Leave your preconceptions about stuffy writers' conferences -- and about drag -- at the door. On this very special night, GrubStreet welcomes the acclaimed
Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret for an evening of live music and literary gender-bending. The event begins with a few three-minute readings by prominent authors -- including keynote speaker
Colum McCann , much-buzzed debut novelist
Kaitlyn Greenidge, and playwright/actress
Melinda Lopez -- and
Robin McLean the winner of our first annual "Alter Ego" writing contest. Your host and main performer will be Martha Graham Cracker herself, The Drag Queen King of Philadelphia, who regularly sells out Joe's Pub in NYC and has been profiled by
PBS, TimeOut New York and
Philadelphia magazine. There's no lip synching here, just Martha's incredible voice, dancing, and larger-than-average...vocabulary.
More on Martha here. This show is a can't-miss. Held at
Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, a 15-minute walk or short cab ride from the hotel.
NOTE: This event is now sold out. Only those who have already purchased a separate $12 or $18 ticket may attend!
PROGRAM:
7:30 - 8:15: DJ Brent Covington
8:15 - 8:30: Dancers Marcus Alexander Cartier, London Escada, Dex Escada & Courtney Ebony
8:30 - 9:00: Readings by Colum McCann, Kaitlyn Greenidge, Robin McLean & Melinda Lopez
9:00 - 11:00: The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret