SPEED QUEEN:
Sex, Speed and High Society
Book & Music by Phoebe Legere
Who: Phoebe Legere stars as cross-dressing butch
billionaire Betty “Joe” Carstairs
When: March 7 – 24, 2018
Where: Dixon Place 161A Chrystie St.
New York, NY
10002
Joe Carstairs,
heir to the Standard Oil fortune, loved engineering, speed, and stiff
competition; but above all, Joe loved women. Joe Carstairs broke the world
speed record for motorboat racing in 1926.
Legere, a
musical and performance art virtuoso, brings kinky billionaire 'Joe' Carstairs to life in this vibrant solo
show. In addition,
Legere portrays several of Carstair's glamorous movie star lovers including
Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Garbo and Mabel Mercer.
At the
height of her fame, Joe sailed away from the glare of publicity. She
entertained the Jet Set on her own, private, Lesbian Island in the Bahamas.
Speed
Queen is a
sensual, intoxicating #LGBTQ play that uncovers deep truths about the moments
that define us, the women who shape us, and the ache of love that can last a
lifetime.
The
Message: This play is dedicated to all the #GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) sisters who have
bravely gone before.
Costumes:
by Legere from her new #GNC Suit of Power Collection.
Legere’s
period costumes of the 20's, 30's and 40's are by Ralph Lauren.
This is a
70-minute play
that will include: immersive lesbian films, songs, dances, spectacular special
effects and intimate portraits of Joe’s girlfriends: Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah
Bankhead, Greta Garbo, Mabel Mercer, Billie Holiday and Dolly Wilde. At the center of the
story is Gay-Pride
pioneer Joe Carstairs.
The
Music:
Legere's
4-octave powerhouse voice and multi-instrument mastery powers the opulent, raw,
sizzling R&B
of the musical score. Phoebe Legere’s 2017 album Heart of Love went to #18 on the national
Roots chart.
For
additional info: Phone: 212 219-0736
Email: mike@dixonplace.org
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