a secret history of the 20th century


a theatrical adaptation of Greil Marcus' cult classic book

Conceived and Directed by Shawn Sides
Adapted by Kirk Lynn
Created by Rude Mechs of Austin, TX

Touring to Salzburg, Austria July 12 - 15, 2003

1534: John of Leyden proclaims himself the Favorite of Heaven, runs naked through the streets of Munster, Germany, and forms a society free of laws or private property. 1976: John Lydon proclaims himself an "antichrist," helps launch a movement to 'destroy passersby,' and permanently changes popular culture. Coincidence?

Rude Mechanicals (aka Rude Mechs) is proud to announce the first European performance of the smash hit show that was picked as the #1 Theatrical Experience of 1999 by The Austin Chronicle, grabbed top honors at the Austin Critics’ Table Awards, had a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere produced by The Foundry Theatre in 2001, and has enjoyed two highly successful national tours. Rude Mechs brings its unique blend of physicality, intelligence, and caustic wit to this manic adaptation of the cult classic by Greil Marcus. The intrepid Dr. Narrator joins Sex Pistols' manager and self-proclaimed mastermind, Malcolm McLaren to recount an alternative history of the 20th century via the Sex Pistols, the Cabaret Voltaire, the May '68 riots, and a handful of medieval heretics. LIPSTICK TRACES is a physically ecstatic and intellectually nervy theatrical vision of "movements in culture that raised no monuments, . . . movements that barely left a trace."

Work is a sin. Work is for suckers. No boring leisure! Celebrate the millennium by getting the hell out of the 20th century. NEVER WORK!! This is not nihilism. It's a call to...something else.

For information about booking Lipstick Traces at your venue, please contact Lana Lesley at 512-476-RUDE (7833) or send an email to info@rudemechs.com.
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