Lavender Men
lavender men
by Roger Q. Mason, directed by Lucky Stiff
Taffeta is a fat, multi-racial femme with a unique form of queer magic: she can conjure dead historical figures. In this energetic and surreal play, Taffeta invites audiences along as she summons none other than President Abraham Lincoln and his handsome young law clerk Elmer Ellsworth to her stage. Playing every other character in Abe and Elmer’s gay narrative, Taffeta uses this fantasia to confront issues of visibility, race, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. But is any of this historically accurate? Sit down, honey, that’s not what we’re here for. "Lavender Men" is an embrace to every queer, fat person of color who has been ignored, neglected, or erased for unapologetically being themselves.
The full price of a ticket is $35. If you're able to support us at that level, we greatly appreciate it. If a $25, $15, or $5 ticket is right for you, please take advantage of that price. We want you in the audience! Please note, there are limited quantities available at each level.
The Den Theatre is pleased to host About Face Theatre’s production Lavender Men from May 9- June 8, 2024 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Tickets are available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
