going to see Coriolanus tonight...

went down to the Public and picked up a voucher that guarantees me a seat for tonight. Pretty easy process, as everyone waiting for the lottery was able to secure a space. Looking forward to it---will be the second production of this play that I have seen at the Delacorte--the first was in the summer of 65--it starred Robert Burr, with a smaller role played by James Earl Jones. Not a great time for me, I was recovering from the horrible year at Yale, and the even more horrible rejection by J....in a very sad place. But that was a long time ago---can remember the feeling of sadness or dislocation that I felt at that time. It wasn't until November of the year that I was able to pull things together and take myself to the next phase in my life. Milton Katselas, the acting teacher whom I was studying with at that time was very helpful. Working at as caseworker at the Tremont Department of Welfare---well many stories to tell, perhaps some other time to remember it. But tonight I return to the play---and the Delacorte feeling much stronger (elated, perhaps)
  Last night, attended the BAN meeting, there were only three of us, Imani, the leader, Mike, who works with FUREE and myself. And yet we got a lot done ---much discussion and planning around the march---Imani had the strongest ideas---I was happy to chime in a bit when needed. I also presented my City Council person district for the march---which also generated some discussion.
 After that, was tired, but did not want to return home. Went to the bar nearby, had a beer ($7.00---kind of expensive) but watched much of the Yankee game, which was the reason that I was there. Really enjoyed the "drama" of the game, in which the Twins showed that they are a match for the Yankees---a "statement" game for the Twins if there ever was one---will be interesting to see how the final two games of the series play out--even if going to Coriolanus mean missing most of the game. Yes, I really enjoy watching baseball on a good bar screen.
  I have one more story in Deborah Eisenberg's recent collection to read---should do it soon---I have a new respect for her, after reading the other five stories in the collection. Also reading Appointment in Saamarra by John O'Hara---wow! the man could really write---tough acerbic writing---hard to put down. And then there still is Summer In Williamsburg by Daniel Fuchs, written in the early thirties. Hard to read large chunks, but some of the smaller "chunks" are kind of brilliant. Have renewed the book for a few extra weeks---the volume is large, so I can't take it around---have to read it in the apartment, so probably will go slowly for the next couple of days.
  That's all for now--will report on Coriolanus and everything else next time...