If you only know David Sedaris from his bestselling books, then you know that he's made a blockbuster career out of dissecting his own colorful life with his razor-sharp wit, getting big laughs and the occasional groan with his take on his huge and semi-functional family (including fellow-celeb sister Amy), his relationships, and his life as an American abroad. But you're missing something. If you've listened to the audiobook versions of his work, you might understand — Sedaris' mordant and hilarious stories take on a whole new life when you hear them in his dry, androgynous deadpan. His devastatingly perfect timing and the way he inhabits his characters — from his gruff-but-enthusiastic dad to his manic-redneck younger brother — make for an experience way beyond the printed word. Now, the Valentine Theatre presents an Evening with David Sedaris on Monday, November 5. It's a unique chance to see one of the finest humorists of the era, along with a chance to get your books signed!
$45. 8pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. www.valentinetheatre.com. —MD
If you only know David Sedaris from his bestselling books, then you know that he's made a blockbuster career out of dissecting his own colorful life with his razor-sharp wit, getting big laughs and the occasional groan with his take on his huge and semi-functional family (including fellow-celeb sister Amy), his relationships, and his life as an American abroad. But you're missing something. If you've listened to the audiobook versions of his work, you might understand — Sedaris' mordant and hilarious stories take on a whole new life when you hear them in his dry, androgynous deadpan. His devastatingly perfect timing and the way he inhabits his characters — from his gruff-but-enthusiastic dad to his manic-redneck younger brother — make for an experience way beyond the printed word. Now, the Valentine Theatre presents an Evening with David Sedaris on Monday, November 5. It's a unique chance to see one of the finest humorists of the era, along with a chance to get your books signed!
$45. 8pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. www.valentinetheatre.com. —MD
