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Ingrid Christie

David Sedaris

David Sedaris, memoirist/humorist, is not quite sweet, not quite wry, not quite deadpan. In the tradition of James Thurber, Sedaris gently pokes fun at the world around him, though at times the humor can be barbed. In this one-person tour de force, he will give all-new readings and recollections, as well as conduct a Q&A session and book signing (A Carnival of Snackery, a second compilation of diaries, is his most recent). Tickets are available at overture.org. Those attending must mask and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of entering along with a photo ID.

press release: David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at Overture Hall on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., following the release of his newest books The Best of Me and A Carnival of Snackery. Tickets are available at overture.org.

This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.  His new book, The Best of Me (Little Brown/ Hachette, Fall 2020), is a collection of 42 previously published stories and essays, about which novelist Andrew Sean Greer wrote in the New York Times: “You must read “The Best of Me.” It will be a new experience, knowing that enough time has passed to find humor in the hardest parts of life. More than ever — we’re allowed to laugh.”

If you love David Sedaris’s cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you’re getting into at his live readings. You’d be wrong.  To see him read his own work on stage allows his autobiographical narrative to reveal a uniquely personal narrative that will keep you laughing throughout the evening.  Don’t miss this event!

NOTE: At this time, everyone who enters Overture Center must wear a mask and must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of entering along with a photo ID (children without a photo ID must be accompanied by a guardian). For more details, visit overture.org/health.

Building Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11-6; Sunday, 12-6; and extended hours on event days. The Henry Street doors will remain closed except during performances and events; please use the Rotunda entrance on State Street.

OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Madison, Wis., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and four galleries where national and international touring artists, nine resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. With the vision to provide “Extraordinary Experiences for All,” Overture’s mission is to support and elevate our community’s creative culture, economy and quality of life through the arts. overture.org