Joseph and Marsha (2023) dramamonster 2023-06-14 | Bry Payne and Jack Lewis star in the final Saturday night performance of Gary LeGault's new musical, based on the life and times of Marsha P. Johnson (as presented at New York's Theater for the New City during January and February of 2023). With piano arrangements by Chris Glik and Zachary Kellogg, the cast includes: JC Augustin, James Stanton, Alexa Echevarria, Brianna Cabrera, Daniel Beaudoin, Zoe Gray, Elle Lagalante, Ailani Velez, Jonathan Hirsch, Jack Issler, Damion Allen, Zach Green, Alexis Nwokoji, Thomas Baker, Alec Pacheco, Jake Bryan Guthrie, and Sammy Rivas. Be sure to click on the HD (gear) button at the bottom of your YouTube screen and choose "quality," then "1080p" to watch in high definition.
Sadie in Seclusion (2015) dramamonster 2023-11-14 | Irene Soderberg rehearses a sequel to the famed English fable, set in San Francisco during the 1960's with Chris Petrillo, Mary Lys and Mark Leland, while Alexis Del Lago (for whom the play was written) looks on.
Holly Woodlawns 67th Birthday (2013) dramamonster 2023-10-21 | Some girls have it all, including sociable folks attending their 67th birthday party, such as Pat Loud, Adriano Serafini, Bob Esty, Asha, Jay Keiser, Alexis DeLago, Constance Cooper (briefly), Michael Stabille, Robert Coddington and Gary LeGault (behind the camera) for an event planned and carried out with panache by Joe Goodwin (green cake and all).
The Private Life of Marilyn Monroe (1986) dramamonster 2023-07-13 | Gary LeGault's depiction of the famed motion picture star behind the scenes, portrayed by Carlissa Hayden (as Marilyn) and Dorothy Blass (as Paula Strasberg). Notably, Miss Blass served as Marilyn's personal secretary during the late 1950's, traveling from New York to Hollywood, where she would later audition for her role in this film by answering a casting notice in the (now defunct) Drama-Logue. Catch the filmmaker's father in a cameo appearance as Johnny Hyde. If you enjoyed this production, Mr. LeGault's latest theatrical work, Joseph and Marsha (2023), is available for viewing on his "Dramamonster" channel at youtu.be/Nn3mqfyqEb4
Doctor Noguchi (2010) dramamonster 2023-06-30 | Gary LeGault's supernatural tale of the world renowned Los Angeles County Coroner, haunted by the ghosts of his most celebrated autopsies: Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy, Sharon Tate, Janis Joplin, Freddie Prinze, William Holden, Natalie Wood and John Belushi. Performed at The Complex in Hollywood during January of 2010 with Hayden Lee (as Thomas Noguchi), Julia Stoddard (as Marilyn Monroe), Wendy Rossi, Billie Herwig, Jeremy Ebenstein, Mark Leland and Michael Durack.
The Roadsinger (1985) dramamonster 2023-06-23 | Gary LeGault's simple, homespun story of a washed up country & western singer, trying to make a comeback, while he battles booze, personal tragedy and a slump in record sales. This role was originated by the Warhol film star, Jackie Curtis, in a reading at the Dramatists Guild during 1984, attended by videographer Nelson Sullivan (for whom one of the characters was named), Broadway director Tom O'Horgan and producer Irene Mayer Selznick (among others). Its Hollywood production featured nearly every out of work actor in Los Angeles, including the playwright (pictured here with Nashville guitarist, Larry Raspberry).
Wind in the Widows (2010) dramamonster 2023-06-02 | Gary LeGault's high society musical about three upper east side ladies in pursuit of a crash site where their late husbands' corporate jet went down, taking along their jewels, cash and deeply guarded secrets. This study of bankruptcy and betrayal stars Julia Stoddard, Toni Trenton, Ann Chatterton, David Michael Trevino and Mark Leland in a tumultuous ride to New Jersey with piano arrangements by Chris Glik (performed as a dramatized reading at the Complex in Hollywood during October of 2011).
East of the Tar Pits (2008) Starring Holly Woodlawn dramamonster 2023-04-21 | Gary LeGault's madcap Malibu romp, starring Holly Woodlawn, Frank Messina and Robert Sherman (a.k.a. Constance Cooper) with special appearances by Jackie Curtis and Marsha P. Johnson. Presented at the 13th (and final) New York Underground Film Festival during 2008. This bubbling brew is stinkier than trash and steamier than tar, like dinosaurs in a mud bath (with nothing dirty going on). You may read more about Holly Woodlawn and the making of "Tar Pits" in Gary LeGault's recent book, Transfigures, available on Amazon at amazon.com/Transfigures-Gary-Timothy-LeGault/dp/0578865718
Joseph and Marsha (Dress Rehearsal - January 25th, 2023) dramamonster 2023-04-14 | Joe E. Jeffreys' video recording of Gary LeGault's new musical play, which opened at the Theater for the New City on January 26th, 2023, based on the life and times of Marsha P. Johnson. This production starred Jack E. Lewis as Joseph and Bry Payne as Marsha. Mr. LeGault introduces the play and makes a cameo appearance as a former friend of the late LGBTQ civil rights icon. With musical arrangements by Chris Glik and Zachary Kellogg, choreography by Razvan Stoian, this final "tech night" performance takes on a life of its own.
The Sister Tui Show (1978) dramamonster 2022-07-08 | During the fall of 1978 Eugene Huss (a.k.a. Sister Tui) returned from Europe with a chorus of French boys, appearing at the Hot Peaches Loft on Christopher Street in New York, where he performed before Jackie Curtis, James MInette, Lola Starr, Taffy Jaffe, Jamie Gallagher, Morgan Moffatt and Sane Arthur (among others). The event was hosted by Jimmy Camicia with Luke Vigliucci at the piano, while Stephane McComb and Olivier Boussarez sang in their native (French) language. At Tui's invitation, Gary LeGault, captured the performance on video tape, slithering around the floor with his camera and trying not to laugh. An entire chapter of Mr. LeGault's book, Transfigures, is devoted to Eugene Huss, a bold and original talent, who sacrificed his life by submitting to clinical trials of experimental medications during the AIDS epidemic, so that others might live. He was a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and an (often) unsung hero of the LBGTQ movement, but a brilliant comedian both on an off stage.
Jackie Curtis - Live and Complete at SNAFU (1980) dramamonster 2022-02-23 | Jackie Curtis as videotaped by Gary LeGault at Lewis Friedman's famed nightclub, SNAFU, in New York City during January of 1980. With dressing room guests: Mona Robson, Bruce Eyster, Morgan Moffatt, Joseph Preston, John Christian Pekurney and Lenny Dean (among others: Paul______ and Nina_____).
Nelson Sullivan Plays a Game of Scrabble (1983) dramamonster 2022-02-17 | Nelson tries to figure out a way to videotape a play starring Jackie Curtis for cast member Jamie Gallagher during a game of Scrabble in 1983. Read more about Nelson Sullivan in Gary LeGault's new book, The Portapak Prince, available on Amazon at amazon.com/dp/0578371952
Holly Woodlawn Live at SNAFU (1980) dramamonster 2021-03-22 | Only a flawed audio track has prevented this program from being released in the past, but now Gary LeGault presents Holly Woodlawn's debut performance at Lewis Friedman's SNAFU in 1980 with clever songs and opening monologue by Lenny Dean. In the audience that night were Craig Vandenburgh (top male model and Candy Darling's frequent escort), Paul Serrato (noted jazz pianist, composer and musical arranger) and Audrey Stottler (Metropolitan Opera soprano), among others. Historic note: long before Nelson Sullivan began videotaping the nightlife of New York City, Craig Highberger and Gary LeGault were on the scene with their respective cameras.
Jackie Curtis in The Roadsinger (1984) dramamonster 2021-02-12 | The Roadsinger (restored audio recording) starring Jackie Curtis in Gary LeGault's original musical play presented at the Dramatist's Guild in New York on May 22, 1984. The famed Warhol film star demonstrates his acting ability in the story of a star-crossed country & western singer on the trail of a comeback. Fox Motion Pictures turned down this opportunity to present Jackie in a feature film version of the play. In the audience that night were: Nelson Sullivan, Tom O'Horgan, Irene Mayer Selznick, Penny Arcade, Margo Howard-Howard, Joseph Ratanski, Lucy Aceto (William Morris) and Jody Sollers (Fox). One year later, Jackie's flaming star would be extinguished forever.
Nelson Sullivans First Private Outing (1984) dramamonster 2017-10-12 | with his new, single unit Portapak camera. A day in the life of one of Nelson's early video friends, before returning to California, where he would continue creating his movies and plays. They would stay in touch by telephone, but less and less as the years rolled by. Mr. LeGault's latest theatrical work, Joseph and Marsha (presented in 2023 at the Theater for the New City), is available for viewing on YouTube at youtu.be/Nn3mqfyqEb4 And his book about Nelson Sullivan may be purchased on Amazon Books at amazon.com/Nelson-Sullivan-Portapak-Prince-LeGault-ebook/dp/B09RWGKBKR?ref_=ast_author_dp
Marsha P. Johnson Dials for Destiny, Dignity and Domicile (1978) dramamonster 2017-06-09 | Homeless and defeated, the star of Greenwich Village attempts to find shelter on an afternoon during winter of 1978 (with James W. Gallagher and K. Morgan Moffatt).
Jackie Curtis Sings, Why Not Call It Art? (1980) dramamonster 2015-10-18 | Halfway through his January appearance at Lewis Friedman's SNAFU in 1980, Jackie Curtis launches into Tray Christopher's original musical composition, "Why Not Call It Art?" This is tip-top Jackie, at his best. - GLG
Original Artworks by Gary LeGault dramamonster 2014-06-03 | A portfolio of portraits by the artist and playwright, Gary LeGault, spanning four decades, accompanied by the overture from "Wind in the Widows" (Mr. LeGault's first musical comedy), arranged for piano and performed by Chris Glick. This portfolio includes some of the artist's earliest works, including his portrait of the Harvey Sisters, identical twins who lived in Chelsea, and Minette (pictured with Alexis Del Lago), who was a confidant of Charles Ludlam, and co-author (with Steven Watson) of the book, "Recollections of a Part Time Lady." Mr. LeGault attended the 1973 NYC Gay Pride March and observed Marsha P. Johnson walking down Seventh Avenue in the company of boyfriend, Joseph Ratanski, and LGBT activist, Sylvia Rivera. Both Miss Marsha and Joseph would become friends of the artist (although separately) and were frequent guests at his apartment on West 21st Street.
Holly Woodlawn in East of the Tar Pits (trailer) dramamonster 2014-01-30 | The story of three friends from New York, reunited in Hollywood many years later. Starring Holly Woodlawn, Frank Messina, and (Mapplethorpe model) Robert Sherman. This comedy by Gary LeGault premiered at the New York Underground Film Festival in 2008 following a brief introduction by Village Voice columnist, Michael Musto.
Alexis Del Lago Entertains (2004) dramamonster 2013-08-15 | Jet setting Alexis plays the Comedy Store in WeHo shortly before hopping a plane to catch the opening of Craig Highberger's "Superstar in a Housedress" at New York's Film Forum in 2004. Spend a romantic Navidad with the reigning Queen of Hollywood at her glamorous home in the Fountain Avenue district of Tinseltown. With Sylvia Miles, Michael Musto, John Vaccarro, Harry Kotoukas, Holly Woodlawn, Jeremiah Newton, James Gallagher, Paul Ambrose, Teriananda, Adriano Serafini and more. Miss Del Lago is depicted here in Mr. LeGault's portrait of Minette and Alexis, based on a photograph by Agosto Machado.
Skip E. Lowe Interviews Gary LeGault (2010) dramamonster 2013-08-13 | Skip E. Lowe's October 19th, 2010 interview with artist/playwright/director, Gary LeGault, and actress/singer, Julia Stoddard, regarding Mr. LeGault's new musical comedy, "Wind in the Widows," at The Complex in Hollywood. Originally presented on West Hollywood Cable Television's Public Access Channel with photography and lighting by Dimetrius Wilson.
