Wednesday, July 20, 2016

My Teenage Angst Goes Gay

My Teenage Angst has created a special edition of their infamous show to feature the teenage tales of people in the queer community. The Queer Edition will be hosted by drag queen superstar Nuclia Waste (aka David Westman) who will share his own “Journal to Jesus,” written while in seminary school 36 years ago.

My Teenage Angst has hosted sold-out events since 2011. Each show features dozens of readers sharing personal teenage tales tucked away in little locked diaries to a room full of strangers. Why would someone want to read their most embarrassing adolescent moments in front of a crowd? Megan Nyce, the host and creator, believes it is therapeutic. “Sharing something from our past that was challenging transforms the memory into a positive experience. The angst is released!” She noticed over the last year the need for a queer edition. “More than half of the people asking to read say their diaries have hidden gay undertones or a ‘I kissed a girl and I liked it’ story.” Readers are rewarded for their bravery with free entry into the show plus a guest ticket for their BFF.

Adults sharing their journals to an audience is an international phenomenon. What makes My Teenage Angst unique from others is that there is no reader pre-screening or curating of the material. Anyone can get behind the microphone and read whatever they want. “That’s what makes the show so exciting. Anything could happen!” says Megan. Each reader is limited to five minutes.

My Teenage Angst – The Queer Edition is July 22nd at 8pm at Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret. Tickets are $20. My Teenage Angst has additional shows open to all readers August 3rd, October 5th, and December 7th. For show details and to learn how to participate by reading, visit www.myteenageangst.com.