Amygdala's 'Pleasure Dome: Continuum' Brings Queer Performance Spectacle to Manhattan's SoMad
'Pleasure Dome: Continuum' debuted on October 7 at SoMad, located in Manhattan's Flatiron district, and was created by Amygdala. The variety show showcased acts in a compact space, allowing every attendee to enjoy the performances. Notable moments included RuAfza’s Brechtian take on the wealthy, a Luigi Mangione-inspired scene featuring a pierced Elon Musk, Selena Surreal's provocative piercings set to Radiohead's 'Exit Music (For a Film),' and vibrant performances from final girl '98. Julie J delivered Nicole Scherzinger's 'As If We Never Said Goodbye.' Amygdala led the event, reflecting on heritage and future visions. The series will continue on October 8 and 9, with a follow-up on November 18 and 19, featuring a new lineup of artists.
Key facts
- The first iteration of 'Pleasure Dome: Continuum' took place on October 7 at SoMad in Manhattan.
- Amygdala conceived and hosted the variety show, which features changing performers each night.
- RuAfza performed Brechtian-style critiques of billionaires and right-wing hysteria, including a Luigi Mangione-inspired enactment.
- Selena Surreal incorporated body piercing and Modern Primitivism, performing to Radiohead's 'Exit Music (For a Film).'
- final girl '98 engaged the crowd with high-energy antics and a number featuring the projection 'Art World Grifters.'
- Julie J performed Nicole Scherzinger's version of 'As If We Never Said Goodbye' in an orange lamé outfit.
- The event continues on October 8 and 9 at SoMad, with a second part on November 18 and 19.
- SoMad is located at 34 East 23rd Street, 4th Floor, Flatiron, Manhattan.
Entities
Artists
- Amygdala
- RuAfza
- Selena Surreal
- final girl '98
- Julie J
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Luigi Mangione
- Elon Musk
- RuPaul
- Hrag Vartanian
Institutions
- SoMad
- Hyperallergic
- Flatiron Nomad
- Radiohead
- Cowboy Hunters
Locations
- Manhattan
- New York
- United States
- Brooklyn
- Flatiron
- Madison Square Park
- 34 East 23rd Street
- Sunset Boulevard