Random entertainment possibilities...
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bloodygranuaileIf there is another 'movie night' tomorrow or anytime soon, we've got "Shaun of the Dead" if anyone's interested.
Paul is also insisting that I and whoever out of you nutjobs lives nearby and is interested watch "It's All Gone Pete Tong," a comedy about a DJ that goes deaf. I think it's based on a true story. Won some award at the Toronto Film Festival and is up for showing at the HBO comedy festival thingy in Aspen. Primary target audience is described as "young adults aged 18-30, who have disposable income, multiple e-mail addresses, high-speed Internet access, and who have recently watched Napoleon Dynamite." So... should be interesting. Also...
“Doin’ Time at the Homo No Mo Halfway House: How I Survived the
Ex-Gay Movement! by Peterson Toscano comes to Drew!!
Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 pm in UC 107
Contacts
Event Contact: Melissa Brandes, mbrandes@drew.edu
Performer Contact: Peterson Toscano, 860.680.0639, peterson@homonomo.com
The hilarious and controversial one-man show “Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House--How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement!” comes to Drew on Feb. 8, 2005!
See for yourself what happens behind the doors of America’s zaniest ex-gay residential program as Peterson Toscano presents his one-man comedy, “Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House--How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement!” on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 pm in UC 107 sponsored by Of Sacred Worth, the Drew Community for Social Justice, and the Deans of the Theological School.
Through five characters Toscano takes you on a tour of the Homo No Mo Halfway House, a 12-Step Christian program that attempts to save men from the snares of homosexuality through bizarre rules, a masculine resuscitation regime and brain numbing reconditioning.
Based on Toscano’s real life experience in various Ex-gay ministries, he weaves together humor, program jargon and outrageous eye witness accounts to form a piece that is hilarious, poignant and inspirational. From the daily rap sessions on appropriate male dress to the surreal Family and Friends Weekend, prepare yourself for a rocky and raucous tour of the Homo No Mo Halfway House, and see for yourself if our hero comes OUT alive!
Please note that a freewill offering will be taken during this event to benefit the Eric Johnson House. “The mission of The Eric Johnson House, Inc. is to assist persons with HIV or AIDS in securing and maintaining permanent housing. The organization, established in 1992 as non-profit corporation, is the result of a grass roots endeavor to renovate and operate a transitional housing program for persons living with HIV/AIDS.” http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/ejh/
For more information about this event, contact Melissa Brandes at mbrandes@drew.edu. For video samples of the performance piece and more info about the Homo No Halfway House, please visit www.homonomo.com For high resolution photos of Peterson Toscano, e-mail, presskit@homonomo.com
Peterson Toscano’s Bio
Peterson Toscano studied Theater and English Literature at City College of NY after which he lived in Zambia and England working in radio production.. In 1999 Peterson founded p2son productions and began performing his one-man play, “Footprints, An Inspirational Comedy.” His performance work often blends creative arts with biblical inspiration. This includes leading drama workshops and Bibliodramas as well as interactive educational theater pieces.
He made his professional acting debut in the Peter Hanke play "Kaspar" at Cafe Bustello, NYC (1989) and has appeared in various community Shakespeare productions. His film credits include "Star Queen--A Star is Bored" (2002) and " Eli Parker’s Getting Married? " (2001). He appeared as a guest on the Wayne Beson radio program and the Harrison on the Edge program both on the OutQ radio network (2003).
As a gay man, his journey out of the closet has been long and complicated. After years of submitting to reparative therapy through counseling, ex-gay support groups, and even a stint with a Jamaican exorcist, Peterson enrolled in the ex-gay residential program, Love in Action in Memphis, TN. He graduated successfully from the program nearly two years later, but in January of 1999 he finally came OUT and fully accepted himself as a gay man. Since then he contributed to the gay community through his involvement in Integrity Memphis and University of Memphis GLBT student group BGALA.. In 2000 he wrote and directed a performance poem for Judy Shepard during her historic visit to Memphis, TN. Peterson currently lives in Hartford, CT where he serves on the board of True Colors, which annually organizes the world's largest GLBTI conference for young people. His web site is www.p2son.com
Paul is also insisting that I and whoever out of you nutjobs lives nearby and is interested watch "It's All Gone Pete Tong," a comedy about a DJ that goes deaf. I think it's based on a true story. Won some award at the Toronto Film Festival and is up for showing at the HBO comedy festival thingy in Aspen. Primary target audience is described as "young adults aged 18-30, who have disposable income, multiple e-mail addresses, high-speed Internet access, and who have recently watched Napoleon Dynamite." So... should be interesting. Also...
“Doin’ Time at the Homo No Mo Halfway House: How I Survived the
Ex-Gay Movement! by Peterson Toscano comes to Drew!!
Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 pm in UC 107
Contacts
Event Contact: Melissa Brandes, mbrandes@drew.edu
Performer Contact: Peterson Toscano, 860.680.0639, peterson@homonomo.com
The hilarious and controversial one-man show “Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House--How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement!” comes to Drew on Feb. 8, 2005!
See for yourself what happens behind the doors of America’s zaniest ex-gay residential program as Peterson Toscano presents his one-man comedy, “Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House--How I Survived the Ex-Gay Movement!” on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:00 pm in UC 107 sponsored by Of Sacred Worth, the Drew Community for Social Justice, and the Deans of the Theological School.
Through five characters Toscano takes you on a tour of the Homo No Mo Halfway House, a 12-Step Christian program that attempts to save men from the snares of homosexuality through bizarre rules, a masculine resuscitation regime and brain numbing reconditioning.
Based on Toscano’s real life experience in various Ex-gay ministries, he weaves together humor, program jargon and outrageous eye witness accounts to form a piece that is hilarious, poignant and inspirational. From the daily rap sessions on appropriate male dress to the surreal Family and Friends Weekend, prepare yourself for a rocky and raucous tour of the Homo No Mo Halfway House, and see for yourself if our hero comes OUT alive!
Please note that a freewill offering will be taken during this event to benefit the Eric Johnson House. “The mission of The Eric Johnson House, Inc. is to assist persons with HIV or AIDS in securing and maintaining permanent housing. The organization, established in 1992 as non-profit corporation, is the result of a grass roots endeavor to renovate and operate a transitional housing program for persons living with HIV/AIDS.” http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/ejh/
For more information about this event, contact Melissa Brandes at mbrandes@drew.edu. For video samples of the performance piece and more info about the Homo No Halfway House, please visit www.homonomo.com For high resolution photos of Peterson Toscano, e-mail, presskit@homonomo.com
Peterson Toscano’s Bio
Peterson Toscano studied Theater and English Literature at City College of NY after which he lived in Zambia and England working in radio production.. In 1999 Peterson founded p2son productions and began performing his one-man play, “Footprints, An Inspirational Comedy.” His performance work often blends creative arts with biblical inspiration. This includes leading drama workshops and Bibliodramas as well as interactive educational theater pieces.
He made his professional acting debut in the Peter Hanke play "Kaspar" at Cafe Bustello, NYC (1989) and has appeared in various community Shakespeare productions. His film credits include "Star Queen--A Star is Bored" (2002) and " Eli Parker’s Getting Married? " (2001). He appeared as a guest on the Wayne Beson radio program and the Harrison on the Edge program both on the OutQ radio network (2003).
As a gay man, his journey out of the closet has been long and complicated. After years of submitting to reparative therapy through counseling, ex-gay support groups, and even a stint with a Jamaican exorcist, Peterson enrolled in the ex-gay residential program, Love in Action in Memphis, TN. He graduated successfully from the program nearly two years later, but in January of 1999 he finally came OUT and fully accepted himself as a gay man. Since then he contributed to the gay community through his involvement in Integrity Memphis and University of Memphis GLBT student group BGALA.. In 2000 he wrote and directed a performance poem for Judy Shepard during her historic visit to Memphis, TN. Peterson currently lives in Hartford, CT where he serves on the board of True Colors, which annually organizes the world's largest GLBTI conference for young people. His web site is www.p2son.com
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Date: 2005-02-03 01:27 pm (UTC)Tuesday night
Date: 2005-02-04 05:24 am (UTC)-Mom
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Date: 2005-02-03 01:38 pm (UTC)Judy Shepard came to lafayette last year during united against hate week. VERY powerful.
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Date: 2005-02-03 01:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-02-03 02:10 pm (UTC)like, REALLY.
ahh.
eek.
yeah, I do.
(was speaking of this Christianity anti-gay program extravaganza, although I would like to see Saun of the Dead as well)