yesterday, could not have asked for a more meaningful one on the day before my birthday. Returned to Friends---very happy to be there---relieved head librarian in the library for over an hour, , then an afternoon class of seventh graders where I could be very helpful. Nice to see everybody on the faculty again, return there on Friday---maybe sooner, things look good there this year.
In the evening, even though I was tired, went to see Iphigenaia in Aulis, at CSC---expected something interesting, but hardly prepared for this incredible production of this play by Euripides, a totally integrated production---great acting---terrific adaptation, totally integrated in Rachel's production.Very powerful from beginning to end. The audience, at least three fourths made up of spectators over fifty, went wild with applause at the end. Was lucky enough to say hi to Rachel and Kristen afterwards, really glad they are my friends---left shattered, could not even go into a bar to check baseball scores, it was that good, and I could not give up the feeling.
So in the course of a week, two really specific and intense theater productions, Iphiginaia and Mercury Fur---strong work nobody running in place. Iphiginaia runs through the 27th, wonder if the reviews will be strong and if they will extend; it certaily deserves a greater life.
Afterwards, decided to go to Elephant and Castle, expensive but felt I needed a big salad, instead of the usual peppironi pizza slice. Enjoyed the meal, had a lot of butter on bread, which I don't usually do, then returned home, very tired.
Not much else to report---today will visit block party in Harlem where one of the BAN members is handing out flyers, then maybe go to BDC to drop of a flyer or two there, if they are open.
Yankees play a double header today---a full one, not a day and night split---reminiscent of the old days, after all this perhaps will find a bar to watch the second game---then tonight to Ellie's project at the Duplex. A movie in as well...? Probably not. Anyway, should report back on Monday....
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