Event
Reverend Billy and the Church of Life After Shopping
The soul-stirring event, with the 40 voice choir, baptisms, exorcisms
and the soaring revery of Reverend Billy, returns to the theater where
the troupe first won acclaim eights years ago. The New York Times wrote,
"It's an act. It's art. It's almost a religion..." And that sums up this
Obie-winning only-in-New York spiritual vaudeville.
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Statement of Belief
Reverend Billy and the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir believe that
Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. The corporations want us to have
experiences only through their products.
Our neighborhoods, "commons" places like stoops and parks and streets
and libraries, are disappearing into the corporatized world of big boxes
and chain stores. But if we "back away from the product" even a little
bit, well then we Put The Odd Back In God!
The supermodels fly away and we're left with our original sensuality. So
we are singing and preaching for local economies and real not mediated
through products experience.
We like independent shops where you know the person behind the counter
or at least you like them enough to share a story.We ask that local
activists who are defending themselves against supermalls, nuke plants,
gentrification call us and we'll come and put on our "Fabulous Worship!"
Remember children... Love is a Gift Economy!
The Rev
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LocationBleecker Street Theatre
45 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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