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An Irked Magazine exclusive!
Monday, October 19th, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche
Screengrab of David Roche’s upcoming schedule:
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Quoting David Roche, in an email sent Wednesday, Apr 8, 2009:
“Attached is a piece I am working on that I think will be the opening act of “Catholic Erotica.” It is a performance piece, doesn’t have to do with disability as such, but is written (and will be performed) from the POV of a pre-pubescent Catholic boy in the American Midwest in the 1950s. It is something I like and which works well on stage . . . It’s in the front of my mind and imagination because I am working on it right now.”
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A racy script excerpt…after the jump!
***Warning: Language & themes not suitable for children***
“How I Appear,” a photo column by David Roche
Friday, August 28th, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Art Gallery
Original text by David Roche after the jump…
“How I Appear,” a photo column by David Roche
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Art Gallery
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“How I Appear,” a photo column by David Roche
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Art Gallery
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“How I Appear,” introducing a new photo column by David Roche
Monday, May 11th, 2009Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Art Gallery
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At Middle School, by David Roche
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche
At Middle School
By David Roche
Marlena and I sit on folding chairs as kids spill into the gym. The noise level rises exponentially. I sit with my eyes closed so the students can stare at me. Click to continue »
Lynne Murray reviews David Roche’s book, The Church of 80% Sincerity
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche, Lynne Murray, Books & Book Reviews
The Church of 80% Sincerity – a new book by David Roche
Perigee, $19.95
160 pages
ISBN 978-0-399-53390-7
A review by Lynne Murray
I can pinpoint the exact page on which I decided to join The Church of 80% Sincerity—page 8. I’ll explain in a minute. Click to continue »
On Becoming An Author, by David Roche
Saturday, December 8th, 2007Filed under: Regular Contributors, David Roche
When Penguin Books asked if I was interested in turning my signature one man show, “The Church of 80% Sincerity,” into a book with the same title, I was excited and eager.
In some ways I was well prepared. For example, I already had an agent from my life as a performer: Robyn Stecher, a warrior with heart who did the negotiating. But when I found myself with twelve pages of contract with very small type, and I had to come through with a book within six months, I was also quite afraid.
I had always found consolation in the old Irish saying, “Writers are failed talkers.” But I secretly feared the opposite was true as well. Click to continue »
