"Kiss and Tell"
By Amy Sexauer
We danced at my sister’s wedding
I thought, how could someone
Who touches my growing belly
And dances with me
Hate me so much?
It’s not nice to kiss and tell
But it’s hard to hide a baby.
The consequences of this heartbreak
Are my greatest achievements.
A rebirth,
A confidence in myself
I always pretended to have.
I know it wasn’t me you hated.
Amy Sexauer is a poet and author of Poppies published by Dead Reckoning Collective, from which this poem was taken. She is a West Point graduate who spent nine years on active duty in Military Police and Psychological Operations units. She is currently in the Army Reserves. You can see her perform live with us at Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY on Halloween night in downtown Boston. Follow her here.
What’s happening at VetRep…
Listen to our interview this week with Michael Devine on the Savage Wonder Podcast.
Join us Halloween night in downtown Boston for Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY. A unique show unlike any of our previous WonderGround performances, featuring Nicholas Efstathiou, Ayman Kafel, Ben Fortier, Amy Sexauer, Dave Campisano, and Dex. We’ll take you through three floors of a private, historical space as we weave together a spine-tingling tale through spoken word, music, and live painting. It’s invite only, get on this list here!
VetRep is thrilled to present “What the Butler Saw” for the month of October. Dr. Prentice, a psychiatric doctor in an exclusive private clinic, is attempting to interview (and seduce) an attractive would-be secretary, Geraldine. Unwittingly surprised by his wife, he hides the girl. The affairs multiply as Mrs. Prentice, being seduced and blackmailed by young bellhop Nicholas Beckett, has promised him the secretarial post. When a government inspector arrives, chaos, underpants, and cross-dressing lead the charge. Tickets have been selling out, reserve yours early before they’re gone!
On November 4, 2023, world-class guitarist (and military child) Michael Bard will be performing at Carnegie Hall – and a portion of the proceeds will go to VetRep! Get your tickets here.
Our Acting for Beginners class is now being offered weekly every Saturday from 10am-12pm. Scholarships for qualifying veterans, as well as multi-class passes are available. Registration details can be found here.