Celebrating John Edgar Wideman and his Stories at The Players NYC
Meet the author and hear his remarkable short fiction brought to life by Carmen Ejogo, Chris Chalk, Ron Canada, Gary Dourdan, Chiké Okonkwo, Richard Schiff & several more esteemed actors with a Jazz Duo led by Musical Director, Jonathan Mastro on piano with Luke McCrosson on bass. Following the performance, author David Means will engage John in a short Q&A.
Celebrating the Remarkable John Edgar Wideman
MANHATTAN | IN-PERSON
Renowned for his linguistic vitality and stylistic multifariousness, John Edgar Wideman's genius is off the charts. Meet the author at this WORDTheatre performance celebrating his unique brand of fiction in an evening of stories, music and song at The Players on Gramercy Park, NYC. An all-star cast of esteemed actors and musicians will bring selections from his oeuvre to life and enjoy the jazz stylings of Jonathan Mastro! Enjoy Complimentary Cocktails & Appetizers courtesy of Jane & Randy Sinisi's Phiphen Studios | Post NJ at 6:00 pm. Get photographed by Starpix Marion Curtis. The Performances begin at 7:00 pm and are followed by a brief Q & A led by another renowned author (and major John Edgar Wideman fan!), David Means.
Cocktails at 6:00 pm.
Performance at 7:00 pm.
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Talent
Carmen Ejogo, Chris Chalk, Ron Canada, Gary Dourdan, Chiké Okonkwo, Richard Schiff, Chris Chalk & more TBA!
Author
John Edgar Wideman is an American novelist, short story writer, memoirist, and essayist. He was the first person to win the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction twice. His writing is known for experimental techniques and a focus on the African-American experience.
Q & A Interviewer
David Means is an American short story writer and novelist based in Nyack, New York. He received his MFA in poetry from Columbia University and is the author of six short story collections. His stories have appeared in many publications, including Esquire, The New Yorker, and Harper’s.
Musician
Jazz Duo lead by Jonathan Mastro, pianist
Luke McCrosson, bass