatre 24 Bond Street Friday, November 22 7PM - 9PM TICKETS ARE FREE!!! Donations to The Gene Frankel Theatre and 24 Bond Arts Center are appreciated! |
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-man show, An Evening with Quentin Crisp, to acclaim in theaters around the world, all the 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 answered questions from the audience and advised audience members about 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 on through the 1970s. In 1981, at age 72, Quentin Crisp moved to New York City, bringing along his familiar and witty remarks and his 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.
Crisp's estate executor Phillip Ward invites you to a night of celebration to commemorate the legendary life of Quentin Crisp on this twentieth anniversary of his passing. "An Evening with Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!" at The Gene Frankel Theatre, and in collaboration with Gail Thacker and Sur Rodney Sur, is presented by 24 Bond Arts Center with The Gene Frankel Theatre.
There will be special guests reading excerpts from Mr. Crisp's books and a presentation of a couple of short films by filmmaker and author Steven Watson and by Phillip Ward. Copies of Quentin Crisp's posthumous titles, "The Last Word: An Autobiography" and "And One More Thing," will be on sale with all purchases benefiting The Gene Frankel Theatre.
"Quentin's language and use of words are jewels for the ears to hear and the eyes to read. And his message is clear: Accept yourself for who and what you are. And be the person you are destined to be without apology. Pinpoint your daydream, and pursue it with flair and determination. 'Be yourself no matter what they say.'" says Mr. Ward.
So, come join us for "An Evening with Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!" at The Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond Street on Friday, November 22, from 7-9 p.m. FREE!
Donations to The Gene Frankel Theatre and 24 Bond Arts Center are appreciated!
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 on through the 1970s. In 1981, at age 72, Quentin Crisp moved to New York City, bringing along his familiar and witty remarks and his 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.
Crisp's estate executor Phillip Ward invites you to a night of celebration to commemorate the legendary life of Quentin Crisp on this twentieth anniversary of his passing. "An Evening with Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!" at The Gene Frankel Theatre, and in collaboration with Gail Thacker and Sur Rodney Sur, is presented by 24 Bond Arts Center with The Gene Frankel Theatre.
There will be special guests reading excerpts from Mr. Crisp's books and a presentation of a couple of short films by filmmaker and author Steven Watson and by Phillip Ward. Copies of Quentin Crisp's posthumous titles, "The Last Word: An Autobiography" and "And One More Thing," will be on sale with all purchases benefiting The Gene Frankel Theatre.
"Quentin's language and use of words are jewels for the ears to hear and the eyes to read. And his message is clear: Accept yourself for who and what you are. And be the person you are destined to be without apology. Pinpoint your daydream, and pursue it with flair and determination. 'Be yourself no matter what they say.'" says Mr. Ward.
So, come join us for "An Evening with Quentin Crisp: A Celebration of Life in His Own Words!" at The Gene Frankel Theatre at 24 Bond Street on Friday, November 22, from 7-9 p.m. FREE!
Donations to The Gene Frankel Theatre and 24 Bond Arts Center are appreciated!
“Quentin Crisp”
Photograph copyright © by Phillip Ward. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Phillip Ward
Estate Executor for Quentin Crisp
Co-Editor, The Last Word: An Autobiography, Mr. Crisp's final memoir
Co-Editor, And One More Thing, a companion book to The Last Word
Archivist & Curator, Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
crisperanto.org ~ quentincrisp.com
[email protected]
Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
511 Avenue of the Americas #F3
New York, NY 10011
Photograph copyright © by Phillip Ward. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Phillip Ward
Estate Executor for Quentin Crisp
Co-Editor, The Last Word: An Autobiography, Mr. Crisp's final memoir
Co-Editor, And One More Thing, a companion book to The Last Word
Archivist & Curator, Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
crisperanto.org ~ quentincrisp.com
[email protected]
Crisperanto: The Quentin Crisp Archives
511 Avenue of the Americas #F3
New York, NY 10011