THE TOWN HALL FOUNDATION
The Town Hall’s mission is to provide affordable world-class entertainment by new and established artists to a diverse audience; to inspire the youth of our community to appreciate and participate in the arts at The Town Hall and in schools through our Educational Outreach Program; and to preserve and enhance The Town Hall as a historic landmark venue for the enjoyment and cultural enrichment of generations to come.
BOA r D OF T r USTEES
P RESIDENT
tom Wirtshafter
P RESIDENT E MERITUS
Marvin Leffler
E XECUTIVE V ICE P RESIDENT
susan Zohn
T RUSTEES
Phyllis Putter Barasch
robert e evanson
Anne Frank-shapiro
Alfred H. Horowitz
Henry Johansson
ted Lambert
Bruce s. Leffler
Marvin Leffler
david F. McCarthy
Andrew t. Miltenberg
rita robbins
Madhu southworth
Nevin steinberg
tom Wirtshafter
susan Zohn
LIFE TRUSTEES
Leona Chanin
Mary dettling-Wright
eugene J.t. Flanagan
Claire G. Miller
THE TOWN HALL STAFF
E XECUTIVE D IRECTOR
Lawrence C. Zucker
A RTISTIC D IRECTOR
M.A. Papper
D IRECTOR OF A DMINISTRATION , S UBSCRIPTIONS & M EMBERSHIP
Helen Morris
D IRECTOR OF D EVELOPMENT
Jacqueline Maddox
D IRECTOR OF E DUCATION
Lauren Noble
D IRECTOR O F M ARKETIN g
Jeff Mann
D I g ITAL M EDIA M ANAg ER
Alex Koveos
P RINCIPAL D ESI g NER
Leia-lee doran
V ICE P RESIDENT
Alfred H. Horowitz
V ICE P RESIDENT
Bruce s. Leffler
T REASURER
Andrew t. Miltenberg
S ECRETARY
Phyllis Putter Barasch
A DVISORY COUNCIL
Kathleen rosenberg, Chair
Nancy Berman
shauna denkensohn
sandy Horowitz
elizabeth Iannizzi
Zita rosenthal
rhoda rothkopf
A RTS IN E DUCATION
A DVISORY COUNCIL
dr. Charlotte K. Frank, Chair
Michael Fram
dr. sharon dunn
Gary Hecht
ernest Logan
dr. Lisa Mars
dr. eloise Messineo
dr. Pola rosen
Leona shapiro
George Young
WA r NIN g
the photographing or sound recording of any performance or the possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording inside the theatre without the written permission of the management is prohibited by law. Violators may be punished by ejection and violations may render the offender liable for monetary damages.
FI r E NOTICE
the exit indicated by a red light and sign nearest to the seat you occupy is the shortest route to the street. In the event of fire or other emergency please do not run, WALK tO tHAt eXIt thoughtless persons annoy patrons and endanger the safety of others by lighting matches or smoking in prohibited areas during the performances and intermissions. this violates a city ordinance and is punishable by law.
-FIRE COMMISSIONER
DI r ECTO rY OF THEAT r E SE rVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: 212.997.1003
Mon-Fri 9:30 am to 5 pm, for rental & membership info
BOX OFFICE: 212.840.2824 Mon-sat 12 noon to 6pm. 24/7 recording
TICKETMASTER: 800.982.2787 to charge tickets by phone.online ticketmaster.com
T ECHNICAL D IRECTOR
Bill dehling
C HIEF E N g INEER
steve Franqui
H OUSE M ANAg ER
richard Looney
B OX O FFICE M ANAg ER
Angel rodriguez
I NSTITUTIONAL gIVIN g
A SSOCIATE
Barbara Matovu
A SSISTANT A RTISTIC
D IRECTOR / A RCHIVIST
Melay Araya
E DUCATION A SSISTANT
Lauren e xtrom
A DMINISTRATIVE A SSISTANT
Britni Montalbano
LOST AND FOUND: 212.997.0113
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones should be silenced prior to the performance as a courtesy to the performers and audience.
LOBBY R EFRESHMENT BY theatre refreshment Company of NY
Karen Kilgariff & georgia
Hawgood Cover Photo: © Robyn Von Swank
thank you for joining us at the town Hall as legendary podcasters Karen Kilgariff and georgia Hardstark from My Favorite Murder celebrate the launch of Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered:
The Definitive How-To Guide.
sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation.
In Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered, Karen and Georgia focus on the importance of self-advocating and valuing personal safety over being ‘nice’ or ‘helpful.’ they delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and beyond to discuss meaningful cultural and societal issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness.
My Favorite Murder is a weekly true crime comedy podcast hosted by comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. the first episode was released in January 2016. the podcast debuted as #25 on the itunes podcast charts and peaked at #3 on April 27, 2018. Weekly episodes regularly land within itunes’ top 10 Comedy Podcast chart. the podcast has 19 million monthly downloads.
Praise for the show notes how it normalizes an interest in true crime among listeners who previously considered themselves morbid or odd, discussing the sense of isolation and compartmentalization that often arises in those with outlying but healthy interests. Likewise noted is the predominance of female listeners, which is consistent with data showing true crime fans are predominantly female.
Known for her biting wit and musical prowess, Karen Kilgariff has been a staple in the comedy world for decades. As a performer, she has appeared on Mr. Show, The Book Group, and Conan. she then transitioned to scripted television, writing for shows like Other Space, Portlandia, and Baskets. Her musical comedy album Live at the Bootleg was included in Vulture’s Best standup specials and Albums of 2014.
georgia Hardstark has enjoyed a successful career as a food writer and Cooking Channel on-camera personality, which began with the invention of the farcical cocktail, the McNuggetini. she went on to co-host a travel/adventure/party show called Tripping Out with Alie & Georgia, and a regular gig on Cooking Channel’s #1 show, Unique Sweets. she capped that off as a repeat guest narrator on Comedy Central’s hit show Drunk History
Moderator
Alex Hawgood
Born in san Francisco in 1984, Alex Hawgood is a writer and journalist living in New York City. His first byline, a 100-word piece on skateboards designed by the sculptor Jeff Koons, was published in T: The New York Times Style Magazine in 2006 four months after he graduated from New York University’s Gallatin school of Individualized study. In the dozen years since, he has been a journalist for The New York Times covering digital trends, popular culture, youth subcultures, art, travel and L.G.B.t. issues. Last May, the times published a profile Hawgood wrote on Georgia Hardstark, Karen Kilgariff and the “My Favorite Murder” phenomenon with the headline: Grisly Murders and Serial Killers? Ooh, Tell Me More. His work has also been published in New York/ The Cut, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures, The Business of Fashion, Interview and Vogue. He is currently part of the masters of art program at Columbia University’s Graduate school of Journalism with a focus on politics.
About the Book
Stay Sexy & Don’t get Murdered: The Definitive How-To guide
“A book filled with all the best advice your mother never told you.” —Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy
“Kilgariff and Hardstark bring a much needed dimension to our current, true crime fever dream—an empathetic, slangy dose of acidic humor, weary compassion, and nervous hope. their podcast is a joy to listen to and this book captures its energy and hilarity perfectly. You’ll never be as sexy as Karen or Georgia, but there is a chance they’ll keep you from being murdered.”
Patton Oswalt, comedian, actor, New York Times bestselling author of Silver Screen Fiend
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To
MAJOR GIFT s , CORPORATE, FOUNDATION & GOVERNMENT s UPPORT
This program is supported, in part by public funds from The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. We would like to thank the following foundations, corporations, and government institutions for their support:
Acción Cultural española
the Achelis and Bodman Foundation
the Actors Fund
Affiliated Advisors
Apple Inc.
Bank of America
Bruce Weber and Nan Bush Foundation
Consolidated edison Company of New York
daryl and steven roth Foundation
robert evanson
Ford Foundation
dr. Charlotte K. Frank
Garber Atlas Fries & Associates
John Gore/Key Brand entertainment
William t. Grant Foundation
the Hearst Foundations, Inc.
Jewish Communal Fund
JP Morgan Chase
Jujamcyn theaters
edythe Kenner Foundation
the Jacob & Valeria Langeloth Foundation
Lewis QVC trust
Local One
the Mansfield Family Foundation
Morgan stanley
Nederlander Organization
Nesenoff & Miltenberg, LLP
New York City department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council
Henry Nias Foundation
Office of the President, Borough of Manhattan, Gale A. Brewer
the Pinkerton Foundation
Pamela and richard rubinstein Foundation
Pricewaterhouse Cooper
the reed Foundation
the rudin Foundation
s&P Global the shubert Foundation
the shubert Organization, Inc.
theatre refreshments
ticketmaster
Wenner Foundation
Zegar Family Foundation
THE TOWN HALL’S y OUNG PATRON s CIRCLE
Join the next generation of Town Hall supporters! town Hall’s Young Patrons Circle is a special membership group, ages 21-40, that engages in social and educational activities through exciting events, performances, and programming. We are brought together by a shared love of the arts, a deep interest in social change, civic engagement, and a desire to become part of a growing group of like-minded individuals that support town Hall.
For more information about the Young Patrons Circle, please contact Jacquie Maddox, director of development - development@thetownhall.org
y OUNG PATRON s CIRCLE MEMBER s
Jesse Axelrod*
Julia Bates
Kevin Costello
Felipe Dieppa
Jenna Clark Embrey
Kate Estes*
Kathleen French
Mark Garner*
Vincent Iannuzzi
Marley Lewis, Yevgeny Vilensky
Greg Minogue*
Sheila O’Donoghue
Anna Pappa
Katherine McCollom Pooser
Joseph Reigadas*
Margaret Schultzberg
Jonathan Tulman*
Veronica Underhill
Benjamin Wirtshafter*
*Young Patrons Circle Executive Committee
TOUR THE HISTORIC TOWN HALL
Town Hall has played an integral part in the electrifying cultural fabric of New York City for more than 90 years. A group of suffragists’ fight for the 19th Amendment led them to build a meeting space to educate people on the important issues of the day. during its construction, the 19th Amendment was passed, and on January 12, 1921 the town Hall opened its doors and took on a double meaning: as a symbol of the victory sought by its founders, and as a spark for a new, more optimistic climate. In 1921, German composer richard strauss performed a series of concerts that cemented the Hall’s reputation as an ideal venue for musical performances. since, town Hall has been home to countless musical milestones: the Us debuts of strauss, and Isaac stern; Marian Anderson’s first New York recital; in 1945, dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker introduced bebop to the world; Bob dylan’s first major concert in ‘63; and much much more.
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Bank of America applauds The Town Hall for bringing the arts to all
When members of the community support the arts, they help inspire and enrich everyone. Artistic diversity can be a powerful force for unity, creating shared experiences and a desire for excellence.
Bank of America recognizes The Town Hall for its success in bringing the arts to performers and audiences throughout our community.
Visit us at bankofamerica.com/arts
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