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Robot Dance-Off 2016: Cyber Noir Beach Party!

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For our 5th Annual Robot Dance-Off, we are zooming down to New Britain this year, where The Desultory Theatre Club has partnered with the New Britain Museum of American Art to bring you…

Museum After Dark: Cyber-Noir Beach Party!!!

Step 1: Decide to attend as a human, robo-detective, cyborg beach bunny, or 8-bit sea creature made from recycled materials.
Step 2: Show up and short out the competition’s circuit boards with your smooth moves.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Overall Robot, Hottest Motherboard, and Robot with the Best Dance Moves.

Dr. M at last year's Robot Dance Off - photo by Carrie Vibert

Professor M at last year’s Robot Dance Off – photo by Carrie Vibert

Knock your nuts and bolts around to surf rock by The Clams, get down to DJ zErp‘s spins… (sure enough to blow your circuits!).

Sarah B. Sweet at last year's Robot Dance-Off - photo by Carrie Vibert

Sarah B. Sweet at last year’s Robot Dance-Off – photo by Carrie Vibert

Bonus: experience this year’s M(art)ket, a silent auction featuring original local art, wine tastings at area vineyards, Central Rock Gym climbing passes, and the latest NBMAA merchandise and membership options.

Friday, August 12, 2016 – 8-11PM
Admission: $20 Members | $25 non-Members (which includes entrance to the galleries and exhibitions, live music, beer, wine, and light snacks)
$5 cash bar mixed drinks

Purchase tickets online: http://www.nbmaa.org/event/cyber-noir-beach-party
Check out the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/584212281759865/

Online ticket sales end one week prior to the event. Tickets purchased online will be redeemed at the prepaid check-in table the night of the event. Costumes cannot extend more than 12 inches in any direction off a person; those that do may be adjusted or require removal.

For more information, please contact the NBMAA Front Desk at (860) 229-0257, ext. 0, or email frontdesk@nbmaa.org.

New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052

The Gibbonses: Among the Rubble – Live!

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The Desultory Theatre Club and DJ Zerp are excited to announce….. an incredible evening with two amazing bands at the beautiful South Farms! The Gibbonses with special guest: Switch Factory! AmandaBakes will also be there with delicious treats!


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Tickets on sale now at this link:

www.jasonhartentertainment.com/thegibbonses

In support of their debut album release, the Dallas based, multi-instrumentalist duo The Gibbonses, are embarking on a month long tour up the East Coast and across the mid-west. This is the band’s only public appearance in CT, so this is one show you’re not going to want to miss!

With a unique blend of Southern Soul, Americana, and Rhythm & Blues, Torrington native Brandon Gibbons (Charity) and his wife Jackie have been capturing the attention of music lovers across the Southwest. The band has shared the stage with The Black Lillies, Kimberly Dunn, Dalton Domino, Sam Riggs, and Prophets and Outlaws to name a few. In a recent album spotlight, Texas Music Picker’s had this to say about their record, Among The Rubble; “This captivating record offers a tale of tragedy and finding resolve, leaving the listener engaged throughout the journey in between! Every song has something to say and we’re impressed by the maturity in this talented band’s debut record!”

Local legends of folk and bluegrass, Switch Factory, will start the show off. These guys are incredible! John Fitts, a writer for the Litchfield County Times, writes, “With a fun live show, impeccable chops and tight harmonies, the members of Switch Factory are in a great place musically.”

Along with this fantastic musical line up you will enjoy the beauty that is South Farms in Morris, CT. And AmandaBakes will be there with some tasty dessert treats!

Tickets are $15 and they are on sale now!

Space is limited so get yours now!

21+

**Please present ID and ticket email at door for admission**

A Taste of Burlesque at The Ritz Crystal Room

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Join us, Friday, May 27th, when The Desultory Theatre Club presents…

“A Taste of Burlesque” at The Ritz Crystal Room!

Join The Desultory Theatre Club at a special performance at The Ritz Crystal Room on Friday, May 27th, including a 3-course meal, burlesque, and a special chat back at the end of the evening!

It’s a tease of tastes for the eyes and mouth!

Delight in a  3-course meal specially prepared by the wonderful folks at The Ritz Crystal Room and indulge in 2 classic burlesque performances from some of Connecticut’s best BurlyQ beauties, Dot Mitzvah and Vivienne LaFlamme! Then savor the special treat  for the evening: a “chat back” with DTC Artistic Director, Keith Paul, and the ladies!

Tickets are $50 (including dinner, tax and tip) with limited seats available, so get yours while they last!

Buy your tickets now at:
The Ritz Crystal Room @ Remember When
111 Main Street – Torrington, CT
860.459.4763

Dinner at 7, First Performance at 7:30!

Check out more from the Ritz Crystal Room at www.remwhen.com!

Hardcore Comedy Show!

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Cupcakes! Laughter! And a Belated Birthday!!

Want to enjoy? Follow these simple instructions…

1) Put on some pants (optional).
2) Gather some of your favorite people and BYOB beverages.
3) Get ready for some pretty ridiculous entertainment…

It’s The Desultory Theatre Club’s “HARDCORE COMEDY ANNIVERSARY SHOW”!

The Desultory Theatre Club's Hardcore Comedy Show, Saturday, April 2nd

Featuring the comedy talents of Andrew Morgan, Dan Kalwhite, Carolyn Paine, Vinnie Pagano & Shawn Murray!

We’ve been so wrapped up this year working on Keith Paul’s latest project with The Warner Theatre that we almost forgot to hold a “BIG 6” Birthday Party for Ourselves! So why not kick off our 6th Season with some laughs, beverages and our Super cool pals at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes?!?

We’ve gathered some of the hippest CT Comedians and they are coming out to entertain us, so save the date, grab some friends and come laugh at what April fools we all are!!

Tickets – $10

18 & Over Only – (21 to BYOB) So bring an ID!

Doors Open at 7:30 – Show Starts at 8:00!!

Questions? Contact: desultorytheatreclub@gmail.com

 

JUST ADDED!!!

Chompers Food Truck will be joining the party! Arrive early and satisfy those stomachs before the show starts!

What are Chompers? Why, crunchy balls of goodness, of course! They are 5 balls for $8 (a bargain!) and come in two flavors:

  • Bacon Cheeseburger Chompers – crunchy balls of bacon, ground beef and cheddar cheese. Served with zesty ketchup.

  • Chicken Parm Chompers – crunchy balls of chicken, fresh basil, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with marinara.

Get there at 7:30 and grab some Chompers balls!

 

 

Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
20 Main Street
Oakville, CT 06779
Truck: 203-768-0200
Bakery: 860-417-6660

Get Your KP Fix at LOST IN YONKERS

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While The Desultory Theatre Club finishes programming the beginning of their next season, our very own, Keith Paul, has been spending his days and nights working on his next project…  LOST IN YONKERS at the Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre.

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By America’s great comic playwright, Neil Simon, this memory play brings us back to Yonkers in 1942. The hit Broadway production featured Irene Worth, Mercedes Ruehl and Kevin Spacey in award-winning performances.

As the play opens, ne’er-do-well Eddie Kurnitz–recently widowed and financially strapped–deposits his two adolescent sons on his mother’s doorstep to take to the road as a traveling salesman. The boys are left to contend with the stern and terrifying Grandma Kurnitz, their sweet but mentally-challenged Aunt Bella, and Louie, a small-time hoodlum running from gangsters…who also happens to be their uncle. What a strange new world Yonkers is.

Catch LOST IN YONKERS at The Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre from March 5, 2016, through March 13, 2016.

For details, check out the Facebook Event Page and/or the Warner Theatre’s website.

Directed by Keith Paul


Featuring the acting talents of Michael Rooney, Colby Morkan, Holly Martin, Karen Parent, James Hyland, Eric Hammer and Beverly Delventhal-Sali.

And Original Music from Mr Preston Parish!

The Valentines in Vegas Adult Variety Show

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Oh Gosh. It’s THAT time of year again…

For those of you who are feeling a little Sweet and Spicy ahead of time… Don’t be ashamed… It’s not Naughty at all to want to Give into Temptation and Treat yourself…

The Desultory Theatre Club presents…

The “Valentines in Vegas” Adult Variety Show!

Join The Desultory Theatre Club on January 30th at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes for the Valentines in Vegas Adult Variety Show!

An evening of Laughs! Dancing! Magic! Comedy! Burlesque! Sideshow Stunts! Music! Contests! Prizes! Award Winning Cupcakes from Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes! And much, much more…!

Starring: Your hosts, Keith Paul and Professor M! Adam Parisi! Über Dami! Sir Duke! The Earl of Grey! Rico! Special Guests? And the Juiciest Jewess this side of the wailing Wall… Dot Mitzvah!

Are you a thirsty person? Well then… we are super excited to announce that at this show there will be a special appearance by Hartford Flavor Company!! Check out their amazing liqueurs (21 and Over only!) and prepare to be taken on a flavor journey! Stop by their table and see all the great Connecticut Made tastes they have to offer!!

Weather permitting, Spuds Your Way will be parked on site so you can grab some nice warm grub before and during the show! Arrive at 7:30, so you don’t miss them!

Doors Open at 7:30 – Show Begins at 8PM
18 & Over to Enter – 21 & Up to BYOB
(Bring ID’s if you are BYOB-ing or planning on sampling Hartford Flavor Company’s wares!)

Tickets: $10 at the Door.

Questions? Contact: desultorytheatreclub@gmail.com

Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
20 Main Street
Oakville, CT 06779
Truck: 203-768-0200
Bakery: 860-417-6660

Pocket Vinyl to Play at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes in December

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The Desultory Theatre Club is pleased to announce (on a much cooler evening!) the return of one of our favorite acts in CT…

Pocket Vinyl!!

They are so ready to return to our fun venue at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes! This time with special opening artist: Rachel Elizabeth Pass!

Pocket Vinyl consists of a one-man band and on-stage artist, performing for your pleasure. Check them out at The Desultory Theatre Club's show at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes in Oakville on December 4, 2015!

What is Pocket Vinyl you may ask?

They are made up of the lovely Eric Stevenson on piano, vocals, and harmonica, and the talented Elizabeth Jancewicz–on-stage artist and inspiration for lots of things.

Eric rocks out and plays the piano while Elizabeth starts with a blank canvas and paints her way through the night. At the end of the show, the paintings are then sold to the highest bidder.

They’re married. They’re from New London, CT. Their 4th album, Tin, was just released this Fall! They invented the world’s first “MP” EP (short for “mini play”). They’re full time musicians working on a DIY level.

They sleep in their car sometimes and love it. Eric likes board games. Elizabeth loves animals. They are super nice and extremely talented. And they’re trying very hard to be your favorite band. Check them out!

http://pocketvinyl.com/

And joining them is another unique CT artist, Rachel Elizabeth Pass!

Rachel is a student at Canton Middle School, where her musical talents have blossomed. She is a lover of Musical theatre, a member of the Canton Middle School Chamber Singers and has participated in the elite Northern Regional choral performances.  In her spare time, she writes her own songs, plays the alto sax, and has recently learned how to play the Ukulele. She is a creative joy!

As if that wasn’t enough, the event will be housed at the super cool Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes–winner of Cupcakes Wars on the Food Network! Putting out some pretty fantastic treats to blow your minds and please your tummies! Cupcakes! Whoopie Pies! And you may even be lucky enough to grab an original Ponut, the amazing creation that is part pie and part donut!! Check out their website!

http://hardcoresweetcupcakes.com/

Pocket Vinyl consists of a one-man band and on-stage artist, performing for your pleasure. Check them out at The Desultory Theatre Club's show at Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes in Oakville on December 4, 2015!

This show is ALL AGES!

21 and over to BYOB (responsibly), so bring your ID’s!!

Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

Doors open at 7:30 – Show starts at 8:00! Don’t be late!

Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
20 Main Street
Oakville, CT 06779
Truck: 203-768-0200
Bakery: 860-417-6660

Tricks and Treats at The Hardcore Halloweenie Burlesque & Variety Show

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An exciting evening of original thrills and chills awaits scary monsters and super creeps alike!

The Desultory Theatre Club partners again with Cupcake Wars winner Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes  to bring you The Hardcore Halloweenie Burlesque & Variety Show at the Hardcore Sweet retail shop, bakery and performance venue at 20 Main St. in Oakville, Conn. The lights go down and temperatures rise when the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $13 at the door. In true Halloween fashion, audience members are encouraged to come in costume for contests and prizes.

The Hardcore Halloweenie Burlesque & Variety Show will offer both tricks and treats for ghosts and ghouls on October 24th!

Some of the best in burlesque are prepared to bewitch: the award-winning Dot Mitzvah (Conn.) is the juiciest Jewess this side of the Wailing Wall; Vanil LaFrappe (Conn.) will shake and stir; Niki Tiki (N.J.) astounds as the Jessica Rabbit of burlesque; and Vivienne LaFlamme (Conn.) sets hearts on fire.

A wide array of talent will further enrapture: mind-bending illusions from Jaysin Katsikis; shadow puppets from Anatar Marmol-Gagné; and sideshow stunts from Circus Delecti members Uber Dami, Jackalope, Earl of Grey and Blackrock. Local rock/R&B band The Strangers, featuring Connecticut music mainstays Doron Flake and Spencer Luckey, will lend their talents for bone-rattling music.

At 7 p.m., local food trucks Spuds Your Way and The Green Grunion will offer themselves for the ravenous hordes. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. to Hardcore Sweet’s retail shop and lounge, featuring cupcakes so award-winningly, terrifyingly good that Rob Zombie couldn’t resist. Firefly Hollow Brewing Co. of Bristol will offer samples of its craft beers that can quench any thirst at Hardcore Sweet’s responsibly BYOB establishment.

Local filmmakers Elmwood Productions, makers of the all-puppet slasher movie Head currently touring film festivals across the country, and Justin Talarski, an up-and-comer in the indie horror scene with the film Deimosimine (Legless Corpse Productions), also will be on hand to slay before the performers kill.

Are you ready for a scary good time? An offbeat Halloween trick AND treat? The Hardcore Halloweenie Burlesque & Variety Show will be your graveyard smash!

A Musical So Killer, You Just Have to See It: Assassins

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What would you do in pursuit of the American dream?

Assassins at The Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT
Dead Presidents will be revived this weekend on the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre Stage as nine assassins and would-be assassins tell their tales of how they were cheated of the American dream. “Everybody’s got the right to be happy,” right? Forgetting that it is only the pursuit of happiness that is guaranteed in The Constitution–and not happiness itself–these damaged souls seek their solution with a gun.

The cast of The Warner Theatre's production of Assassins 2015

Photo by Mandi Martini – © The Warner Theatre 2015

It’s a hallucinatory trip, at times, like the carnival game that opens the show, offering contestants the opportunity to shoot a President. Or when the assassins beseech Lee Harvey Oswald to make history for the benefit of all of them. The timeline isn’t linear, but that’s not the point. It’s this portrayal of these outliers in a non-judgmental manner, exposing instead the American tradition of using violent force–most often, with guns–to right perceived wrongs in the pursuit of a dream that doesn’t exist at all. This may not seem like the typical fodder of the musical genre, and that’s what makes this show so exceptional.

Keith Paul as President Garfield in The Warner Theatre's production of Assassins

Photo by Mandi Martini – © The Warner Theatre 2015

The Desultory Theatre’s Club’s own, Keith Paul, will don his actor’s cap for the role of President James Garfield and then some… in this highly anticipated revival. If you’ve never seen him perform before, you’re in for a treat! (And if you have, you’re still in for a treat…you just already know to expect a stellar portrayal!) He truly is a Renaissance man.

Catch Assassins at The Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre from September 26, 2015 through October 4, 2015.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office. This musical contains strong language and adult situations; it may not be suitable for all audiences.

Assassins
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Director: Katherine Ray
Music Director: Dan Koch

*all photos used with permission from The Warner Theatre

HEAD Is Making Headway

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Did you know that our fearless leader–Keith Paul–is a puppeteer?

It’s true! He’s partnered with those crazy kids over at Elmwood Productions for a few projects now, including his role in the highly-anticipated, all-puppet horror flick HEAD!

HEAD is a one-of-a-kind film starring an all puppet cast in a throwback to the slasher films of the 1970’s and 1980’s. A group of twenty somethings go for a nice fall weekend camping trip and end up in the middle of nightmare they may never escape from…

And now? HEAD is going on the road!!!

HEAD - HORROR THE ELMWOOD WAY is a puppet horror film harking back to the 70s era of horror. Screenings will be held on 3/28 and 3/29 in Plantsville, Connecticut

That’s right–HEAD will be a part of **3** film festivals, getting out in front of more eyes, and (hopefully!) winning some well-deserved accolades!

  • On September 18, 2015, HEAD is screening as part of the late nite screenings at the Lake Erie Arts and Film Festival in Sandusky, Ohio! – you can find the full festival schedule here: http://lakeeriefilm.org/2015festival.html
  • Come out for a special screening of HEAD in Belfast, Ireland on October 24, 2015–just in time for Halloween! Check out the website for The Yellow Fever Indie Film Fest at Movie House Cinemas for all the details! http://theyfiff.wix.com/theyfiff
  • Fall festival season continues!!! HEAD will be screening on HALLOWEEN at the FANtastic Horror Film Festival in San Diego, California, at Reading Cinemas Gaslamp on October 31, 2015! And it’s been nominated for “BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS” in a feature film!

AND HEAD was just added to the Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20-26, 2015! This is a biggie–Puerto Rico Horror Film Festival has been named one of the Top 13 Horror Film Festivals to Die For by Movie Maker Magazine!

Looks like HEAD is taking over the world!! You’ll want to be there to see history in the making!!