Step into the Red Eye Lounge, where the air is thicker than the plot and the smoke swirls like rumors. Gunmetal Blues, the musical adaptation that's got more twists than a cat in a yarn factory, takes center stage at the Key City Public Theatre in Port Townsend, WA. But hold on to your fedoras, folks, because this ain't your grandma's noir—it's got a side of slapstick and a generous dollop of charm.
(he/him)is a poet, performer, and reporter based in Port Townsend, Washington. After working for his local paper, The Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader, he now reports for KPTZ 91.9 FM and works as a housing advocate for the locally based nonprofit Housing Solutions Network. He self-published a chapbook of love poetry without gender pronouns entitled This Is For You and has a full-length collection of poetry in the works. With an understanding of his privilege, Derek does his best to use his voice to emphasize inclusivity and amplify marginalized voices while fostering diverse representation.
