A Galère of Poetic Autopsies

Featured readers: Jill Dearman, Bobby Miller, and barb morrison.

Hosted by Jane Ormerod and John K Lawson.

A Galère of Poetic Autopsies is a monthly series at Hudson’s historic Park Theater on the first Thursday of each month (except July 2024 which will be first Wednesday). Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.

Jill Dearman writes socially-engaged crime fiction, with an emphasis on queer history, and intersectional feminism. Her books include The Uncanny Case of Gilles/Jeannette – a gender-swapped twist on Jekyll and Hyde that takes place in Depression-era Hudson. Jill writes a weekly Meta-Astrology column for Trixie’s List.

Bobby Miller is a performance poet, writer, actor, and photographer. His photo books include Fabulous! A Photographic Diary Of Studio 54 and Wigstock. He is the recipient of a Jackie 60 Lifetime Achievement Award, four Jackie 60 Awards, and a NYC Glamie Award.

barb morrison (they/them) is a top 5 billboard dance chart songwriter and platinum record producer for numerous artists such as blondie, rufus wainwright, and franz ferdinand. they have just released their first book entitled bottoming for god – a story about gender euphoria, sobriety, old skool NY, true love, past lives, and coming home.

$10 suggested donation to be divided among the performers.