Kay Turner's genius concept for a book party - turning queer theory into song - was a blast! Not only did I get to share the stage with a host of my favorite queer theorists, but I had the honor of seeing my book transformed into an "interpretive dance" by Jibz Cameron (aka Dynasty Handbag), one of my favorite downtown performers. Jibz's movement medley included jazz improv, a sequestered nun, and a mad crafter seeking to knit an entire stage. And that was just one of many fantastic performances by an array of artists -- Kay Turner, Viva de Concini, and Mary Feaster (as the Pages), Gretchen Phillips, Dave Driver, and many many more -- in musical styles from rock to rap to show tune. And we even got a review in the New York Times!
I also loved sharing the floor with Carolyn Dinshaw (author of How Soon Is Now?) at Bluestockings later that weekend, where we staged a public conversation about the connections between our books -- which include the attractions of amateurism, medieval moments, a feeling for spaces that are rich in heterogenous time, and -- who knew? -- bathrobes!
I also loved sharing the floor with Carolyn Dinshaw (author of How Soon Is Now?) at Bluestockings later that weekend, where we staged a public conversation about the connections between our books -- which include the attractions of amateurism, medieval moments, a feeling for spaces that are rich in heterogenous time, and -- who knew? -- bathrobes!
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