Helen Keller Birthday Party…Live From Pigeon’s Grotto

Helen Keller Birthday Party...Live From Pigeon's Grotto

Daniel Holzman, Loïe Plautz, Iris McCloughan, Parabasis Productions

Facing down the slow decay of time, Daniel and Loïe reunite their high school punk band for one night only.

Live at Pigeon’s Grotto, it’s the historic reunion of: HELEN KELLER BIRTHDAY PARTY.

SATURDAY, SEPT 19 DOORS @ 6:30PM | SHOW @ 7:00PM ARS NOVA 511 W 54TH STREET

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Daniel Holzman

Daniel Holzman is a playwright and artist from San Francisco. His work has been produced and supported by Clubbed Thumb, The Brick, The Tank, Fresh Ground Pepper, The Cell Theatre and more. Recent work includes: Berlindia! (The Tank), Middle School Play (Brick Aux), OLIVES (Clubbed Thumb ECWG), and Me & Who (O’Neill Finalist). He frequently collaborates with his sister Neena, who illustrates all his plays. MFA: Brooklyn College.

Loïe Plautz

Loïe Plautz (he/they) is a sketch and musical comedian based in NYC. He is a head writer and co-producer for the nation’s premiere LGBTQ sketch comedy team, Queer Window. His multimedia comedy has been featured in NY Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts, Upright Citizens Brigade, The Bell House, the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe, and more.

Iris McCloughan

Director

Parabasis Productions

Producer

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