PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Picks Winner Of Penis Painting Competition

By: Aug. 25, 2010
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David J. Foster, producer of the world's top genital origami attraction, Puppetry of the Penis, announced today that Brian Ballone has been chosen as the winner of first ever "penis painting competition." Ballone's untitled still-life, painted entirely with his penis, wowed the judges with its vivid colors and true-to-life depiction of fruit (see attached image). As previously announced, the grand prize is a custom painting, of the subject of the winner's choosing, painted by world-renowned penis-painter Pricasso. For more information on Pricasso, and his technique, please visit www.pricasso.com.

"As expected, competition was stiff, but Mr. Ballone's work stood out from the crowd," Mr. Foster commented. "This work, so full of color and whimsy, is a brilliant example of penis artistry at its most elegant."

The new Off-Broadway production of Puppetry of the Penis began performances Tuesday, July 13th at The Green Room Theater at 45 Bleecker. Literally stretching the human body to its absolute limit, genital artists Rich Binning and Gavin Stewart present over forty astonishing, now-iconic penis installations including the Pelican, The Windsurfer, The Eiffel Tower, Loch Ness Monster, and their mind-boggling, signature installation: the Hamburger. A handful of breathtaking new installations, including Yoda, Sombrero, and E.T., are being performed for the first time on a New York stage in this 8-week limited engagement.

Created by Simon Morley and David Friend in 1996, Puppetry of the Penis introduced the world to the ancient Australian art of genital origami. It has been experienced by over 1 million people (including the likes of Hugh Grant, Naomi Campbell, Posh Spice, Christina Aguilera, Nicole Richie, Bono and Elton John) in over 14 countries (including the U.S., Great Britain, Australia, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal). It has been translated into three languages, had a "how to" book published, been featured on HBO's "Real Sex" since 2002, and had DVD releases throughout the world.

The performance schedule for Puppetry of the Penis is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are $49.50 (regular seats) and $79.50 (premium seats) and are now on sale via Telecharge.com/(212) 239-6200 or at the Box Office at 45 Bleecker Street (Hours: Monday: Noon - 5pm - 8pm / Tuesday - Friday: 12:30pm - curtain / Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - curtain).

www.puppetryofthepenis.com


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