OPENING NIGHT: MINK STOLE AT THE MONTELEONE

Midnight movie idol, John Waters’ muse, Tennessee Williams’ leading lady from the rarely staged The Mutilated, and underground legend, Mink Stole returns to TWFest! She has had one of the most interesting careers you can imagine in show business, and she intends to dish it with song and anecdotes. Mink will be accompanied by New Orleans legend, pianist and marionettist Harry Mayronne with a special appearance by Dr. Sick of the Squirrel Nut Zippers. There is no greater starlet in the alternative arts and film underground than Mink Stole. Her unique brand of star quality led to her characters often being imitated, along with their memorable catchphrases. An entire universe of Internet memes is devoted to her most notable roles, including Connie Marble from Pink Flamingos and Peggy Gravel from Desperate Living. TWFest is proud to feature, not Connie nor Peggy, but the real Mink Stole for this one-night-only celebration. 

“If Susan Sontag had written notes on camp in 1974 instead of 1964, Mink Stole surely would have been the first entry on the list.”— Gregory Gajus, President of the Tennessee Williams Fest.

Doors open at 7 pm with a cash bar.

This event sponsored by Joy and Boysie Bollinger.