In conjunction with CenterArts at The DCCenter, the DC Queer Theatre Festival will be presenting two nights of queer plays by playwrights in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
The first annual festival will take place on May 18 and 19, 2012.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Here are descriptions of the plays.
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012 – AT 8 PM:
At The DC Center, 1318 U Street NW, in Washington DC,
$10 Suggested Donation
Fabulous Water Sports
By Roy Proctor. Directed by Allison Clapp.
Redskins vs. Rockettes
By Michael Bobbitt. Directed by George Grant
My Last Best Spouse
By Raoul D. Luna. Directed by Jay Hardee.
Panel:
Rooting for Our Voice: How Can We Grow Queer Theatre in the DC Area
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SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
At The DC Center – 1318 U Street NW, in Washington DC.
$10 Suggested Donation.
5:00 PM
for colored queer boys who considered giving up when giving yourself wasn’t ever enuf
By Mark Brown II. Directed by Alvin Ford Jr.
8:00 PM
Crestview Living
By Joan Bellsey and Andrea Grill. Directed by Emma Strauss.
The Terror Fantastic
By Nicole Jost. Directed by Bob Bartlett.
Deal?
By Rebecca Gingrich-Jones. Directed by Matt Ripa.
No Homo
By Alan Sharpe. Directed by John Moletress.
Secret Mist of Blue
By Barbara K. Asare-Bediako. Directed by Denise Hart.
Panel:
Looking Forward: What Can Queer Theatre Do for Our Community?
TICKETS
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About Author Joel Markowitz
Joel Markowitz is the Publisher and Editor of DCMetroTheaterArts. Joel is a regular guest on 'The Lunch and Judy Show' radio program starring Judy Stadt in NYC. Joel founded The Ushers Theatre Going Group in the DC area in 1990, which has now merged with Broadway Bound Meetup. He wrote a column for 5 years called ‘Theatre Schmooze’ and recorded podcast interviews for DC Theatre Scene, and was the Editor at MD Theatre Guide before coming to DCMetroTheaterArts. His work can also be seen and heard in "Columns" and "Podcast" on BroadwayStars. Joel also wrote a monthly preview of what was about to open in DC area theatres for BroadwayWorld. He is an avid film and Buffalo Sabres fan and is an advocate for children's theatre.