Literary Death Match
Where: Caveat
21 Clinton St.
212-228-2100 Price: $15
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In what promises to be an epic return to Manhattan, Literary Death Match is heading to Caveat to celebrate the launch of LDM founder Adrian Todd Zuniga’s debut novel (Collision Theory), for a night of lit, comedy, literary fast-facts and a game-show finish. Tickets coming soon!
What is Literary Death Match? Part literary event, part comedy show, part game show, Literary Death Match brings together four of today’s finest writers to compete in an edge-of-your-seat read-off critiqued by three celebrity judges, and concluded by a slapstick showdown to decide the ultimate champion.
JUDGES:
Literary Merit: Ashley C. Ford, journalist, host of news & culture TV show (and podcast) 112BK, and one of Time Out New York’s New Yorkers of The Year
Performance: TBA
Intangibles: TBA
READERS:
Round 1:
* Matt Bellassai, comedian, host of the Unhappy Hour podcast, and author of Everything Is Awful and Other Observations
* Iris Smyles, author of Iris Has Free Time and Dating Tips For The Unemployed
Round 2:
* Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night and Crown of Thunder (October, 2018)
* Kashana Cauley, contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, former staff writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Hosted by LDM creator Adrian Todd Zuniga.
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7:00pm
Tickets: $15 adv / $20 door
21+
Please note this is a mixed seated and standing venue. Please arrive early for the best seats.