Punchline Productions and IRT Theater Present THE KOAN OF SEYMOUR

It would be impossible to name a performer who more effectively blurred the lines between his real life and his life on stage than Seymour Fitzgerald Payne. While his fans loved adorable characters like The Purple Orange and The Bellowing Mime, Seymour was also involved in a series of public confrontations that left his public wondering if these incidents were rehearsed routines or spontaneous tantrums. But just as his career was beginning to soar, his life reportedly ended. Was his mysterious demise an unavoidable and calamitous tragedy? Or the latest, and most elaborate, of Seymour's hoaxes?

In this two-act play, Seymour's fellow comedians gather together to mourn his passing and celebrate his life. But as the evening progresses, truths are revealed, lies are invented and Seymour - may or may not - have one last surprise.

PERFORMANCES:
Fri. Sept. 2 & Sat. Sept 3 (8:00)
Sun. Sept. 4 (2:00)
Thurs. Sept. 8 thru Sat. Sept 10 (8:00)
Sun. Sept. 11 (2:00)
Thurs. Sept. 15 thru Sat. Sept 17 (8:00)
Sun. Sept. 18 (2:00)
LENGTH OF SHOW: 75 minutes
PRICE: $18.00
At IRT:154 Christopher st. NYC #3B (third floor)

Tickets may be purchase here.

IRT Theater is a grassroots laboratory for independent theater and performance in New York City, providing space and support to a new generation of artists. Tucked away in the old Archive Building in Greenwich Village, IRT's mission is to build a community of emerging and established artists by creating a home for the development and presentation of new work. Some of the artists we have supported include Young Jean Lee, Reggie Watts and Mike Daisey.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Council Member Corey Johnson and The Nancy Quinn Fund, a project of ART-NY.