Dargelos, by John Kelly, workshop production at Bar 13

Two-time Obie Award winning performance artist John Kelly will workshop new material for his latest solo piece Dargelos, at Bar 13 from 4 - 18 May 2008.

Best known for his portrayals of historic and mythic characters including Joni Mitchell, Egon Schiele, Orpheus, and transvestite trapeze artist Barbette, John Kelly introduces his latest creation: Dargelos.

The informal workshop presentation will feature an array of songs, stories and poetry, anout Dargelos, the brother of Chanteuse Dagmar, an East Village icon who made a splash in the 1980s performance scene -- including a legendary concert series at Carnegie Hall.