Join us for a community reading of “The Drag” at The Understudy at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 25th!
Written by the iconic Mae West, this 1927 drama about a closeted socialite and the morality of homosexuality was banned from theatres and torn to shreds in the press. Stop by and join us for a live, community reading! No acting experience required!
This is a reading with the goal of getting this text out into the world. By doing this as well as providing historical context and archival materials, we are recentering text over performance. There will be a raffle system to cast each role, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate.
Accompanied by a pop-up exhibit from Gerber/Hart’s collection exploring the themes of the play! Come explore the intertwined narratives of theatre, LGBTQ history, and American history, and their significance for our community today. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this special community building event. See you there!
Learn more, read the script, and check out the amazing Pansy Party Playlist here!
Register for tickets for this free event here!