tl;dr: here's part 1 of a story from a theater artist about an unexpected gig at a grocery store that reveals some truths, both scary and encouraging, about NYC during COVID-19, and what services are “essential.”

Story is 20 mins long. Transcript available.

Part 3 is now up! Check it out and send me some feedback, if you like!

1 - Essential?

tl;dr: a theater artist, already scrambling to find work during the pandemic, finds a second side-gig, helping an old family friend with a grisly task.

This one's not for kids: there are some things in this one that may be triggering.

Story's about 20 minutes long. Transcript available. Part 3 is up now!

2 - Gigging

tl;dr: re-cap, day one of the new side-gig, and some seriously uncomfortable vibes at a house out on Long Island. 

No story next week for the holidays. Next chapter in 2021. Goodbye, 2020!

Audio cleaned and sweetened by the amazing Marc Ronick from iRonick Media https://www.ironickmedia.com

Frenchy

3 - Ghosts

tl;dr: I am "haunted" by a "ghost," have a panic attack, call my mom, and remember some Shakespeare lines.

Audio cleaned and sweetened by incredible Marc Ronick of iRonick Media https://ironickmedia.com/

4 - Panic

Always learning, I hope. Just joined #clubhouse so maybe let's meet there!

Louis Butelli