Kelli Dunham

THIS FROM KELLI: SO I KNOW ABOUT THE WHOLE ALLEGED SNOW THING but this just in, the amazing Christopher Bartlett has committed to making sure the Center is open for Queer Bodies Queer Selves tomorrow. Even if there is…whatever. And Dan Horrigan says “I’ll be there, I’m from Buffalo” and R. Eric Thomas says “I’m from Baltimore–we’re trained to navigate inclement weather of all types so as not to slow down our constant murdering. So I’ll be there too!” So come laugh with us! It is ON. You can also text me at 215.964.1963. But seriously, it’s on.

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Comic/nurse/queer health advocate Kelli Dunham is hosting this one night only hilarious, hopefully helpful event. There will be comedy (of course) guest performers R Eric Thomas and Dan Horrigan plus a few animated shorts, and loads of information about where Philly folks can find LGBT friendly health care, free health screenings and some special surprises.

What’s so funny about taking care of ourselves and fighting for our lives and healthcare? Come find out and bring a friend.

If you are a community or non profit organization or a person who provides health services to the LGBT community and would like a table at the event, please email kellidunham@gmail.com to reserve your free space.

Please note that while we are selling tickets to this event, we want it to be accessible to EVERYONE! Please pay what you can on the sliding scale, but if you want to be there, don’t worry about the money, just COME!

Co-sponsored by William Way LGBT Community Center

You can RSVP on facebook and also buy advance tickets available here.

About KELLI DUNHAM

Kelli Dunham is an award-winning stand up comic and author as well as a bachelor’s prepared registered nurse with more than a dozen years of experience in community health. She was the winner of the 2007 Fresh Fruit Award for Distinction in Stand Up Comedy. It is unlikely that she will ever be again be called distinguished.

Kelli’s comedy has been seen at colleges, clubs, women’s festivals and pride celebrations nationwide, on Showtime Network and the Discovery Channel and once—just once—at a livestock auction. She has also presented on LGBT issues at the American Medical Publisher’s Association annual convention, St. Luke’s College School of Nursing, Conventionality Unlimited, Citibank, Harvard Women’s Hospital, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Won Institute School of Acupuncture

Kelli is the author of FA Davis’ How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, which is in its fourth edition, is frequently adopted for intro to nursing classes and was an American Nursing Association Book of the Year in 2005. Kelli also wrote two health books for kids: The Boy’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up YOU (Applesauce Press, 2007) and The Girl’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up YOU (Applesauce Press, 2008).

ABOUT R ERIC THOMAS

R. Eric Thomas (@oureric) is a playwright, teaching artist and storyteller. He is the author of four produced plays, including “The Spectator” (Run of the Mill Theater Company, Baltimore). Eric has read or performed for Second Stories at the Dive, Rant-o-Wheel, Queer Ignite, Superheroes Who Are Super!, Queer Memoir, “Live at Kelly Writers House” on WXPN and Philadelphia’s First Person Arts Story Slams, at which he has competed in the Grand Slam three times. His writing has appeared in Columbia University’s The Collection and the literary magazine, The Q Review. His solo show, “Will You Accept This Friend Request?” premieres November 14 and 15 as part of the First Person Festival. Facebook.com/R.Eric.T

ABOUT DAN HORRIGAN

Dan Horrigan got his start telling stories to anyone who would listen at bars and cocktail parties across New York. Dan is thrilled to be bringing his tales to a slightly more sober audience. Another incarnation of The Big A was produced in New York in February of 2010. In addition to being a writer / performer Dan is also a co-founder and Artistic Director of At Hand Theatre Company. At Hand is an independent, non profit theatre company in New York City that produces new plays while using eco-friendly practices. Dan likes to make you laugh and he likes trees and plays! He is proud to have produced Anton Dudley’s Letters to the End of the World, Mark Snyder’s Lila Cante, One Nation Under by Andrea Lepcio and 4 seasons of POP! Dan has directed At Hand’s productions of Cake And Plays Without The Cake by Jono Hustis, Silence! by Brian Dykstra and John Patrick Bray’s Trickster at the Gate. Last season, Dan was honored to have At Hand present his autobiographical solo show, MY AiDS. Other directing credits include Nicky Silver’s The Altruists (Access Theatre), Cindy Lou Johnson’s Brilliant Traces and PS Your Cat is Dead by James Kirkwood. Dan’s television appearances include Cash Cab, playing the role of Gay Guy In The Backseat With All The Wrong Answers (uncredited). He also appeared in Kathy Griffin’s My Life On The D-List playing Laughing Gay Guy in the 3rd Row At The WaMu Theatre (surprisingly, also uncredited).

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