Patricia Sullivan welcomes you to an afternoon of words, images and performances honoring the beloved
TOM MURRIN (1939 – 2012)
Performance Artist, Playwright, Writer, Friend.
(Highlights from this wonderful event generously hosted by La Mama’s Ellen Stewart Theater.)
Pat Olezko‘s Inflatables greeted you at the entrance to La Mama for the Tom Murrin Celebration.
Tom Murrin’s desk was on display in the entrance.
Luna Macaroona Blessing by Annabel Sexton-Daltry and Salley and Louise May.
Agosta Machado with the Luna Macaroona Blessing.
Patricia Sullivan reads some very personal funny things about her husband.
Lucy Sexton was an amazing MC for this event. Wig and mask in hand.
Mimi Goese and Dick Connette perform ‘Fixing a Hole’ by the Beatles.
Jo Andres and Steve Buscemi share some hilarious stories about Tom.
Nicky Paraiso sings and gets the audience to participate in a ‘sing-a-long’.
Cary Curran dances a beautiful piece that Tom would have loved.
Mark Mitton levitates a table with the help of Tom’s sister.
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A tax deductible donation can me made in support of Tom’s Archives.
Make checks payable to “Artspire, A Program of NYFA”
In the memo line indicate “The Legend of Alien Comic”.
Mail to: Artspire, A Program of NYFA, Fiscal Sponsorship Program
20 Jay Street, 7th FLoor, Brooklyn NY 11201
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Other speakers of the evening included:
Jane Friedman
John Vaccaro
Ellie Covan
Message from Mark Russell
Carlo McCormack
Message from Alex Souldancer
Alien Comic Video edited by Larry Fessenden
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Thanks to Lori E. Seid and Bill Schaffner for making the great evening’s TECHNICAL brilliance.
