NYC Queer Playback Theater's "Pride in Progress"  June 13 @ 7pm CDT/8pm EDT

Join NYC Queer Playback Theater in a virtual, interactive playback performance to share &amp; celebrate personal stories of “Pride in Progress”

That Uppity Theatre Company and <a href="https://www.alighttheater.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alight Theater Guild </a>present NYC Queer Playback Theater “Pride in Progress” Sun. June 13 at 7 PM CDT/8 PM EDT to honor Pride Month.During the performance the audience will be invited to tell stories from their lives, then the story will be “played back” with facilitation, improvisational forms, and music by our Ensemble, all around the theme of "Pride in Progress". Topics may include:-What do you feel pride in? -When have you felt excitement in the progress our LGBTQ+ community is making? -When have you been disappointed by the lack of progress?-How has the pandemic affected your sense of pride and progress? Ignited? Hindered? Have you had any progress in your own life? In your relationships? In your understanding of self-care?Please register, and an event zoom link will be sent to you on the day of the performance at noon. Tickets are priced at $12. There is also a pay-what-you-like option to pay more or less, including a free ticket choice.The Ensemble: Noha Arafa, Courtney J. Boddie, Shan Y. Chuang, Emily Duggan, Arlen Kerndt, Jamie Roach, Rick Sanford, Michael ZaiontzMusician: Dave Ross Conductor/Mentor: Mountaine Jonas Host: Joan Lipkin Sponsors: St. Louis Pride and St. Louis Black PridePerformance Artwork Designed by Marc Brudzinski

We invite all people, those from the LGBTQ+ community and allies, to reflect on our lives within our community, our nation and globally in the space that we are creating to encourage openness, acceptance, respect, and equality regardless of one’s gender identity, sexual orientation, body size, ability, or status. Personal sharing is encouraged and entirely voluntary. Feel free to tell a story or to enjoy the stories of others.For more information: <a href="https://www.alighttheater.org/queerplayback" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.alighttheater.org/queerplayback</a>If you have questions, please email info@alighttheater.orgFollow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nycqueerplayback" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nycqueerplaybacktheater/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>!