The origin story of the legendary East Village club the Pyramid is now in print.
Together again: Pyramid people reunited at the Howl! Archive gallery : Seated, center, Ann Magnuson, Seated, L-R: Danielle Lesniewski, Eileen Dover, Edgar Oliver, Paula Sjunneson, Tabboo!, Joshua Fried, Tigger, Jeff Streeper Standing, L-R: , Elspeth Walker , Kevin Malony, Aleta Joy Wolfe , Nora Burns, Doud Landau, Doug Bressler, Julie Hair, Heather Litteer, Susan Martin, John Kelly, Kestutis Nakas, John Jesurun, Agosto machado, April Palmieri, Katy K, Anne McInnis, Kristi Rose, Jorge Clar, Jody...
Its heyday was in the early 80s, when the East Village was New York City’s version of the Wild West. In 2005, at Wigstock, Kestutis Nakas suggested to Brian Butterick that there should be a book about the club. Butterick agreed and, against the advice of pretty much everyone, insisted that it be an oral history.
“Pyramid Pioneers” is a show at the Howl! Archive gallery that digs extensively into ephemera and vintage photos from the club. The packed crowd on opening night was treated to readings from the book and the chance to reminisce. Artist and performer Tabboo! with book copy editor Jorge Clar and one of the many posters that Tabboo ! created for the Pyramid in the 80’sSusan Martin, the former Pyramid publicist who went on to found the arts organization Some Serious Business, produced a celebration of the club with the help of Kevin Molony and Damiani books in the best possible location: Baker Falls, the current occupant of 101 Ave. A, where it all went down back in the day.
Doug Landau, a former club owner himself , mentioned that, “The Pyramid celebration was wonderful for what it was. Really just a little taste of days past. Besides from the dearly departed of which there sadly are so many.” Catherine Tambini, an actress turned documentary filmmaker who appeared in Nakas’ infamous staging of “Titus Andronicus,” commented that,“It was a festive evening filled with memories of all those who graced the stage of the Pyramid and a tribute to all those we lost in the big war of our generation – AIDS. Wonderful performances by Ann Magnuson, John Kelly and the Chang in a Void Moon gang along with an array of others who gave it their best for the glory of the old Pyramid.
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