last Saturday evening, did go to the Clubbed Thumb one acts at 440 Lafayette. Sarah, my friend, was one of the directors. All three plays were beautifully acted--its amazing how many actors are out there who will do small productions (I assume there was some pay--the project seemed well funded) with a limited rehearsal time. First and last pieces were language oriented and basically reflective---very much in the CLubbbed Thum vision, but the middle play: 25 years to White, by a dominican playwright named Xavier Salva was the real revelation. An amazing and alive piece, taking place in a poor black and hispanic neighborhood---full of very funny twists and turns---centering on the return of a convict after serving 20 years in jail to his former friends. Great acting as well, I really hope this piece has a life.
Sunday I was home all day, feeling very weak, coughing a bit---cold had not gone away. I expected not to be working at Friends until Wednesday, but that changed Monday morning with a call to sub 8th and 6th grade history. Another call Tuesday morning as well, and I worked the whole week. The week has to have been the hardest I ever remember working---in addition to the long full days at Friends, I had students in upper Manhattan---the day was hardly over when I jumped on the subway and tried to move quickly to the places that I work out of. Not much to do after all was done but to come home and collapse. Next week is already four days at Friends---the programs, so far, are a little easier, so perhaps I won't be stretched as much---but it will be a long drive.. So much of the obstacles of the past week had to do with the weather---really cold. Looking forward to some warmer weather this week.
Rest of the weekend sort of open. If the weather is really as they say tomorrow (in the fifties) I might be able to take a free walk around Brooklyn. Oh, I really hope so! I can't think of anything more meaningful. Will report soon.
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