THE MEETING, Hosted By Justin Sayre, Features Phil Putnam 1/13

THE MEETING* is a "delightfully droll" (Time Out New York) monthly comedy/variety show for homosexuals and their friends. It's a gay romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. The Meeting* returns to The Duplex Cabaret Theatre on January 13, 2011 at 9:30 pm with writer/host Justin Sayre.

Past "agenda items" have included the continuing romantic saga of gay penguins at the San Francisco Zoo, a nativity play celebrating the birth of Quentin Crisp, a guide to the so-called "gay panic" defense, and musical numbers with popular performers such as Poor Baby Bree, Molly Pope, and Cole Escola. The first edition of 2011 will feature singer/songwriter PHIL PUTNAM and a tribute to Oprah Winfrey.

The Meeting* operates under the myth of the "gay agenda" and is structured as any organizational meeting for homosexuals would be -- business of the day, upcoming events and social issues are discussed, ridiculed, and interwoven between comedy sketches, musical numbers, and other "homo-hijinks."

Justin Sayre demonstrated a supernatural instinct for "camp" at an early age, and it shines throughout The Meeting*. Justin is a child of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania who moved to New York believing it was still 1947. He was terribly misinformed. In 2006, Justin received rave reviews for his cabaret, "Without A Song." As an actor, he has worked and studied with some of the finest professionals in New York. As a gay, Justin has excelled at scarf placement, Judy hands, and a healthy but firm love of the American musical. He has been called "remarkable" and "an avatar of modern-retro cultivation" by Time Out New York.

PHIL PUTNAM is a New York-based singer/songwriter whose albums include "Healer," "Long Story Short," and "Casualties." His writing has been published in Playback Magazine, and he is nominated for a 2010 OutMusic Award. For more information, please visit www.philputnam.com.

The official monthly podCast of THE Meeting*, featuring Justin and MAC Award-winner Matt Sigl, is available at www.themeetingpodcast.blogspot.com.

The Meeting* occurs at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, located at 61 Christopher Street at 7th Ave, New York, NY 10014, 1/13/11 at 9:30 pm. There is a $10 cover charge and a two-drink minimum. You must be 21+ years of age to attend. For reservations, please visit www.theduplex.com. Produced by Adam J. Rosen.

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