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Horror in the Arts and Womanhood Panel Discussion and Mixer

Because it’s ALWAYS spooky season for women in America, join us for a special panel discussion on horror in theatre & film and being a woman today. This panel will feature Philly locals Alyssandra Docherty (award winning Philadelphia freelance lighting designer) Christina Acevedo (founder of Girls Like Horror, an inclusive film club shining light on horror films made by women AND scary/haunting/grotesque movies with strong, complex, multidimensional female protagonists), and Priyanka Shetty (award winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia).

Be sure to come at 7pm and also stay after the discussion for time to mix and mingle, as well as experience tarot card readings from Christina Rosso-Schneider and shop spooky wares from A Novel Idea on Passyunk and local artisans.

Please note this is a 21+ event. ID is required for entrance.

This event is pay what you decide with a suggested donation price of $10.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
7-10PM
SUGGESTED DONATION $10
>> NOTAFLOF <<
TICKET LINK

 

PANELISTS:
Alyssandra Docherty
Priyanka Shetty
Christina Acevedo
TAROT CARD READER:
Christina Rosso-Schneider
VENDOR:
A Novel Idea on Passyunk

 

ABOUT US: The Philly Women’s Theatre Festival fosters and encourages women in the performing arts by offering unique opportunities for exposure, professional, artistic and personal development and a platform for performance.

Follow Philly Women’s Theatre Festival on Instagram.

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Thursdays, 4-10pm | we support bad decisions but this isn’t one of them. 75¢ pierogis all day for Pierogi Thursday … with all the toppings & sauces ur heart desires + $3 cans of tecate!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Wild Wild West: A Live Reading

Shoot first, shoot later, shoot some more and then when everybody’s dead try to ask a question or two…

Or we could just…get along in the wild wild west, right? Theatre Contra is getting WESTERN in this weird and wild Will Smith classic. That’s right, we’re taking the INSANE script of Wild Wild West and doing it LIVE – robotic spiders included.

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

CAST:

Adaeze Nwoko
James Saracina
John Patouhas
Liz Crino
Noah Mannix
Satchel Williams

Directed by: Tay Sconiers

Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

The Parent Trap: A Live Reading

Being young and beautiful is not a crime you know…

Oh…we know that’s true. Just look at us. You know what else is true though? Theatre Contra is headed to TMoms on September 17th to meet our long lost twin as we take the script of The Parent Trap and do it LIVE! That’s right, this Lindsay Lohan classic is coming a bumper car near you!

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
7-9PM
VIP TICKETS: $16
>> NOTAFLOF <<

 

Directed by Katherine Perry

Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Wednesday, 4-10pm | they’re a smash hit for a reason. Smash Burgers (classic or vegan) every Wednesday for just $6!! u heard that right! + $3 PBR! RUN!!!

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

The Mummy Returns: A Live Reading

No harm ever came from opening a chest…

That’s exactly what she said about opening a book last time…either way, join Theatre Contra at Tattooed Mom on August 18th as we fight mummies AND scorpion kings all while trying to avoid getting shot in the arse…again. That’s right, we’re taking the script of The Mummy Returns and doing it LIVE (except for the mummy…that’s very dead).

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH
7-9PM
>> NOTAFLOF <<
VIP SEATING: $16

 

Directed by Bryant Edwards
Performers:
Adam Howard
Jenna Kuerzi
Sarah Heddins
And more

Follow Theatre Contra on Instagram.

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Sundays, All Day Long | if u didn’t get glitter in ur drink did you even craft sunday? Craft Sundays at TMoms every sunday, play both upstairs and downstairs. u heard me, both.

• Daily Happy Hour | $4 drafts every day from 4-6pm, everybody cheered!

• Daily Menu | Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

• Accessibility at TMoms | Due to the construction of our historical building, Tattooed Mom is only partially accessible. Our event space is on the second floor, which is only accessible via a flight of stairs (20 steps, 3 feet wide, railing on the left side only). For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.

Machiniac: A Play About Cybernetics + Awkwardly Unsuccessful Romance At The End Of The World

Stranded on a brick roof in Providence RI, an unlikely duo pass post-apocalyptic hours encountering memories that may or may not have happened or are not happening as they succumb to the temptations of biohazardous mechanical bionic unification. In the existential, dialogic tradition of Waiting for Godot, Machiniac is a play about cybernetics and awkwardly unsuccessful romance at the end of the world.

The cast includes An Talatinian, Lids Bierenday, and Ellen Zahniser. Tech crew includes Sam M-H and Addie Boyd. The play runs about 1 hour 10 mins with no intermission. Content warning for self harm, psychosis, descriptions of body horror, and partial nudity.

 

MONDAY, MAY 1ST
DOORS @ 5PM + SHOW @ 6PM
NO COVER // FREE FUN

 

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What’s Up at TMoms:

• Enjoy our new happy hour! All drafts are just $4 every day from 4-6pm!

• Tattooed Mom will also be serving tasty eats and ice cold drinks all evening.

• Upstairs dining, bar access, and event entry is 21+ w/ valid ID.

Drunk Lion & Friends: Final Show in Philly

Drunk Lion is coming to a close in Philadelphia, so help us launch them off to Edinburgh in style!

Show 8pm // Additional performances 9pm
Tickets: http://drunklion.brownpapertickets.com

Drunk Lion
Written & performed by Chris Davis
Directed by Mary Tuomanen

Additional performances by:
Rachel O’Hanlon Rodriguez
Sarah Knittel
Erjon Kosta
Josh Millhouse
Christina Rosso

Drunk Lion follows an alcoholic Lion who spends his days drinking into oblivion in a cantina, until he meets Chris, a young foreigner learning how to speak Spanish. The unlikely pair forge an intoxicated bond over life, love, and alcohol.

“…imaginative, free-flowing story-telling of very high quality.”
– Wee Review ★★★★★

“…an excellent and thought-provoking show which makes a metaphor come alive.”
– Three Weeks ★★★★

“…a potent success.”
– Broadway Baby ★★★★

“…humorous as it is tragic, poignant as it is absurd…”
– New Orleans Defender

GLI$TER: A Fringe Arts show

The Hum’n’bards are back for the 2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival!

This year The Hum’n’bards have adapted the story of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice and taken themes from Orwell’s Animal Farm to create a show inspired by Weimar-era cabaret, clowning, and street theatre: GLI$TER.

Join The Banker and his tribe of Sad American Clowns as they weave the story of Shylock, Portia, Antonio, and Bassanio, all struggling to find common ground in a world controlled by judgement and greed. Featuring original music by Anna Michael and Travis Fischbach and performances by Eric Jaffe, Christina Higgins, Anna Michael, Travis Fischbach, Jeremy Adam, Taylor Plunkett-Clements and Lexi Pozonsky, GLI$TER will transport you to a sexy, glitter-fueled world where The Banker always wins.

…but remember to come prepared to tip with small bills, because these clowns work for cash and an empty hat can stop the show!

TWO SHOWS!
Tuesday, September 12th & Sunday, September 17th!!
Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

GLI$TER: a Fringe Arts show

The Hum’n’bards are back for the 2017 Philadelphia Fringe Festival!

This year The Hum’n’bards have adapted the story of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice and taken themes from Orwell’s Animal Farm to create a show inspired by Weimar-era cabaret, clowning, and street theatre: GLI$TER.

Join The Banker and his tribe of Sad American Clowns as they weave the story of Shylock, Portia, Antonio, and Bassanio, all struggling to find common ground in a world controlled by judgement and greed. Featuring original music by Anna Michael and Travis Fischbach and performances by Eric Jaffe, Christina Higgins, Anna Michael, Travis Fischbach, Jeremy Adam, Taylor Plunkett-Clements and Lexi Pozonsky, GLI$TER will transport you to a sexy, glitter-fueled world where The Banker always wins.

…but remember to come prepared to tip with small bills, because these clowns work for cash and an empty hat can stop the show!

TWO SHOWS!
Tuesday, September 12th & Sunday, September 17th!!
Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.

You Can’t Fail: Summer Edition

The popular art series returns for a summer session!

An evening of new works including: painting, photography, theater, dance, performance art, comedy, story-telling, poetry, prose, sculpture, ballet, film, stand-up, etc.  ANY and ALL art will be presented at this event!

Featuring the artistic talents of:
Josh Millhouse
Harlee Trautman
Kelsey Stewart
Mykal Carter-Jackson
Andy Futuro
Jamie Fontaine
Nate Holt
Christina Rosso
Megan McDermott
Ben Levan
David Jacobi
David Victor Perez
Tasha Milkman
Amanda Jensen
Blaze the Cat

FREE FUN!
Doors 7pm
Show starts at 8pm

$4 Hamburgers & Vegan Burgers from noon-midnight
$2 Narragansett Lager Tall Boys all day
Half off all drafts 5-7 & 10-11pm

You Can’t Fail

ANY and ALL art will be presented at this second installment of You Can’t Fail.  First time performers to seasoned veterans are welcomed onto the stage to perform new works including: painting, photography, theater, dance, performance art, comedy, story-telling, poetry, prose, sculpture, ballet, film, stand-up…anything!

Featuring performance art by:
Nate Holt
Emma Goidel
Kilo Martin
Joe Trinkle
Michael Weigand
Eppchez
Jenna Strusowski
Carlos Roa
Celine McBride
Christina Rosso
Adam Rzepka
Josh Millhouse
Walter DeForest

Visual Art by:
Bethanne Frazer
Jean Marie-Tomlin
Amanda Jensen
Sky Semunuk

Hosted by:
Chris Davis

Doors at 7pm
Show at 8pm

$4 Hamburgers & Vegan Burgers until Midnight (Try our new Burger of the Month!)
$2 Narragansett Lager Tall Boys all day
Half off all drafts 10-11pm

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