TES Writers Group: Writing from a Different Perspective August 6, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Player's Theatre 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States It can be complicated to put yourself in another person's shoes, and it's not much easier when that person is one of your characters. Join TES Writer's Group for a discussion on how to write believable characters different that you, be that by gender, ethnicity, nationality or orientation. Optional Assignment Due: The Other Lens- Write
Improving Your Rope Technique, with Andra Poloutropon August 7, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 2D 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States This class will be taught using the “masterclass” format, but is open to students of all levels. For those unfamiliar with the format, a single student will get up and demonstrate something. The teacher provides feedback and ideas for improvement that not only that student, but the entire class can benefit from. This continues with
Being a Thug: Rough Body Play, with Dov August 8, 2018 @ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 3A 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Having fun and playing with hands on, punching, wrestling, pressure points. Boot kicking and general manhandling your bottom into submission. How to do it safely for both the top and bottom. TES Members $5 Students & Military with ID $10 Reciprocal Groups $10 Non-Members $20 Cash Only
Novice and Newcomers Group: Sensual Domination, with Spike and mj August 15, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 3B 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States The definition of “sensual” is 1. affecting any of the senses; and 2. relating to gratification of the physical and especially the sexual appetites. Sensual domination encompasses both aspects of the definition, controlling sensations in a sexually charged way. Melding elements of hypnosis, bondage, mind-fuck, touch, sensation play, knife play, percussive play and the sense
TES Board Meeting August 16, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free and open to all members with a current membership card.
TES Bondage Group: Open Rope Share with Zero August 21, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 2D 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Come join TES Board Member and Chair of DMs, Safety, and Socials for an open rope share. Bring rope, learn some new skills, share some you already have! Note: this room requires removal of shoes to protect the floor.
Shenanigans and Fuckery – Escape from This One! with Jakal August 22, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 3B 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Welcome everyone! Jakal here, with a class that will teach you the basics for creating inescapable ties. Have you ever tried to tie up your friend, partner, cousin, stuffie, kitchen chair, etc just to see if they can get out of it? If you like rope, I bet you have tried this once or twice.
Deadline to announce candidacy for 2018 Board Elections August 24, 2018 @ 11:30 PM - 11:59 PM Any current member who has been a member in good standing for one year is eligible to run for the Board of Directors! Stay tuned for more info!
Yom Kippur – no class August 25, 2018 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Happy holidays, and enjoy your night off and a peaceful breaking of the fast!
The Law & Fetish Workers, with Meanstreakmilewide August 28, 2018 @ 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM The Players Theater, Studio 2D 115 Macdougal Street, New York, NY, United States Please join criminal defense lawyer Meanstreakmilewide as he discusses the legal implications of various forms of sex work including fetish work, traditional escorting (what is legally defined as prostitution), pornography, the rise of sugaring and pop-up strip clubs, and also the impact of SESTA and FOSTA on sex workers. Some of the topics covered will