Who knew that there is a legendary BILLIE HOLIDAY THEATRE in Brooklyn…(well, we didn’t until now). Its where Black Queer Theater is about to take Center Stage for the 2nd Annual House of Rooted Theater Festival.  Its a dynamic celebration of queer artistry in the performing arts which this year features a vibrant lineup of original short plays, all written and directed by LGBTQ+ artists. The event is a platform for queer creatives to share bold, authentic stories that speak to the complexity, joy, and resilience of queer life.

Shadawn Smith, Executive Director of The Billie Holiday Theatre, talked to QUERRGURU about this One-Night-Only Celebration of Queer Voices in Theater. “We are so proud to partner with Rooted Theater Company to present this Festival. It  aligns with The Billie’s mission and our commitment to championing diverse artistic voices. This festival uplifts LGBTQ+ narratives in bold, joyful, and deeply necessary ways.”  Kareem Nemley, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Rooted Theater Company, added “These plays are more than performances. They are declarations of presence, pride, and power.”

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