Saturday, August 29, 2009

Jenny Overman Performs One Woman Show


Poetry Night at Bistro 33 is proud to welcome Jenny Overman on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9 P.M. She will be performing her one-woman show titled “Worries on Wall St. and Mr. Jones.”

Jenny Overman is a performance poet, artist, dancer and actress who looks forward to presenting a new piece of theatrical poetry, “Worries on Wall St. and Mr. Jones,” at Poetry Night at Bistro 33. A native New Yorker now living in Oakland, Overman is the author of the poetry collection I am So White in Some Ways, a book that explores topics concerning social status, race, body image, sexuality and religion.

“Worries on Wall St. and Mr. Jones” is a poetic and personal telling of Jenny Overman's relationship with New York City, Wall Street, and the economic crisis. The performance will addresses themes of loss, wealth, Judaism, anti-Semitism, and creativity. Included will be a narrative poem about Bernie Madoff as well as other poignant and topical pieces that respond to personal, social, and economic insecurity.

More information about Jenny can be found at www.jennyoverman.com.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a table, and to sign up for a spot on the Open Mic list.

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