Shame on You
Everyone who writes from time to time has a few pieces of work that should never see the light of day. Well, that's about to change. Tomorrow evening, Seattle will bear witness to the Salon of Shame, a take-off on NYC's Cringe reading nights, wherein people dig deep into their repertoires and voluntarily disclose embarrassing things they've written. Y'know, the sort of things where you might not be able to make eye contact with the individual after the fact. Awk-ward!
Anyway, the show tomorrow night is sponsored by local blog Electrolicious and personal narrative curators A Guide to Visitors, the latter of which is well-known around town for promoting public recitation of embarrassing stories. Seattlest's former roommate participated in an AGtV show where he recounted the time he came out and informed his parents that he was a selfish hedonist. His tale was full of nervous puking and a burgeoning love of butt sex (good times). Tomorrow night's event focuses on diaries, which definitely make for excellent, cringe-worthy fodder---
The idea is simple: we read embarrassing things in front of you. Inspired by the horrific things we used to furtively scribble in our diaries, Electrolicious.com invites you to join us November 9th at the Rendezvous' Jewelbox Theater as we excise the demons of truly embarrassing writing. A half dozen Seattle writers will stand before you and read their most shameful journal passages. Excruciating tales of heartbreak! Agonizing descriptions of early drug experiences! Teen perspectives on world politics! It's all here, served on a verbal platter for you to drink up and enjoy.Want to get in on the action? Bring your own old diary to read! There will be an open mic of shame later in the evening.
Wednesday November 9, 7:30-9:30pm
The Jewelbox Theater @ the Rendezvous
2322 Second Avenue
$5 suggested donation, only $1 if you bring your own writing to share.
