Cult Fiction Underground is a wonderful grindhouse movie series at Logue’s Black Raven Emporium. Every event they put on is worth posting about, but I wanted to call special attention to the Ed Wood Extravaganza — partly because I have a special place in my heart for Ed Wood‘s “let’s make a movie!’ enthusiasm and partly because the organizer Chaice Alexander (of Boheme Collectif) needs your help. More on the latter in a moment.
Here are the details from the Facebook event page:
The Ed Wood Extravaganza and Unconvincing Drag Contest:
Celebrating the almost 90th anniversary of the birth of Cult-Film Maker, artist, and auteur Ed Wood, Cult Fiction Underground will be hosting a retrospective of his storied works and career. There will be UFOs, vampires, and angora sweaters.
In the evening an unconvincing drag contest will be held: So guys, get out your finest dresses, ladies find that construction helmet and your coveralls. And guys since this will be an unconvincing drag contest you won’t even have to shave those beards.
The winner will receive a canned meat product or a vegan friendly head of lettuce.
Costumes are welcome: Vampira, Bela Lugosi, and any assorted martian, monster, or freak. And don’t be shy about it – wear your very best angora.
They had me at “retrospective of his works.” The list of films hasn’t been announced yet, but come on, EVERY Ed Wood film is a treat.
Want to participate? Chaice needs your help to make this event a success. Channel Ed Wood’s enthusiasm, and let’s put on a show!
Here is Chaice’s call for volunteers. If you’re interested, send him a Facebook message.
ATTENTION TO EVERYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN ANY & EVERY ASPECT OF PERFORMANCE ART:
In the coming weeks, I will be looking for SEVERAL able bodied, talented and creative people to join me on stage for The Ed Wood Extravaganza and Unconvincing Drag Contest! in NASHVILLE, TN. I am hosting and directing some of the performances for that night. The following positions need to be filled ASAP and if you are interested but can’t find an interest listed, contact me regardless! I might just need you! These positions are UNPAID (other than the tips you might get stuffed into your undies c;) and are just for people looking to express themselves and to make the crowd before you feel just as included as you. In no particular order…
- DANCERS
- PAINTERS
- CHOREOGRAPHERS
- DJS
- FIRE SPINNERS/BREATHERS
- MAKEUP ARTISTS, DRAG QUEENS, DRAG MOTHERS & ANY OTHERS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD
- MODELS/BODY BUILDERS
- BOYPIGS & BEARS (You know who you are. Haha.)
- LOCAL & DISTANT BANDS & OTHER MUSICIANS NEEDING/WANTING EXPOSURE
- COSTUME DESIGNERS
- SET BUILDERS/DESIGNERS
- LIGHT WORKERS (Into projectors, UV, neons & smoke machines? This is for you!)
- SPIRITUAL & HEALING INDIVIDUALS (Because you guys can only do good in such a likely chaotic environment of creativity.)
WE NEED YOU!!!
Let me know A.S.A.P.
Ed Wood Extravaganza and an Unconvincing Drag Show
Saturday, October 5th, 2013, doors at 6pm, $5
@ Cult Fiction Underground @ Logue’s Black Raven Emporium
2915 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37216