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americantheatre.org > 03/24/2026 > trans-rights-rising-2-shows-revisit-the-comptons-cafeteria-riots

Trans Rights Rising: 2 Shows Revisit the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots

3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (1213+ words) Riot Queens" in Portland, Oregon, and an immersive staging at San Francisco"s Tenderloin Museum recall a seminal pre-Stonewall moment, and prompt fresh reflections about the ongoing search for safe havens. For more than a decade, Charlie"s Bar & Grill…...

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americantheatre.org > 01/09/2026 > the-supernatural-scare-tactics-of-paranormal-activity

The Supernatural Scare Tactics of ‘Paranormal Activity’

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1365+ words) When adapting a horror staple to the stage, the devil is in the details. "Right away, we learned that you can only set someone on fire onstage for 17 seconds," playwright Levi Holloway said. "I mean, who knew?" No, Holloway isn't…...

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americantheatre.org > 09/11/2025 > around-the-table-with-queer-generations-and-the-inheritance

Around the Table With Queer Generations and ‘The Inheritance’

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (483+ words) Pre-show dinner and discussions at Round House Theatre are using Matthew L'pez's two-part epic to gather queer folks of various ages to reflect on community, care, and culture. The production is the second queer mega-play the D.C. area has seen in…...

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americantheatre.org > 06/11/2025 > queer-theatre-festivals-and-celebrations-for-pride-month

Queer Theatre Festivals and Celebrations for Pride Month 

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (535+ words) A roundup of queer theatre festivals across the country this June. Earlier this month and in May, we covered a number of festivals centering and featuring queer theatre creators. Here are a few more that are upcoming. Are we missing…...