B!D!F!W! is a powerful critique of the Christian right as well as of the politically correct Left. A blend of outrageous humor, political humanism, freedom of expression and erotic dancing, the show shocked NY’s supposedly unshakeable downtown art scene with its brazen use of strippers and erotic dancers and its huge audience dance break. 1500 international performances later, this show (like all true masterpieces) has never left the cutting edge; it comes to Anchorage, finally, to up the ante on the hot topic of “choosing respect.”

“The show was everything you ever wanted to know about censorship, feminism, counterculture and joy.” – Rolling Stone

“Arcade’s strength is that she takes issues which divide and frighten people and exposes the absurdity behind them. A wonder to behold…Beg, steal a ticket.” – Newsweek

About Penny Arcade: Born Susana Carmen Ventura to an immigrant Italian family in the small factory town of New Britain, Connecticut, she became Penny Arcade at age 17 in an effort to amuse her mentor and patron, openly gay photographer/artist Jaimie Andrews. It was Andrews, a member of The Playhouse of the Ridiculous, who introduced the young Arcade to legendary director John Vaccaro. Vaccaro, then directing Kenneth Bernard’s potent play The Moke Eater, subsequently gave Penny her theatrical debut in the groundbreaking production. Soon after, Arcade became a teenage superstar for Andy Warhol’s Factory with a featured role in the Morrissey/Warhol film Women In Revolt, but quickly found the life of an upcoming pop tart too one dimensional and fled to Amsterdam.
She has been a legendary, provocative, ground breaking performance artist ever since. Plus, she’s super cool and super kind.

Find out more about her at www.pennyarcade.tv.

What Out North does: Produces and presents art that challenges and inspires; nurtures creative space where people of all cultures, generations, circumstances and abilities can gather and learn; champions artists whose work pushes traditional boundaries of aesthetics and content.

18 and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Date/time: Fridays and Saturdays November 4 to 19, 8 PM
• Location: Out North Contemporary Art House, 3800 DeBarr Road Anchorage, AK (see map)
• Cost of admission: Tickets $25 general, $20 students/60+/military in advance at Centertix. Or $30/$25 at the door.
• Further info: see Facebook events page