LA Poetry Brothel Masquerade: Ritual of Return

What does it mean to return, renew, and regenerate?

Join us for the first time in too long as we reunite in celebration of all things witchy and wondrous. Madam Tallula presents a night of grinning yellows, spinning reds, golden eyes; a trail of paper faces that lead to your wildest fancies. A greatly grinningly goose-bumpy gala hosted by your favorite MC Ach, Suzette with special guest Dandy, as we celebrate LA's return of the Annual Masquerade with poetry, burlesque, music, tarot readings, poetic souvenirs, installations, aerials, and beyond.

A sexy and sensuous soiree with Live Music by Blue Wagon Trio

Harp Stylings during cocktail hour by Gillian Grassie

Burlesque by: Richie Stokes as Sultan Princess & Frankie Tan as Moonlight

Aerials by: Lena Fumi

Featuring Poetry by:

Kiri Callaghan as Echo, Renata Zhigulina as Jean-Paul, Terence Leclere as Jacques Used, Vesta Vaingloria as Herself, Ian Anderson as Von Hohenheim, Frankie Tan as Moonlight, Kendalle Aubra as Ophelia Up, and introducing Tiffany Hudgins as Honey Locale.

We're dying to see you, O darling nameless you.

"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." - Oscar Wilde¸

Madam Tallula presents a rotating cast of poets who impart their work as purveyors of private poetry readings in secret, hidden, well-appointed chambers. You may avail yourself of your choice of poet for tokens at any time during the event.

On the patio, the troupe presents Tarot readings, poetic souvenirs, live typewriter poetry, and occasional burlesque and musical performances.

On the stage, a three-hour roster of Vaudeville variety entertainment... and words, words, words! The El Cid tapas kitchen and bar will be open for dinner and drinks throughout. There is a new two-item/drink minimum per the venue.

ADVISORIES

• Doors open at 6pm with a happy hour and from 6-7pm. The show begins promptly at 7pm.
• This event is 21+.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination AND a mouth and nose covering will be required of all attendees at the entrance.
• Costumes, cocktail attire, and/or thematic evening wear are encouraged but not required.
• The venue has a strict "no fur" policy, so please make sure to leave your furry friends and coats at home.
• Tickets to our Halloween events ALWAYS sell out, so please purchase yours early!

"13 Best Things to Do in LA: Prepare to have your expectations exceeded by The Poetry Brothel." - LA Weekly¸·

In addition to its poets, The Poetry Brothel presents artists and activists working in a variety of mediums both on stage and through its ever-changing array of intimate, interactive, and creative services. Artists performing with the Brothel may be male, female, faeries, sea creatures, witches, aliens, POC, straight, queer, emerging, established, local, international, virgins, whores, and everything in between.The Poetry Brothel celebrates paid personal connection, but recognizes that not everyone can take off the mask of being a “whore” at the end of the night, and therefore uses its platform to support sex workers, and to teach the public that sex work is real work. Sex work and poetry are two of the oldest professions - both feed the human need for intimacy, fantasy, and desire. By entwining these elements into a seamless, immersive experience, The Poetry Brothel promotes empowered sexuality practices and progressive artistic expression by exhibiting radical inclusion, consensual intimacy, conscious communication, and the inherent value of beauty in all its forms.On Consent:Behave with beauty, connect with intention. We are, by and large, a no-contact event -- here to blow your mind and nothing else! Always ask before touching anyone in our House, and report any discomfort to security or staff or the Madam Herself without delay.Themed costumes and/or vintage formal wear are encouraged but not required.This event is 21+This is a wheelchair accessible event (ask us how!)Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, a startling glimpse of your true self, and fog machines

The Poetry Brothel is brought to you by The Poetry Society of New York. Please consider becoming a PSNY member for access to pre-sale specials, discounted and/or free tickets to future Poetry Brothel events, and tons of other perks. Learn more at https://poetrysocietyny.org/join.

Host or Publisher The Poetry Society of New York