Gadfly believes, among many other things, that LGBTQ+ artists and women, especially those further marginalized by other factors, are underrepresented in nerdy entertainment, and are often mistreated when speaking out about this inequity. Gadfly provides not only a platform for works by these people to thrive in the genre they love, but goes a step further by focusing on the stories and experiences of the underheard within geek subculture. Heroes and Villains takes what we think we know about these genres and spins them on their head with both content and theme. Don't fear though! These five carefully vetted pieces are clearly inspired by the rich world of superheroes, demi-gods, video games, and the nerdier side of action movies. It's a stunning intersection of subcultures that brings a community of queer nerds and geeky feminists together within a community that so often wants to shut them out.
Tickets to The Final Frontier Festival are sliding scale at the door, or $15 to guarantee your seat through Brown Paper Tickets. Pending availability, no one is turned away for lack of funds. Group rates are available and encouraged for groups of more than 10. Please e-mail gadflytheatre@gmail.com for more ticket information.
About Gadfly Theatre Productions:
Gadfly Theatre Productions is currently in their sixth season of producing groundbreaking queer and feminist art. The company provides an artistic haven for audiences and artists alike; a place to explore, create, and open safe dialogues about LGBTQQIAP+ and feminist issues. Gadfly breaks binaries and establishes community, seeking to prove that all persons on the spectrum deserve a voice, a stage, and a story they can relate to.
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