Queer Plays

with Adin Walker

What constitutes a “queer play”? How has theater shaped our understanding of queerness, and vice versa? As queerness takes on new meanings over time, how has theater participated in those constantly expanding conversations? How do queer audiences activate a “queer gaze” when encountering plays?

These questions form the backbone of this weekly seminar-style exploration of plays that center LGBTQ+ stories and participate in larger conversations around queer representation. We’ll examine works from the early 20th century to plays currently in development. Some of the playwrights whose work we’ll read and discuss include Yilong Liu, L M Feldman, Philip Dawkins, Miranda Rose Hall, Donja Love, Moises Kaufman, Tennessee Williams, Matthew Lopez, Paula Vogel, Shelagh Delaney, Brendan Behan, Edwin Rosales, Dipika Guha, Roger Q Mason, Tony Kushner, and more! 

January 21, 28 & February 4, Thursdays (3 Classes)

Suggested Accompanying Classes: Dramaturgy for the Audience, (Mis)Representation, Radical Playwriting, Theatre on Film, Good for a Laugh

Instructions
Before each class, students will be sent an email with a link to login and any class-specific instructions. Generally, students are encouraged to have a notepad & a pencil for note-taking. Students are checked-in by name via the class roster, so no additional ticket or receipt is required!

Refunds and Exchange Policy
Artists Rep does not offer refunds for purchased classes.
Exchanges can be made on a case-by-case basis.
If Artists Rep cancels a class, the class will either be rescheduled or refunded.

Scholarships
The Actors Conservatory @ ART will award partial-tuition grants for Studio Program classes to qualified applicants. Please complete this application for consideration.