I attended this place for the “Stark Reality” open mic. The space was dark, apparently soundproof, and suitable for this purpose. It was relatively easy to find and no problem getting in.
The event was different from some I’ve attended recently—more relaxed, with a lot of talking in between and during performances. I noticed that many performers seemed focused on doing their set and leaving quickly. It felt like there wasn’t as much mutual support among performers as I’ve seen elsewhere. If any performer reads this, I’d encourage you to be supportive of your fellow artists and show respect. We all benefit when everyone feels supported.
During the show, I saw a few performers who were really impressive—definitely future stars. Others didn’t hold my interest as much, but I still appreciate the effort and craft involved, and I gave them my respect as an audience member. There’s a lot of standup comedy practice happening here, which is great to see.
One note about humor: abortion-themed jokes didn’t seem to resonate well with the audience, based on the silence and serious expressions I observed. It might be worth reconsidering that material, as it’s a sensitive topic for many.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to read at this event. I came with fellow Yelper Tina C, who was very hungry. We waited several hours but I wasn’t called to perform, and my friend Ryan, a new acquaintance from another event, was also hungry. Since we needed to eat, we left before I had the chance to read. I didn’t want to be rude and leave during a performance, so apologies to the comedian who was onstage when we left—it was really our stomachs that made us go.
The organizer, Viviana, is a nice lady and clearly puts a lot of effort into this event. We appreciate her work, and I look forward to returning sometime to watch and perform. Next time, I’ll make sure to eat beforehand, and hopefully the audience will be a bit more supportive of all performers rather than focusing mainly on themselves.
Just a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date. The views I express here are subject to change and evolving as I grow and learn.
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