I was part of Lehman Stages’ “Bronx Tales” at the Lovinger
Theatre for
the second consecutive year.
It is an evening of true Bronx stories and is directed by Dante Albertie. It is an enriching experience for me, and so
good for my spirit. They want the real
deal, and they don’t restrict me. They
help me come out with my stories. Last
year, my story was mainly about the first time I saw a grown man’s penis. This year, my story was about my buddy and I
being stopped by the police. Dante does
his job very well. He knows how to direct
us to develop our stories. The
storytellers are very varied – the people and their stories.
This year, a couple of my co-workers brought their evening students.
Many of the students (who are adults) know me
because I have subbed for their classes when their teacher had to be out. Many call me ‘Miss Mindy’ though I always
tell them they can call me Mindy. Now
they were going to see ‘Miss Mindy’ speak very unteacherly and grab her
crotch. This is an example of worlds
colliding.
“I didn’t think you had it in you because you’re a teacher,”
one man told me after the show. “You
taught our class when our teacher was out.
Remember?”
“Oh, I remember. I was
very nervous tonight that people who call me 'Miss Mindy’ were going to see me
grab my crotch.”
We both laughed.
When the video is out, I’ll share it. Meanwhile, I love that my friend
Mindy Levokove
took these photos at the end of the show.
Mindy Matijasevic, Geevanesam Sharun Devakanmalai, Skaly Cornielle, Jonathan Berenguer, Jose Roldan Jr.
Future happenings:
Friday, December 22, 2017 -- "What Were the Sixties Really Like?" at Cornelia Street Cafe, Greenwich Village. 6pm (I'll be reading a slice of memoir.) $10 includes a drink.
Friday, January 12, 2018 -- Twisted Lipstick at Sir D's Lounge, 837 Union Street, Brooklyn; Doors Open 7pm; Showtime 8pm; Investment $10 Online, $15 @Door, 2 Item Minimum (I'll be doing a 12-minute comedy set.)
