http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/
from: http://www.azcentral.com/ent/calendar/articles/0427puppetry27.html
May 1-4: Puppetry of the Penis
Simon Morley (seated) is joined by his better half, David Friend, to make up the Puppetry of the Penis team.
'Puppetry of the Penis'
WHEN: May 1 through 4.
WHERE: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.
ADMISSION: $42.50-$44.50.
SUITABILITY: Adults - nudity, sexual humor.
DETAILS: (602) 267-1600.
Kyle Lawson
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 27, 2003 12:00 AM
The press conference was standing room only. Young women representing college publications took most of the seats. They were having a wild giggle. Male reporters sat in stupefaction.
No way were they going to try this at home.
Simon Morley was providing a preview of his act, which has been a hit in New York, London, Canada, and his native Australia. He began with the Hamburger, then progressed to the Snail, followed by the Loch Ness Monster, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and, for sports fans, the Windsurfer.
Good golly, Miss Molly.
You might think Morley was demonstrating lesser-known dances of the 1960s. You are so wrong. Morley and David Friend, collectively, are known as Puppetry of the Penis, which has performances scheduled Thursday through next Sunday at the Celebrity Theatre.
The title says it all.
The men manipulate their privates into more than 40 "installations." Naturally, to make this work, they have to be starkers. Mostly. They do wear cheesy capes that would embarrass an elementary-school costumer but have the saving grace of keeping their posteriors from catching a cold.
The pair call their routine "the ancient Australian art of genital origami." Ancient may be overstating it, but it's at least as old as fraternities, locker rooms and keggers. Get a little sloshed, make a bet with a buddy - well, you know how it goes.
There's no getting around the fact that Morley, at least, is impressive at this stuff. (Friend sat out the demonstration.) One has to be careful in how one phrases things of this sort, but be assured he does not lack for material.
Or cheeky answers.
QUESTION: Don't you get into trouble for this?
ANSWER: No. It's a non-sexual show. We're just a couple of butt-naked men manipulating their genitals into great art forms.
Q: It looks painful. Is it?
A: There's no pain involved. If it hurt, I'd hang up my cape right away. There are certain warm-ups you do. It's like any sport. You don't want to go out there and pull a muscle.
Q: Have you always had this . . . skill?
A: I was born with it. I was always able to do it. It's a guy thing - taking your pants off and entertaining your friends.
Q: What does your mother think about this?
A: She's OK with it. Whenever I hear from her, it's usually, "I need 10 more tickets." She trades them for free haircuts at her hairdresser. She doesn't come to the show. The last time she saw my penis was in the bath tub, and we'll leave it at that.
Q: How did the show evolve?
A: When I was full of drinks, I'd do it for my friends. Then I started getting invited to parties where I didn't know anyone.
Editor's note: Morley's girlfriend, Komala Frame, travels with the show and serves as stage manager. She takes over the conversation.
Q: How do you deal with your significant other showing a significant part of himself to anyone who forks over $42.50.
A: I'm absolutely fine with it. Every time I see the show, it makes me laugh. And my mother thinks it's hilarious.
Q: Do audience members ever get offended?
A: If they decide to come to the show, they're pretty much committed to the idea. Sometimes you get sensitive heterosexual guys - it can be a little much for them.
Q: Does this sort of thing happen a lot in Australia?
A: I think we're a little more liberal, yes. At least when it comes to our bodies.
Editor's note: Morley wanders back into the conversation.
Q: What's the worst pun that's been used in connection with your act?
A: Well, let's see, we've been called a "two-handed show."
Q: Before you met Komala, did your act make it easier or harder to get a date?
A: I had a great line: "Now that you've seen mine, can I see yours?"
Reach Lawson at Email | Bio
Please visit these sites which document David Dorn a liar and hate monger who makes up viscous lies about people he doesn't like:Dorn Agency
Dorn Agency
Dorn Insurance
Dorn Insurance
Dorn Insuranse
Dorn Insuranse
David Dorn Agency
David Dorn Agency
David Dorn Hate Monger
David Dorn Government Snitch?