From September through December 2019, Thirst hosted in a series of storytelling nights at Freehold. We started with the theme of heroes – the everyday ones who help us when it’s least expected to the mythical figure who’ll always inspire us. In October, we told tales of phobic-centered tales. fear And at our last event, we shared stories about food which ranged from body shame to spicy jerk-offs to a deep appreciation for international cuisine.
Storytellers
Thirst Heroes, September 15, 2019
Lucie Beatrix is a model turned competitive athlete living in Brooklyn telling stories about her eccentric life as a recovering human. She’s been on the cover of Elle magazine and run a 1:23 half marathon but gets the most fulfillment out of being able to share the stories of others on her show, The Lucie Beatrix podcast.
Albert Fox Cahn is a New York–based civil rights attorney, techno activist, and storyteller. He’s the founder of the S.T.O.P. – The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project.
With the usual: Dan Vigliano, Mimi Lipson
Thirst Fear, October 28th 2019
David Rey Martinez has taken the comedy world by storm with his endearing and uproarious style. He’s done stand-up at Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club and many other NYC hot spots and has been in The New York Comedy Festival. He is also in an amazing hip-hop improv show called “Off Top” at the People’s Improv Theater. He’s also appeared in sketches for Funny or Die, guested on Chris Gethard Presents, and a multitude of podcasts.
Isabel Alvarez was born in Manhattan and raised in NYC, Westchester and eastern Suffolk county (lots of beaches & some cows). Isabel still spends her time in New York, performing and writing songs among other things. Her first recorded album as Miss Iz is currently in production and she lives to collaborate with other artists of all mediums. You can see her perform solo and sometimes with others on Tuesdays at 7pm in the west village at IGST Village.
Lucie Beatrix is a model turned competitive athlete living in Brooklyn telling stories about her eccentric life as a recovering human. She’s been on the cover of Elle magazine and run a 1:23 half marathon but gets the most fulfillment out of being able to share the stories of others on her show, The Lucie Beatrix podcast.
Adam Levy is a product manager, developer, writer, and technology futurist living in Manhattan. He has worked with Apple, Google, Uber, Facebook, The Washington Post, and Bloomberg. He knows, and he is very sorry.
Ali Winston is an investigative reporter covering the criminal justice system, civil liberties and the Far Right. Over the past 13 years, he's worked on both coasts. He's a proud son of Manhattan and is glad to be home.
Thirst Food, November 18th 2019
Samantha Brown Locking rhythm to the beat of her heart
Changing movement into light
She has danced into the danger zone
When the dancer becomes the dance.
Dan Chung is an energy healer located in Manhattan. He values self-realization in service of others. He's created in the fields of pottery, collage, poetry, and film.
Zach Lennon-Simon is a storyteller and comedian. He's the co-host of Very Nice People Saying Very Nice Things at QED.
Rick Snyder Born in a buick
on the streets of New York City
before
the lights went out
Still here
killing it
24/7
The original
Snyku-master
He eats oatmeal
with banana
and porcini mushrooms
for breakfast
out of a rusty tin can
likes bunnies
and all things fluffy.
And the usual: David Rey Martinez and Ali Winston.
Host by
Alex Brook Lynn, Harry Siegel & Dan Vigliano.