Leavitt's Malady

Leavitt's Malady from Erik Leavitt on Vimeo.


On July 3rd, one day before I dug deep into my pockets and bought America a birthday cake, I performed at Bodega Wine Bar.  This officially marks my first performance in a space that doesn't prominently feature either a couch or a plasma screen.  I'm moving up in the world.

Somehow I'd forgotten about the events within the story told here until a few weeks ago, presumably because my brain treated it the same way a child's does sexual abuse.  I don't exactly know what that says about the shame I should feel about the actions described herein, other then that there should be a lot of it. so, you know, mission accomplished there.

You can hear more stories like this at the Bodega wine Bar's monthly storytelling series, which you can find out more about here.

BBQ Stands for Better Banter Quality

So this is happening.  Another super-secret performance, which means another super-public recording to be posted here.  If things go as planned (and by planned I mean I've thought about this and put in very little work) this may be the craziest combination of story and gimmick yet.  Stay tuned, true believers.

Coming Soon: Audio from the Bodega Monthly

"Live storytelling returns….Whether they are true or fictitious, funny or sad, these tales will grab your interest and won’t let go. Coming to you live from the main stage to you our captive audience uncut and uncensored. This month, guest host, Allen Norvick welcomes to the stage Gerry Seidman, Sean Alday, Ryan Paulson, Michael Lala and Erik Leavitt to entertain and enlighten. Come join us for Brooklyn’s fastest growing storytelling event!"

That's right. I "enlightened and entertained" at The Bodega Monthly just a few short hours ago, all while shirtless men threw M-80s at passing cars (presumably they demonstrated their patriotism by only throwing them at foreign cars). And soon we will have the audio from said event posted here, so prepare your ears to start vomiting onto your brains when I mistake a teratoma for a regular old tumor. Cram that in your birthday hole and smoke it, America.

Ding Dong Lounge Reading

Erik's Reading at Ding Dong from Erik Fakerson on Vimeo.

Most of my twenties was a series of decisions made both poorly and publicly. I would like to say that they fit the adage “bad for life, good for writing,” but seeing as thus far they’ve only proven mediocre for my writing at best I might need to find something more pithy to repeat about them. Probably something more apologetic when I run into old friends.

The two versions of this wedding poem read at the Ding Dong Lounge Reading Series are a prime example of that, something where I look like a jackass both reading them and explaining them. When this all blows up in my face someone, will probably try to comfort me by saying that this will be good for my writing. If I’m lucky they’ll be right. For a change.


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Sir Galasad and other Valentine's Day Stories

Storytelling: Sir Galasad from Erik Leavitt on Vimeo.


On February 14th lovers around the nation declared their boundless affection for one another.  Four days later, on February 18^th, I told a series of stories about stalking, unrequited love, and the legal ramifications that come into play when the two meet.  Have a listen to find out exactly what happens when romance meets amateur espionage. 

Reading this February

Coming this February 19th.

A super secret, Illuminati storygasim.

Live recording of the event to come soon.

Photo Shoot from Summer Story Slam

Nathaniel Shannon, who manages to make the most homely of us look sexirrific, demonstrated his magical powers on me during my last storytelling recording out in Greenpoint.  You can have a look at more of Nathaniel's work here: http://www.nathanielshannon.com/