Rochester Spoken Word held Speak Easy No. 11 on Sunday November 12 at Cheshire cocktail bar. It was another full house, and another great event showcasing the talent of the many wonderful writers in our area. We had 11 readers reading 10 pieces, and we’re happy to report that six of those readers were first-timers on the Speak Easy stage.
Next up, we close out the year with our final Speak Easy of 2017 appropriately titled: Regrets & New Beginnings. Come on out and reflect on the past and look forward to the future as our readers share stories of past regrets and fresh starts. Whether you’re looking to drown your sorrows or toast the New Year, there’ll be holiday-themed craft cocktails available to do it right.
Want to participate? Share your New Year’s resolution with us anonymously by submitting it at RocSpoke.org/Resolution. We’ll share what we collect at our show on December 10th and via social media in the days leading up to it. Who knows? Maybe you’ll inspire someone or be inspired yourself!
Lineup for Speak Easy No. 11, Sunday 11/12/2017 at Cheshire: The Tooth Fairy — an excerpt from Mommy Musings: Lessons on Motherhood, Love and Life — Kristine Bruneau Freedom — Robert Lee My Mother’s Voice — Karen LaFauci Katrina Tattoos — Evvy Fanning Memoronol — Kyle Semmel On the Eve of My Big Move — Scott Seifritz Pombe Versus Mbuzi: Experimental Data — an excerpt from Who Carries the Water? — Barbara Grosh Lost — Rebecca Haskins Maybe it’s Aliens — Victor Kogan Bride 2 — Jennifer Kircher Carr
Special Thanks to Martin Petrella for Photography!
Speak Easy No. 11!
Free popcorn awaits!
Another sold-out show (11 for 11!)
Popcorn, a beer, and some good writing. What more could you need?
First-time readers Kristine Bruneau and Karen LaFauci check out the lineup.
Writers & Books Executive Director Kyle Semmel chills before showtime.
First-time reader Barbara Grosh looks over the program.
Robert Lee prepares for his Speak Easy debut.
Speak Easy is great place to gather with friends.
Rochester Spoken Word co-founder, Scott Seifritz, gets the party started.
The other half of RocSpoke, Evvy Fanning, shares her thoughts.
Victor Kogan is amused.
Kristine Bruneau, kicks off the readers.
Kristine reading The Tooth Fairy — an excerpt from Mommy Musings: Lessons on Motherhood, Love and Life.
This was Kristine’s first time reading at Speak Easy.
Kyle Semmel listens intently.
Robert Lee takes the mic.
Robert reading his poem, Freedom.
This was Robert’s first visit to Speak Easy.
Next up: Karen LaFauci.
Karen reading My Mother’s Voice.
Karen was another first-time reader.
The audience looks on.
Evvy Fanning takes the stage.
Evvy reading her story, Katrina Tattoos.
Great job, Evvy!
Our last reader before admission, Kyle Semmel.
Kyle reading from his story, Memoronol.
This was Kyle’s second visit to the Speak Easy stage.
Robert enjoys the show.
Intermission!
Past reader and Speak Easy supporter, Sejal Shaw, is in the house!
Evvy announces the start of Act II.
Kicking off the second half, Scott Seifritz.
Scott reading On the Eve of My Big Move.
Scott gets some laughs.
Barbara Grosh is up!
Barbara reading Pombe Versus Mbuzi: Experimental Data — an excerpt from Who Carries the Water?
This was Barbara’s first time reading at Speak Easy.
Rebecca Haskins takes the stage!
Rebecca reading her story, Lost.
This was Rebecca’s third time on our stage.
The audience likes what they hear.
Tonya Girard takes the stage with Victor Kogan.
Tonya and Victor reading, Maybe it’s Aliens.
This was Tonya’s first and Victor’s second time reading.
Jennifer Kircher Carr enjoys the show while awaiting her turn.
