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 a selection of PRIVATE PERFORMANCES WITH THE LOVE ARTIST KATHE IZZO


suitable for an audience of one and/or very intimate couples or family members


Love Artist Kathe Izzo’s global TRUE LOVE PROJECT (www.trueloveproject.com), in which she pledges to freely fall in love with her audience -- and for that matter, the world -- one day, one lover at a time, unconditionally and with unmitigated passion, is a traveling performance designed for an audience of one (or in special cases, small groups of friends or family members).    The project may be experienced in a multitude of ways, from the pure form -- a 24 hour love appointment with the artist (now a rare commodity) & many other shorter, traveling forms of love theater.


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"This is the idea – that we, on the food of this love – even though we don’t really know each other – can build this together.  I’m not exploiting what we have; really, I just want to be able to work with it like a plastic element.  Love, intimacy, instead of paint stone or wood . . .  running on a certain kind of intensity or connection, like fuel. "  -  Kathe Izzo


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"Her love may have been contrived, but it was genuine, . . . she considers herself "a cross between a prostitute and the Dalai Lama," and she indeed delivers a combination of spiritual companionship and sensual enlightenment."  - Tristan Taormino, Village Voice



THEATRE OF LOVE

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For the period of one week (approx) Love Artist kathe izzo will inhabit an office headquarters, located in a public venue, and book private appointments in installation and throughout the city for specific kinds of theatre:

eating theatre, sleeping theatre, looking at art theatre, relationship theatre, writing theatre, lounging theatre, friendship theatre, mothering theatre, motherless theatre, yoga theatre, standing amongst the trees theatre, rummaging through past and/or present desire theatre, among others.
 

Performance appointment times will vary with the type of theatre requested.  Single audiences or couples only.


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Love performances are available on either a walk-in basis or by reservation.   Appointments need only be for a few moments or may last as long as an hour.  During these moments you will be in full energetic contact with Kathe, as deeply as you desire or feel comfortable. You will not be rushed nor will you share your time with anyone else, unless you choose the advanced love option.


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Locations may vary from kiosks set up in public spaces such as galleries, theatre & hotel lobbies, department stores and night clubs to more private locations such as bathrooms, balconies and truck cabs.   Some refreshment is often provided and the surroundings are usually aesthetically pleasing.

Satisfac
tion guaranteed. No previous experience or preparation required.

www.trueloveproject.com

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SAFE PASSAGE

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Offering herself as a 'sovereign ship of companionship with which to cross the voyage of night,' and 'nocturnal body guard,' Love Artist Kathe Izzo will create a small and secure fort within a gallery environment  (or other applicable space: storefront, performance space) and will then invite her audience to stay with her overnight  through a series of scheduled private appointments.  She promises to stay up all night and watch over her art patrons as they sleep, taking care of whatever comfort needs they may have in order to ensure them a secure night's sleep.  The artist will sleep publicly during the day.  There will be special seating within the fort for the public to psychically care for and nourish the artist while she sleeps.

"I am a persistent insomniac. As young mother of three children born within a span of five years, I know every minute of the night. I have turned my fear and panic over the inability to sleep into a more aggressive pursuit of knowledge of the dark, and through that pursuit, an ownership of my place in the night.  I do not pretend to be a cure or savior, just one night of safe rest." - Kathe Izzo

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THE LOVE SHACK

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Love Artist Kathe Izzo builds a home, cutting across class, race, sexuality, gender and age lines.  Constructing a portable "home" from cardboard boxes and various found and cherished materials,  she will  invite the public  at large to join her in a series of intimate love appointments, bringing with them various collaborative materials, from the practical (building materials and home furnishings) to the ephemeral (cherished belongings and love relics).   Together, the artist and the community  will develop a new template of home and love.

Beginning with a simple skeleton box structure  and working with the most rudimentary tools and materials, Izzo will be scheduling her usual love appointments of an hour or less.  A simple transportable  kitchen will be in place for impromptu entertaining.

Although her love will be no less profound than her usual devotion, the love will take place through action – each appointment making a loving contribution to the building of this home as a model of a larger more inclusive community.  Scheduled appointments will be invited to bring offerings and additions to the space. Walk-in viewings and participation will be encouraged.

In addition to Izzo's popular one-on-one performances, the continuously evolving space will be home to several public events, such as salons, invitational dinners and parties.


www.theloveshackproject.com


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"All across the world, from Afghanistan to New Orleans, from the streets of New York City to Haiti, impromptu  homes are being built from  love, gifts and found materials;  lives  are coming together, hopes are rising, dreams are being delivered . .  we all need a place to lay our heads, we all need a table to sit down to. . . "      Kathe Izzo


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MUSICAL THEATRE OF LOVE

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A flamboyant version of the Theatre of Love,  the Love Artist adds to her usual love repetoire with song and dance, making herself available for private appointments in deluxe hotel acommodations,  making the gift of her deepest & most raw passion & emotion through a medley of favorite love songs & faith healings.  Accompanied on guitar (featured: Slink Moss & Ian Campbell).

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THE MUSICAL THEATRE OF LOVE/LONDON

THE MUSICAL THEATRE OF LOVE SEED PROJECT/NYC

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