Open Mic Night

Last night, the inaugural HSV Open Mic Night took place. I think the audience, numbering about seventy, was happy with it. I am glad I had friends who agreed to perform: poetry, story-telling, reading short stories, and reading memoirs. And, I was lucky in that the volunteer emcee was entertaining and a far better public speaker than I. The audience included a significant number of members of the Village Unitarian Universalist Church, including the original founders of the open mic night that used to be held there; their support, I think, was key to having a full complement of people available to hear the performances.

Despite the success of the night, I think it largely was in spite of, rather than because of, my efforts. I didn’t put in the effort required to really make it work. I shirked responsibilities for calling prospective participants because I don’t like making phone calls; if prospects didn’t have email addresses, I ignored them. But that notwithstanding, I think the audience liked the event. I stumbled into modest successes despite shortcomings. The feedback I’ve gotten so far has been positive. I’m ready to start working to get a broader mix of performers for the next event, which probably will be held next January.

About John Swinburn

"Love not what you are but what you may become."― Miguel de Cervantes
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