The Waterfront Journals by David Wojnarowicz

Overview

Step into the raw, poetic universe of The Waterfront Journals by David Wojnarowicz. Stories plucked from street corners and late-night diners blend haunting confessions and gritty lyricism. Journey through the forgotten landscapes of America’s fringes—encountering hustlers, dreamers, and survivors—that David navigated in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Their stories weave a tapestry of desperation, resilience, and longing. Directed and produced by RJ and Rachel Rushmore, The Waterfront Journals by David Wojnarowicz is a profound exploration of those who exist at the edges, told with honesty, urgency, and humanity. This production adapts a selection of monologues from Wojnarowicz’s book of the same name, bringing them to the stage in the United States for the first time in decades. 21+ venue. Doors at 7pm, performances at 8pm.

Join us before the September 14 performance for an opportunity to meet Alan Barrows of Civilian Warfare Gallery, one of the spaces that launched David’s art career.

Text:
Copyright Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate of David Wojnarowicz. With thanks to the David Wojnarowicz Foundation (WOJFOUND.ORG) and P·P·O·W, New York

Image:
David Wojnarowicz, Autoportrait – New York, 1980, silver gelatin print, 11 x 14 ins. (27.9 x 35.6 cm). Copyright Estate of David Wojnarowicz. Courtesy of the Estate of David Wojnarowicz and P·P·O·W, New York.

About the Artist

Rushmore Labs is a collaboration between Rachel Rushmore and RJ Rushmore. RJ is a writer and curator with a focus on street art and public space. He has partnered with organizations including Art in Ad Places, Mural Arts Philadelphia, Poster House, and Haverford College. David Wojnarowicz’ “One Day This Kid” was the first piece of visual art to make him cry. Rachel is a writer and lifelong fan of theatre. She “makes the book fairs happen,” as friends say, working as a project manager for Scholastic. As an amateur historian of queer history, Rachel seeks to preserve Wojnarowicz's invaluable legacy. The Waterfront Journals by David Wojnarowicz is Rushmore Labs’ first production.

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