Will Clark World

World According to Will - Brief update on the 411 of your favorite Redhead

Good afternoon, peeps - apologies for the long time in between posts - seems we never really have the time to do the things we want to, is there?

Anyway, thought I'd jot down a few updates so you know what's been going on in the world o Will the past few weeks -

My boss is still a dick but I've now gotten to the point where I call him out on his dickishness. He actually takes it like a champ although it's exhausting. I wish I didn't have to go through such gymnastics to get through a work day but I suppose that's what many of my peers have been doing since they entered the corporate workforce in their 20s. How you all manage to do this for 40 years is beyond me. It's been 2 and a half and I'm fried. As I stated in a recent post, everything about this job has validated my earlier decisions to pursue an artistic/sex worker life.

I'm back to the gym on a regular basis and feel pretty great for the first time in a long time. I'm only doing 30 - 40 minute work outs but it's enough and I'm determined to go when I want, stay for as long as I am into it, and then leave. It's working out just fine.

Special Summer Edition P*rno Bingo has been going pretty well but I do think that scheduling 10 weeks was probably biting off more than I could reasonably handle. But, I've made it through and I don't want to give the impression that I've had a bad experience - it's been a blast but I'm not sure that I'll do it again given how intense the job continues to be. I never really say "never'... so after our final night on August 5, it's a 'to be continued?' situation.

For those keeping track of my apartment updates - I've finally found a competent, reliable, reasonably priced contractor who has already worked a couple of miracles on my place. Eventually, I'll post pictures when I get to the end of this long term renovation. At this rate, that might not be until 2020. I know there's been progress but it feels glacial.

And that's about all I've got at the moment. I'm in Boston on Monday and in Minneapolis Thursday and Friday and part of Saturday for work (and play) so I'm happy to travel a little bit for work even if it means that I have to go into work today (yes I sometimes go into the office on a Sunday - did I mention that part about wondering how you all do this schedule all your lives?)

Have a fabulous Sunday everyone and more this week!

Spend Summer 2015 with Will Clark, Ask Me How (Yes, this is click bait)

Hey there peeps - hope all is been well with you - a happy Saturday to you all.

So there I was sitting in my apartment this winter, trying to get warm - and by "warm", I mean "laid", but that didn't happen and life goes on. Tinder RIP. So, since I wasn't doing anything with the long cold evenings other than watching reruns of The Big Bang Theory, I decided to get out of the house and produce/emcee three nights of Porno Bingo in March. Yeah, I know. I said I was done, but like Scientology, it just pulls me back in. The good thing is that the Porno Bingo kool aid is much better. (Having said this, I hope the Scientology people won't send John Travolta or Tom Cruise after me because after that 'situation' with Channing Tatum and Bradley Cooper, I've had my fill of the Hollywood types. ha ha I kid because I love, or would like to euphemistically, "love", anyway).

Anyway, it was a fun time and my liver has finally recovered so I said to myself 'self, let's spend the summer in a bar'. So, here I am announcing ten weeks of The Will Clark Show feat. Porno Bingo at Uncle Charlies, Wednesday nights from 8pm to 10pm from June 3 to August 5. Yeah, we're an hour earlier because gramps here needs his beauty rest (lately, oh boy, does he!).

I'm also going cable free just after Memorial Day because I'm totally over paying $2400 a year to Time Warner for 2000 channels when I only watch 3 of them ... and I think I can find enough people to do... er, things to do during a summer in New York. I may have to come to your house to use your wi fi so be prepared for me - and have dinner ready. Again, I kid. I kid because I love.

I'm working on guests and beneficiaries right now and will probably announce the June lineup around the end of May but I can tell you that my first guest on June 3 will be the one and only Gusty Winds.

In other news, I'm quickly approaching the 20th anniversary of my first video, DR. GOODGLOVE, which I filmed on August 4th, 1995. I'm sure I'll do something on the August 5th show but I haven't figured out what yet. Stay tuned.

Speaking of DR. GOODGLOVE, it was produced by Hot House, which has now been folded into the massive porn juggernaut that is Raging Stallion Studios (which also owns Falcon and other studios). Raging Stallion will be the exclusive DVD sponsor of the ten weeks and I couldn't be happier..  they've always been a pleasure to work with and for. Plus, they have hot hot hot guys and now that I have been out of the studios for a decade, I don't have to fast forward through scenes with guys that I know/had dinner with recently/know too much about. Yay, back to enjoying porn as a civilian. :)

Ok that's enough cheek for one afternoon - Oh and by the way, in addition to ten weeks of Bingo, I'll be hosting the first Mr. Fire Island Bear Contest in Cherry Grove on Saturday, June 6 form 8pm to 10pm. You can click here if you're interested in being my victim, Uhm I mean, uhh... a contestant (I do promise to use lots of lube and be gentle because when you speak of me - and you will - I want you to be kind). Seriously, there's a $100 cash prize plus tix to the Furball immediately following the contest... so get crackin.

That's it for today, more soon!

 

P.S. Mark, if you're reading this, this does not mean that Bad Boys on the Hudson will be returning any time soon. <wink>

Tonight! March 18 Get Your Bingo On at Uncle Charlies

Good morning, Peeps - I have really enjoyed this limited run of The Will Clark Show feat. P*rno Bingo but the short run is over tonight, our third of three shows at Uncle Charlies. So let me tell you what's happening -

At 8PM, that's an hour earlier than usual - CHEER New York will have a social hour for meeting new people, networking, drinking, et al They'll be selling raffle tickets for theater tickets and other prizes. So come out to Uncle Charlies early and get yourself warmed up!

THEN at 9pm, our 460th show kicks off with special guests Gusty Winds and boylesque performer Lucky Charming. We'll talk about Gusty's awesome transformation in the past year (I have not seen her in person in over a year so am looking forward to it) and Lucky will tell us about his one man show(s). Performances, videos from Kristen Bjorn, cheap drinks, "Shameless" giveaways,cds, and we'll be celebrating Manny's birthday.

There's no cover and 100% of what we raise through the sale of raffle tickets and bingo cards will go to CHEERs Cheer for Life Fund which helps many awesome non-profits throughout the year.

So, join A.B. and I for a night out on the town and one last opportunity to hear "Prrrrrrrrrrrno Bingo"!

 

Ciao, My Beautiful Friends.

La Dolce Gilda from robert piser on Vimeo.

 

"You still following me? Stop. Leave me alone.

<giggle> I'm just teasing you. Come here. Come closer.

You know I love you, you little monkeys. But leave me my dreams.

Dreams are like paper, they tear so easily.

I love to play. Everytime I play, you win.

Ciao."

Flashback to 2013 - Rev. Yolanda and our Uncle Charlies Year @revyolanda

This past year at Uncle Charlies shouldn't have happened but it has been really a really cool opportunity to work with Manny again and to welcome some new talent to the P*rno Bingo family - Matt Knife, Robusta Capp, Drew Sumrok, Levi Karter, Liz Fonseca, Lori Sommers, Fein and Dandee, Will Swagger, Lucky Charming (and his Boylesque brothers - Lewd Alfred Douglas, Carriage Return, Go Go Gadget, Suffra Gent, etc), Tym Moss and many more.

As I've mentioned many times before, balancing Bingo and the new job I got last April was a huge challenge. But due to many guest hosts and the help of AB and Manny, we 'made it through all of last year' (as Elaine Stritch might sing). 

But they weren't the only ones. Wisconsin AIDS rider Terry Christopher was also an incredible help to me especially in the first few weeks of the job where I thought I was going to lose my mind trying to burn the candle at both ends.

And then there was Rev. Yolanda. I've known Yolanda for nearly ten years and she is one of the dearest people that I know. Sure, she's talented, but that's not why I adore her - no, she's been there for me in thick and thin (and there were some pretty thin times for both of us). She's given me hope at times when I felt that all was lost, she listened to my long rambling stories (and followed them!) and she was instrumental in encouraging me to become an officiant, something that has become one of the brightest joys of my life.

We have shared a lot of things over the years but cogent to Bingo, she's been a constant force for good in my life, popping in at all the right moments. As she closed out our run at Pieces, she will open for Final Bingo and co-call the first round.

If you haven't checked out Yolanda's show at the Duplex - go to her site for ticket info - the next one is Sunday March 16. It's a really great time and everyone will be entertained and also moved by her story and her music.

TONIGHT February 19 - Penultimate Edition of The Will Clark Show feat. P*rno Bingo

The Will Clark Show feat. P*rno Bingo
Uncle Charlies 139 E. 45th Street between Lexington and Third
Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
Penultimate Show!

Who loves ya, New York? Will Clark does. And to prove it, he’ll devote one last evening trying to get one of the Gotham Knights to go home with him. Who can blame him? Have you seen some of the ruggers?

The Gotham Knights have been one of P*rno Bingo’s longest beneficiaries and so it’s appropriate that they are among the last! Join us for what will surely be a very special episode of The Will Clark Show!

Show #456 | Hosted by Will Clark | Photographer: A.B. | Bartender: Manny

About the Gotham Knights 

The Gotham Knights Rugby Football Club was founded in 2001 and since then has proudly fielded teams of diverse athletes of all skill levels and experience dedicated to competitiveness, rugby excellence, fitness, fun.

The groups mission is to increase diversity within the sport of rugby football, refute negative stereotypes, create a welcoming and encouraging learning environment for new ruggers, create a competitive team on local, national and international levels

In August of 2014, the Gotham Knights will head to Sydney, Australia in hopes of returning the Bingham Cup to New York City.

The Bingham Cup is named in honour of Mark Bingham, a great rugby player and a great guy. He was fundamental in the establishment of two premier gay rugby clubs – the San Francisco Fog and the Gotham Knights. He is also now known internationally as one of the heroes of 9/11. The global gay rugby community are privileged to compete in the Bingham Cup named in his honour.

From 24 to 31 August 2014, teams from over 15 countries will come together in Sydney to celebrate diversity in sport. Bingham Cup Sydney 2014 week will commence on Sunday 24 August 2014 and will feature a line-up of stellar events to ensure your team has a trip of a lifetime. The tournament will be played from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 2014 and will cater for all levels of rugby and for the first time will feature a women's competition.

For more information about the Bingham Cup, please go to http://binghamcup.com/

About BIANCA LEIGH 
Bianca Leigh is one of downtown theatre's leading lights. She recently finished a successful return engagement of her solo musical BUSTED at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Her eclectic roles include Frannie Halcyon in Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City (ACT workshop), Time/Wind in Tayor Mac's The Lily's Revenge, Livia in Theatre Askew's I, Claudius, Live, Olivia in Twelfth Night (performed entirely in American Sign Language), Sylvia Rivera, Tammy Faye Baker, and Loreena Bobbit. Miss Leigh is best known for her role as Mary Ellen in the groundbreaking film TransAmerica.

BROOKLYN IRONS is a Boylesque performer who is known as “The Dance Floor Whore”

XXX prizes by Naked Sword, Kristen Bjorn & Raging Stallion

About The Will Clark Show
Will Clark produces and hosts a weekly fundraising event benefiting New York based non profits with four rounds of Bingo, celebrity guest callers and fabulous prizes! Part game show, part talk show and all fundraiser!

Now in it’s 10th year, The Will Clark Show featuring P*rno Bingo has raised over a quarter of a million dollars for New York LGBT charities.

The Will Clark Show feat. P*rno Bingo is held every Wednesday night from 9pm to 11pm at Uncle Charlies located in the heart of mid-town east - at 139 E. 45th Street between Lexington and Third on the north side of the street, in the middle of the block, under the bright blue awning.

There is no cover. Cabaret room is open in the back during and after the Bingo event. The back patio is perfect for outdoor socializing with a beautiful view of the Chrysler Building.

Queer Urban Orchestra and "Night of a Thousand Santas" with Levi Karter & Gusty Winds @levikarterxxx @gustywinds70

At the 2013 "Night of a Thousand Santas", we had a great time undressing Cockyboys exclusive Levi Karter to show off his humpiness, and because of his flaky mcflakiness from a few weeks prior, we had a little fun dressing him down (and I believe that while there wasn't a full fledged spanding involved, there were a number of little pats on the ass). But he was a good sport and took it all in stride (and, really, at any event that I do 'being a good sport' is the absolute best compliment that I can give - I genuinely try to have some fun with folks that I think are going to enjoy it and - at best - play along... I tend to make apologies a lot after the show just in case I might have offended someone, although I haven't really found anyone yet in all my years that didn't like the attention and/or was actually offended).

Anyway, one of my favorite guests, Gusty Winds, joined us for the night and she was in rare form, taking the floor to give everyone a piece of her mind - and I can't speak for everyone, but I sure enjoy the nights when she's on. Not only do I not have to work quite so hard (lol) but I could hang out and listen to Gusty go on about something/anything for hours. Levi, meanwhile brought along a hottie mchotentot friend of his (Matthew?) who was willing to get mostly naked for our patented jockstrap auction (he was also a really great sport). Plus, because it was "Night of a Thousand Santas", we had our pal Santa Claus who brought along an elf to help he get people on and off of his lap (and possibly, just possibly to help Santa get on and get off as well, but I didn't probe that closely).

The night was a benefit for Queer Urban Orchestra, led by the fabulous Andrew B. The group joined us last summer and then again at Christmas for their holiday party - and both nights were stunning - I only wish that I'd had the pleasure of raising funds for them earlier than 2013 - what a great group of guys! Back in junior high and high school, I played trombone in the school band - I wasn't very good but if was even halfway decent, I would consider joining this group.. (I wanted to play sax but my mom said that men don't play the sax... which I'm pretty sure would come as a surprise to Charlie Parker, but I digress).

Anyway, you can see pics by clicking here .. thanks to AB for shooting the event!

Will Swagger's Santa Hat, Tym's XMas poem, Santa's Lap and Omar's Smile. @willswaggersf @tymmoss @OmarsharifJr

The theme of our December 11th show was "It's a Wonderful P*rno Bingo" and we did indeed have a wonderful time raising money for the Naming Project who brought Omar Sharif Jr to the show to talk a little about being gay and being the grandson of one of the 20th centuries sexiest Hollywood star.

Along for the ride were co-host Tym Moss (who read a dirty version of "The Night Before Xmas"), XXX star from San Francisco, Will Swagger (whose Santa hat was VERY happy to see all of us!) and our friend, Santa Claus (who will get you on his knee so that you can tell him whether you are naughty or nice... and I'm pretty sure he's not looking for 'nice') :)

As you can see from the pictures (posted here, photos by AB) we had a fun and raunchy party - I think it was funny that this was probably the raunchiest night that we've had in a long time (you wouldn't believe the pics that I couldn't post and how I had to crop others) which is ironic since we were raising funds for a kids religious camp back in the midwest. LOL  In all seriousness, though, I was grateful to work with Richard and Ross and the rest of the staff from the Naming Project. This is a great organization and, as a former camp counselor and camp director myself, I appreciate that a place exists where LGBT youth can go to be themselves, especially those with a religous background. Enjoy the pics, all!

Beardonna With a Side of BAAD

November 20, we raised funds for BAAD, the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance up at their new location in the Bronx. I love this theater. It really does amazing work and although I don't go up for much more than the annual holiday "Christmas Carajo", I can see the difference they're making in their community.

My guests that night were an eclectic bunch - amazing singer Huling Foster (who rocked the house), comic Corrine Fisher (who gave us some real hot Sarah Michelle goodness) and the always unpredictable, Beardonna. Beardonna will be appearing this Wednesday February 12th in our third to the end show. You can see pix by AB from the night by clicking here.

Saturday's Sampler - Chewy, Crunchy and a Little Cream Filling @candysamples @TeamNYASwim #pornobingo @willclarkworld

Good afternoon peeps - Feels good to switch on the Time Warner music channel, cook up a pot o soup and enjoy being at home and event-free for the first time in about a month. So I thought I'd take the opportunity to post some more Bingo pics - today's pics are from October 9th, a fundraiser for Team NY Aquatics and the night we got stood up by Cockyboys exclusive Levi Karter. He had a video shoot come up unexpectedly and forgot about Bingo (part of this was my fault, I had been insanely busy in the couple weeks before and was admittedly not sending out reminders as often as I usually do).

Ah well, in any event, he apologized and I re-booked him for an Xmas show - but meanwhile my other guest, drag queen Candy Samples showed up and gave a great performance and was, as usual, a great guest. Candy would go on to guest host for me in November but because of her schedule conflicts, I wasn't able to book her for the last series of shows. Frown. Very grateful to have had Candy join us for so many shows over the years and will miss the opportunity to sit next to her on the mic, trade barbs and hear stories of fundraising and naughty naughty behavior from her trips to New Orleans!

Click here to see the Gallery ... AB was in a show this week so our good friend Charlie happily offered to take some shots of the night.