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Rev Billy – A mongoose among transnational corporate snakes.


Specifically, two “Retail Interventions” took place one at WalMart (4/18) the other at Starbucks (4/19), after wards stage performances were held at the campuses of Cal State L. A. and Northridge. The Reverend’s potent persona easily made converts in the struggle to end corporatism and restore “indy” businesses with a people over things society.

Reverend Billy is a character invented by Bill Talen. Mostly based in New York City, Reverand Billy leads the Church of Stop Shopping patrons (actors)with gospel-inspired verve. He proclaims an anti-corporatist message against global industrialists such as Starbucks and Disney… read more

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What is a Retail Intervention

Starbucks Retail Intervention

Rev Billy Heals!!!

The Prisoner

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Reverend Billy explains Retail Intervention.

Retail Intervention – performance art creates social activism in corporate spaces..

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“Spare Him the Devil Worship of the five dollar double latte” -- Rev. Billy.

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Choir and volunteers rehearse skits performed in Starbucks before Rev. Billy’s “Retail Intervention” begins. Above choir member practices “The Prisoner”

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