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GWB Portland Encore

They liked my Bush piece (I love saying that) so much that they asked me to perform it again here in Portland. I wish I had more time to blog. I had the most amazing in of body experience in a sensory deprivation flotation chamber early today.

But I am off to Salem, OR to do a talk about the ex-gay movement and my spiritual journey. The organizer sounded a little concerned that there might be protesters because of some of the phone calls she had been getting. I'll keep you posted. Below are the details for Monday's show.
Through a series of lively lessons, educator and theatrical performance activist, Peterson Toscano playfully instructs President Bush and his cabinet on history, the economy, privilege, environmentalism, the Bible and humanity. Bitingly funny and painfully insightful, Peterson takes no prisoners as he speaks to the George W. Bush in all of us.

The Re-Education of George W. Bush
Monday January 29, 2007 12:00-1:00 PM
Spiritual Life Center--Campus Ministry
Portland State University
Entrance off Broadway next to Annie's Cafe
1728 Broadway
Portland, OR
503.348.2182

Comments

Nonsequitur said…
Ooooh, potential protesters. That's how you KNOW you've done a good job. Congrats to ya ;)!!!
10:51 AM
Contemplative Activist said…
Protesters - that's how people know its a good show, you couldn't buy better publicity ;)

Sounds like you're a real hit.
2:43 PM
Elliot Coale said…
Protesters -- cool! Just be careful. You getting injured just wouldn't be very good. Not very good at all. No.

All the same, congrats on the Bush piece, and good luck with the show in Salem!
3:05 PM
Annis said…
So, you got your own "fanclub" eyh. Just please be careful .. and tell them that if they as much as sneeze on you, I will personally hunt them down and make their lifes miserable. Beware of the angry, swedish lesbian :)
3:59 PM
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