Captive Audience

Dave Reidy reads "The Regular," a story from his collection Captive Audience, in which two indie music lovers bond over their hatred of karaoke. (Running Time: 34:44)

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Captive Audience is Dave Reidy's paean to the highs, lows, and everything in-between of performing. From the opening story, the award- winning "The Regular," in which two indie music lovers bond over their hatred of karaoke, to the title story, about an agoraphobic comedy fanatic whose life is changed when a storefront comedy club opens beneath his apartment, this bittersweet and humorous collection gives voice to those who are driven to perform, no matter the size of the audience.

About the Author:

Dave Reidy: Dave Reidy lives in Chicago. Captive Audience, a collection of short fiction about performers, is his first book.