Paul Alexander's TRINKETS Comes to 21 Bond Arts Center

Playwright Paul Alexander is a "NY nightlife legend" most notably known for the 1990's performance art-dance party Jackie 60 where he honed his vocal emcee and performance skills. Following many solo underground dance singles he gained international success with the dance pop trio The Ones, known for their #1 Dance/#7 Pop hit Flawless. Trinkets, is an original musical play set in NYC during the 1990's. It tells a story of a group of drag and transsexual prostitutes, who work the streets of the meatpacking district. This fantastical story taken from reality shows a moment in the growth of the LGBT community, which is often overlooked.

During this time, acceptance of this fringe group by the 'straight world' was often little to none; so many drag and transsexual females were given no opportunity for real employment. In order for them to make a living, sex work was a common choice. The audience is introduced to a moment in the lives of an ensemble of characters in a story highlighting the tragedies and hardship faced by these brave defying individuals. And we witness them coming together as a small community to do the right thing!

Aug 3-12?th with extension until Aug 16th. TICKETS: $30. Cash at the door or go to Brownpapertickets.com or 212-777-1767

TRINKETS

Created & Directed by Paul E Alexander

Cast:
Honey Davenport-Diva -hooker, leader of the pack
Mercedes Torres-Strawberry- ingenue
Jay Knowles-Janet- hooker
Antyon LeMonte-Blondie- hooker
Kita Update-Trinket- ex-hooker, owner of the bar
Kevin Aviance-Mr. Pea-mc at the club
Michael Joseph Robinson-Diego- famous artist
Jasmine D. Ellis-Bev Everly- famous fashion designer
Isabel Lodge-Binky- famous fashion model
Burgandy Willaims -Kitten Control- door girl
Celso Satori -bartender
Vincent Miller-Candy Man- drug dealer
Tyler Waage-Roxie- drug dealer, crossdresser
Tony Stinkmetal-Jons-x2- the hookers' customers
Gail Thacker-Mom- Janet's mother

ARTISTIC CREW

Lyric by Paul E Alexander
Musical composers:
Laurent Caillat, Eli Escobar ,
Rami Ramirez,
Kevin Aviance, & Uri Dalal

Choreography by Antyon LeMonte
Set Design- Kevin Hertzog
Lighting Design-Lucky

Stage Manager- Thomas Gordon
Asst Stage Manager-Kyiana S Williams
Set Design- Kevin Hertzog
Lighting Design-Lucky
Stage Manager- Thomas Gordon
Asst Stage Manager-Kyiana S Williams