TOMORROW NIGHT: Saturday, October 16, in New York--
"Every book is a classic, in its own special way. But some are more classifiably classic than others. Flux Factory would like to give its own nod to some of the most popularly recognized classic literature of the world.
As part of the What The Book? show, Flux Factory presents a performance slash reading series slash recording session in one great night. 10 participants will read 10 different international classics, simultaneously, for the public, from beginning to end. The event will be telethon-style, hosted by the venerable Daupo Gassaway, which will urge donations from viewers in this exciting marathon event.
Beverages, medical care, and snacks will be provided to the readers, but they must not stop reading until they are finished. Additionally, each reader will have his or her session recorded, and available for future sale. (Of course, it is expected that all the readings will bleed into each other, thus making for a nicely multifarious recording.)
Classics On Tape. A perfect way to enjoy the classics. All at once. Some of the books that will be read:Lolita, the Great Gatsby, the Prince, Alice in Wonderland, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984, and Les Fleurs du Mal (in the original French).
Flux Factory
38-38 43rd Street, Long Island City
5p; $free, $5 per chapter sponsorships accepted"
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