The Poetry Brothel: Dungeon

Welcome to a unique and immersive poetry event that takes poetry outside classrooms and lecture halls and places it in the lush interiors of a bordello. The Madame presents a rotating cast of poets, each operating within a carefully crafted character, who share their work in public readings, spontaneous eruptions of poetry, and most distinctly, as purveyors of private poetry readings on beds, chaise lounges and in private rooms. For a fee, all of the poets are available for these sequestered readings at any time during the event. Of course, any true bordello need a good cover; ours is an immersive cabaret featuring poetry, burlesque, live music, vaudeville, aerials, visual art, magic, and mysticism, with newly integrated themes, performances and installations at each event.

Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show begins promptly at 7pm. As usual the festivities will be presided over by your hosts Mister Charley, The Madame, and that rapscallion, Tennessee Pink. For more information, including featured performers and thematic details, please visit thepoetrybrothel.com. Thematic costumes are encouraged but not required. The Poetry Brothel staged show will wrap up at 10pm sharp, but feel free to stay on for House of Yes' free Thursday night dance party, where our poets and mystics will continue to be available for private readings.

Give to us your leather and take from us our lyric, our assonance. We welcome you once more to our annual deep, devilish Dungeon of our beloved brothel, an evening of substance and subversion.

Poetry of the flesh will be presented by the dance stylings of Cassandra Rosebeetle, Bitch, Marz, Frankie Mxsgendered, Lux Aeterna, and Minx Arcana. Other diversions include mystics by Holy Crow, The Erotic Esoteric, and Rebecca Fey, illusions by The  Magic, sketchy sketch artist Too Loose, and our house band Mute the Commercials. As always, the festivities will be resided over by Mister Charley, The Madame, and Tennessee Pink.

Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show begins promptly at 7pm. As usual the festivities will be presided over by your hosts Mister Charley, The Madame, and that rapscallion, Tennessee Pink.

The Poetry Brothel is brought to you by The Poetry Society of New York, in partnership with Indolent Books and Black Ocean.

***Visit poetrysocietyny.org/membership to become a member of The Poetry Society of New York and receive 50% off GA tickets to The Poetry Brothel!***

This event is 21+

::::::: CONSENT POLICY :::::::

Behave with beauty, connect with intention. We are obsessed with Consent. Always ASK before touching anyone in our House. If someone is violating your boundaries or harassing you, please speak to a security guard or any staff member. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment. If you feel something, say something, and we will help. Questions about consent culture at House of Yes? Let us know: consent@houseofyes.org.

:::::: COMMUNITY & ACCESSIBILITY :::::::

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved. Racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination will not be tolerated at our House. All restrooms in our venue are gender neutral. Everyone is free to use the restroom that best fits their gender identity or expression. All entrances and spaces within the venue are single-level. Strobe lights are used during performances and parties.