Joseph Keckler on his new performance piece A GOOD NIGHT IN THE TRAUMA GARDEN

Joseph Keckler is a singer, writer, and multifaceted creator. Keckler has performed everywhere from dive bars and DIY venues to NPR Tiny Desk, Centre Pompidou, and Lincoln Center. His story and essay collection Dragon at the Edge of a Flat World was published by Turtle Point Press.His new performance piece, A Good Night in the Trauma Garden, was commissioned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Live Arts and co-commissioned by ArtYard and Coffey Street Studios. He will be performing the latest version of it on Saturday, November 22, at ArtYard in Frenchtown, NJ. This piece weaves together original new songs with a vivid narrative portrait of a wild and unforgettable friend, meditating on what it means to be a classic.Interlocutor Magazine presents Interlocutor Interviews, a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with creatives across art, music, activism, film, fashion, writing, and more. Enjoying our content? Help support us with a donation. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for updates on our latest features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.