Tears and Glitter
A World Premiere by Mikki Gillette
Set against a backdrop of anti-trans legislation and hostility, Tears and Glitter follows Tara and Dita, trans women exes, Quinn, an activist turned recluse, Collier a nonbinary person whose politics begin moving toward violence, and Murph, a young trans person who pines for Dita. As white nationalists threaten Pride, and romantic betrayals are revealed, the tensions take the characters places they never thought they'd go.
Directed by Asae Dean and starring Billie Jane Dawson, Juliet Mylan, Thorn Hartspring, Jody Read, and Marina Benedetti.
Runs May 29th - June 21st 2025 at The Backdoor Theater
The Backdoor Theater is behind Common Grounds Coffeehouse at 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
Mimetic Desire
A World Premiere by Mikki Gillette
When trans man Alec woos the partners of his friends, trans woman Mia, and trans man Danny - upending their college friend group - betrayal, envy and heartbreak swirl. The course of true love is anything but smooth in this tart, queer comedy.
Directed by Asae Dean and starring Hazel O’Brien, Maryellen Wood, Tea Johnson, Lennox Blodgett, Cosmo Reynolds, and Ethan Feider
Runs May 30th - June 21st 2025 at The Backdoor Theater
The Backdoor Theater is behind Common Grounds Coffeehouse at 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215
Much Ado About Nothing
By William Shakespeare
When Don Pedro returns from war, his soldiers turn their attention to matters of the heart. Old flames Benedick and Beatrice spar as Claudio and Hero pledge their devotion. Doubt creeps in though when Don John tricks Claudio into believing Hero has cheated on Claudio the night before the wedding. All is not lost though as lovers find forgiveness and villainy is unmasked despite the ineptitude of Dogberry and the watch.
Winter’s Tale
By William Shakespeare
Leontes and Polixines, allied kings and friends since chilhood, spend a season in Sicilia reminiscing and celebrating the upcoming birth of Leontes and Hermoine’s second child. Doubt creeps in when Leontes suspects his wife and best friend of carrying out an affair before his eyes.