Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular is an original theatrical experience about a queer closeted stuntman’s journey to discover himself in a world of faux masculinity, unmasking the importance and danger of being true to oneself. HAPPY FALL is based on true-life stories and direct testimonies, and illuminates issues of racial and cultural identity in Hollywood.
Written by Lisa Sanaye Dring with Rogue Artists Ensemble
Directed by Sean Cawelti
Co-Produced by Rogue Artists Ensemble, Contemporary American Theater Festival, &
Los Angeles LGBT Center
Runtime: 90 minutes, no intermission
Suitability Suggestions: Strong language, sexual content, simulated consensual sexual power dynamic play, simulated violence, and depiction of a hate crime.
SPECIAL EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS
Take/Action: Stunts, Spectacle and Queer History in Hollywood
Coinciding with the production and sure to expand the experience, the Advocate & Gochis Galleries -- home to the visual arts at the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center -- will present a visual and mixed media art exhibit titled “Take/Action: Stunts, Spectacle and Queer History in Hollywood.” This exhibit examines the role of the action star through a distinctly queer lens, featuring interpretations of Hollywood and a look at the history of stunts by LGBTQIA+ artists.
The gallery will open 45 minutes before each performance and will feature unique interactive photo opportunities, allowing you to place yourself in the movies.
GALLERY ADMISSION IS FREE
Performance Events
Come by before the show to check out the gallery exhibition and check out the wonderful events below to get a behind the scenes glimpse!
Sunday, Aug. 18: an Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Affinity event with a “Golden Hour” reception prior to the performance (beginning at 6:15 p.m.) and a post-show talkback.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Opening Night, Reception Following the Performance
Thursday, Aug. 29: post-show talkback with CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)
Sun, Sep 1: Understudy Performance (Pay What You Choose)
Saturday, Sept. 7: Pre-show reception (7:15 p.m.) and post-performance discussion, hosted by the LA Guild of Puppetry on how the puppets were created for Happy Fall.
Sunday Sept. 8: an Action Star Dress-Up event; come dressed as your own action star!