First, I don't know this guy. Second, the photo will make sense when you get further into the post.
I received a facebook message a little bit ago that really took me off guard. This is what it was -
“Thank you, again, for telling your Grand Slam story about an ex not forgiving a “mistake.” Ever since listening to your perspective, I have gradually shifted how I approach and present myself to, well, the world. Transformative. Much obliged, Brad. Mwa!”
I read that – on a day when I was moping around and rolling in my own insecurities – and I read it again and a third time before I got it. I had helped somebody. I am not going to lie, I did not mean to do it, but I feel really good that I did. I was just telling a story. I wasn’t even trying to win that GrandSLAM. I had won the previous one and it seemed that a back to back win was out of reach. BUT, I did win and the story this person is talking about will be on the Moth podcast on the 26th of this month. This is the first of many posts that will be promoting that before it goes up, you can bet your ass.
In the meantime, there are a bunch of shows coming up. Monday the 19th is going to be a great big day of having my peanut butter in a bunch of people’s chocolate. First of all, Cyndi and I will be doing the interstitials at Seth Lind’s Told at Under Saint Marks Theater. Not as ourselves, but as our Burlesque alter egos Johnny Angel and Cherry Pitz, at Told which is a storytelling show, where we would usually be ourselves. That is at seven o’clock. Immediately after that…
…I am going to sprint (or ride the subway in a static panic) to do Original Cyn Burlesque, not as myself or Johnny Angel but instead as Billy The Id. My chocolate bar is many different varieties and there is peanut butter spread to the horizon. Hey, look! Pretty girls who have a show!
Original Cyn Producer Mary Cyn with featured performer Apathy Angel. Photo by Burke Hefner
That’s at Lucky 13, 13th street and 5th ave. in Park Slope. Show starts at ten and both these shows are free. The after party at this one WILL go till four in the morning.
The following day, I will be stripping at Hotsy Totsy Burlesque and I fully intend to let that statement just sit there.
July 20th Tuesday 9:30pm, $8.00 @ The Delancey Lounge 168 Delancey, — just two blocks from the F/J train stop. 9:30, $8.
Hosts: Rosie 151 and Cherry Pitz. Featuring: Lefty Lucy, Legs Malone, Boo Bess, Billy The Id & Miss Mary Cyn
Join Cherry Pitz, Joe the Shark and special guest Rosie 151 at The Home For Wayward Girls and Fallen Women for yet another night of mayhem and flying underpants.
Then on Thursday the 22nd I will be appearing at Service Not Included.
That is Justin Gray, he is the host, and he is a handsome man who likes beer.
Hey, here is some info that I have obviously copied and pasted from the facebook event listing:
“Service Not Included” features writers and comedians sharing hilarious tales of insane employment experiences. Performers re-live some of the worst (or best) moments while working for a living in what has become known as a humorous insight into the human condition. Past storytellers have included a dominatrix, a Times Square waiter, a security guard, and a personal care nurse. With tales so shocking and funny, this show should come with a warning: Dealing with people for a living may be hazardous to your health!
July 22 features:
Host – Justin Gray
M Dickson
Leslie Goshko
Brad Lawrence
Ophira Eisenberg
and more!
Tickets are $10 at the door (cash only) NO minimum. $5 bartender special all night long!
There are more shows, but I am going to stop for now. Come to the shows, because you have to be where I am to buy me drinks. That just makes sense.
