Quantum Theater Explores Comedic Subtext of Chekhov with Queer Adaptation of ‘The Seagull’

Note: This play contains an incomplete and a completed suicide, not typical fare for a comedy as I describe it. Also, important content notes. Also this might be slightly spoilerish for a play written 129 years ago. It isn’t often that the location of a play is the setting. Quantum Theater’s production of ‘Seagull’ breaks […]

Actor Phoebe Lloyd Talks About Queering Chekhov in a new local production: a Seven (+1) With Sue Q&A

Every time I answer a question about Constantine’s life and desires, another seven are created and I continue to find work in the work. ~ Phoebe Lloyd The hallway of a local theater group is covered with seemingly hundreds of framed playbills, stretching back decades. Each time I pass by, craning my neck to make […]

Jess, 22, is a Poly, Bisexual Woman in Pittsburgh #AMPLIFY

Allegheny County LGBTQ

Name:  Jess Age:  22 County of Residence:  Allegheny County, Pronouns: she/her How do you describe your identity? cis polyamorous bisexual/queer woman Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? I came out at 18 to most people, and overall my friends and family were very supportive. I was very thankful […]

Maya, 20, Identifies as a Black Queer Fat Femme Woman #AMPLIFY

My queerness was never the only thing I had to deal with, and trying to understand who I was in the midst of the rest of my life was so daunting. Name: Maya Age: 20 County of Residence: Allegheny, previously Columbia, MD Pronouns: She/Her/Hers How do you describe your identity? I am a Black, Fat, Femme, cis woman, Jewish, advocate and […]

LGBTQ&A: Becky Loves OUTrageous Bingo

An occasional series where we pose some questions to local LGBTQ folks (and Allies) to learn more about their personal experiences with LGBTQ culture. Click here for a complete list of all LGBTQ&A profiles. I first met Becky through a hunger advocacy project – she was a blogger, I was a blogger and we both attended […]