Forbidden Kiss: the Erotica Series

http://www.severinefeist.com

Severine Feist is a nonfiction erotica writer and experiential therapist. However unlikely it might seem, she is not someone who lies often. She is absorbed and fascinated with the abstract realism of words. Done with silence and its promotion of lies, she is in favor of truth, which allures her with its capacity for risk. She finds its constant distortion as it comes in contact with perspective charming. She recognizes the sadness in hilarity, and loves to ponder the uncharted intricacies of the human mind. Her own mind is an Escher maze of deviance, lined with fun-house mirrors and peep-show trapdoors. She often feels that she is an id-exhibitionist, exposing her psyche after entering the realm of another's personal space. Through her writing, Ms. Feist hopes one day to stick a crowbar into the minds of America. Armed only with her laptop and perverse sense of humor, she patriotically pledges to uphold her favorite aphorism: ‘If you can’t join them, beat some sense in to them. And if you can’t do that, beat them senseless.’ (Please note: Ms. Feist would like to make clear that she is a non-violent individual, and would never hurt anyone who didn’t request it.)

Frank Blocker is currently performing Fearless Moral Inventory at Stage Left on Mondays, through May 31, 2010.

Frank 's plays include Southern Gothic Novel (Drama Desk Award nomination), Patient Number (Inner Voices Social Issues/Winner), Eula Mae's Beauty, Bait & Tackle (off-Broadway), and Air Marshals. Frank edits the short play and monologue series Stage THIS!, now on Volume 3 . Member of AEA and DGA. www.frankblocker.com

Topher Cusumano is a performer and poet, who is currently studying theatre and women's studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. His poetry has been seen in such publication as The Circle, Teen Ink, The Puck Review, and more. Topher was recently made a regular on Indiefeed radio's performance poetry channel, where is poem "What She Wanted" received rave reviews from listeners. His solo show "Roughhouse" won rave reviews in the Left Out Festival 2009.

Katie Northlich is a four time New York Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion, and she is the current reigning National Manhattan Monologue Slam Champion. Her 2005 solo show, *Character Forum: A Thesis, was recently in New York Magazine as a pick of the week; it was selected for the Estrogenius Festival, the Fashion Playfest festival, and was chosen as a debut piece for the solo-performance based Stage Left Studio theatre, resulting in an extended, sold out run.

Annette Guarrasi - A native of NY, Annette performed improv and sketch comedy with the Gotham City Improv Main Co., as well as various comedy groups in different venues throughout the city, such as Caroline's and Don't Tell Mama. She studied Shakespeare at the American Globe Theatre in NY and received a certificate in Shakespeare from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Annette has been writing and performing her solo work, created in Kirsten Ames' (HBO/Aspen Comedy Festival) solo performance workshop. Annette can be seen throughout the city performing excerpts of her one-woman show, "Never Show the Ugly" and can be reached at www.annetteguarrasi.com.

The Bitter Poet has performed his wild downtown late-night show at New York City's Cucaracha Warehouse Theater, Fez Under Time Cafe, The Knitting Factory, Westbeth Theater Center, Arlene Grocery, The Fort at Sidewalk Cafe, Baby Jupiter, Surf Reality, and many more.

Benny Rietveld is a bass player, producer and composer who has played and recorded with many people, most notably with Sheila E., Miles Davis and Santana, but also with John Lee Hooker, Michel Legrand, Zucchero, Dave Matthews, Rob Thomas and many others.

Benny won 8 Grammy Awards™ for his participation on the Santana album Supernatural in February 2000, including playing on the hits “Smooth” and “Game Of Love”. He appears in the seminal rap film Krush Groove, the Warner Brothers video Miles In Paris, and has made numerous appearances on Late Night with David Letterman, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Musikladen, Later with Jools Holland and dozens of other music and award shows.

He completed his first film score for Brooklyn Rules, starring Alec Baldwin, Mena Suvari, and Freddie Prinze Jr. released in 2007. He’s also written multimedia music for ComputerLife, Computer Gaming World, Sprint and others.

Benny released his first solo CD, Mystery Of Faith in 2002. He is currently working on a second film, another solo release, and a bass instructional movie. He also writes and performs his own music regularly in the East Village area of New York City.

www.bennyworld.com