The Poetry Brothel

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The Poetry Brothel is the first event of its kind to seduce New York City. A new and dreamlike twist on a poetry reading, The Poetry Brothel is foremost interested in the presentation of excellent, original literature. However, it is also an interactive performance art event based on the concept of a brothel. The "Madame" presents a rotating cast of this city's finest poets (both men and women) engaged in a night of literary debauchery and private poetry readings. Here's how it works: The poets play "whores," visitors play "johns" (and are also encouraged to attend incognito!) but instead of physical intimacy, the poets offer the intimacy of their poetry by giving private, one-on-one readings in curtained-off areas. For a small fee, all of the resident "whores" are available for private readings at any time during the event. Of course, every good brothel needs a furtive "front" or cover business; ours is part saloon and part salon, offering a full bar, blackjack table (played for prizes), tarot card readings, live painting, and live music, with newly integrated performances and installations from our poets, performers, and artists each month. Each night "The Madame" will also introduce "the new girl," a surprise featured reader who will punctuate the evening with a few special public performances.

The next Poetry Brothel will be held on Friday, May 1st, 9pm to 2am at Papa B Studios at 907 Broadway in Brooklyn! $15 gets you in with a free St. George Absinthe cocktail and a free private private poetry reading with your very own poetry whore!

You can join The Poetry Brothel mailing list and receive up-to-date information about upcoming performances by e-mailing thepoetrybrothel@gmail.com or continuing to check our myspace.

The Poetry Brothel is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of The Poetry Brothel may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We really appreciate any and all contributions. You can donate online through the Fractured Atlas website using your debit/credit card by clicking here. Email thepoetrybrothel@gmail.com to inquire about sending check or money order. We also accept contributions of physical property such as fabric, clothing, jewelry, antiques, vehicles (truck, van or bus preferred), liquor, beer and wine, musical instruments, poetry books and other literature, and any art supplies. Please email us at thepoetrybrothel@gmail.com to elaborate upon your item and arrange for pickup or delivery. Thank you to our generous patrons!

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