The Queer Onstage Project Presents: A Night of One-Act Plays
Come see our productions of two new plays: "Hunger" by Ashlyn Colwell and "I Have 20 Questions and 19 Are About the Weather" by Mac Anderson
Location
Hicks Auditorium at the Main Library
312 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32202Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Come join us for a night of artistic celebration as we present two new LGBTQ+ plays written by local playwrights!
Show Dates:
August 7th, 2025 @ 7PM (House Opens 6PM)
August 8th, 2025 @ 7PM (House Opens 6PM)
Both shows will be performed on both nights!
Show Descriptions:
-I Have 20 Questions and 19 Are About the Weather, written by Mac Anderson, follows the story of two step-brothers, Wes and Matty, whose road trip through New Mexico gets unexpectedly interrupted as their car breaks down on a mountainside. Stranded without a solution, the brothers must handle strange passersby and even stranger weather patterns, all while grappling with their own differences – and the pasts they refuse to let go of.
-Hunger, written by Ashlyn Colwell, follows the story of Princess Aelia and the siren Selena as they discover what love truly means to them. Does love at first sight truly have innocent intentions? Temptations call out from the shore as our princess Aelia faces the challenges of a stern mother, a two-faced lady in waiting, and an overbearing fiancé.
Other Information:
The Queer Onstage Project is a Queer, student-led production group dedicated to elevating LGBTQ+ voices and stories to the stage. For more information about our work, please visit our Linktree or follow our Instagram at @queeronstageproject!
Show nights are on August 7th and 8th, 2025. Both productions will be shown on both show nights. Each show has a runtime of approx. 30 minutes. There will be a short intermission in between each show.
As we welcome our audience, we are also excited to share the following about our show night:
- House opens at 6PM, and the performance begins at 7PM
- Starting at 6PM, we will be featuring a small number of local LGBTQ+ vendors in the auditorium prior to our shows!
Credits:
Lucy Parker (Director)
Ashlyn Colwell (Playwright of Hunger)
Mac Anderson (Playwright of I Have 20 Questions and 19 Are About the Weather)
Liano Valenzuela (Producer)
"Hunger" Poster Artist: Ananya Dutta, @_inspiraa
"I Have 20 Questions..." Poster Artist: @br4in_s0up
For any questions, please view our FAQ section or contact us as queeronstageproject@gmail.com!
Frequently asked questions
Doors open at 6PM, and performance begins at 7PM. In the hour before performance begins, there will be a small amount of vendors available to view/shop from!
Free street parking is available for all Downtown areas after 6PM. There is also a paid parking garage a block away from the venue.
All ages are welcome, but the shows being performed involve topics such as violence, death, and suicide. A full warning will be given before each show during the event. Parental discretion is encouraged. For more questions, please feel free to reach out to us at queeronstageproject@gmail.com.
Yes. For "Hunger," the content warning includes violence, death, and suicide. For "I Have 20 Questions and 19 Are About the Weather," the content warning includes foul language, violence, implied suicide/death, and mentions of bullying. Warnings will be announced before each show.
We are dedicated to making our shows accessible for all. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact us at queeronstageproject@gmail.com.
As a student-run group, we are always in need of help from the community, including monetary, material, time, and service donations! Our donation page can be found here: https://ko-fi.com/queeronstageproject . Otherwise, please contact queeronstageproject@gmail.com .
For all other questions, please contact us at queeronstageproject@gmail.com or contact our producer, Liano, directly via text at (904) 233-2185.
Our venue features ramps and doors suitable for wheelchairs. For other accessibility questions or concerns, please reach out to us at queeronstageproject@gmail.com and we will do our best to assist!
Only closed drinks (with lids) are allowed inside of the auditorium. Alcohol is also not allowed.