Island City Stage, creating quality professional theatrical experiences, held a celebratory reception in honor of its ongoing 10th anniversary 2021-22 South Florida Season. In recognition of this milestone, loyal donors were recognized for their support which allows the arts organization to produce a variety of thought-provoking and entertaining experiences in an intimate setting.
“We are delighted to be celebrating our 10th anniversary season which is an amazing tribute to all those who believed in us then, and now,” said Martin Childers, managing director of Island City Stage. “Island City Stage is dedicated to bringing quality live theater to South Florida audiences and this season won’t disappoint our loyal fans or newcomers.”
During the reception at Union Kitchen & Bar, special presentations were made to congratulate the organization’s current board of directors, Artistic Director Andy Rogow and select donors for their significant contributions.
The 10th anniversary 2021-22 season, which already showcased The Twentieth Century Way by Tom Jacobson, will also feature:
Suddenly, Last Summer by Tennessee Williams
March 17 – April 17, 2022
Tennessee Williams was one of the true titans of live theater over the past century and Suddenly, Last Summer is, without question, one of his most memorable works. Evoking themes of aging and beauty, hypocrisy, greed, sexual repression and cannibalism, the play is also the one that the author himself considered his most poetic. On a hot, steamy afternoon you will find Violet Venable and her niece, Catherine, waging battle in a war that will cement the legacy of Violet’s son, Sebastian. Was he a brilliant artist, devoted son or sexual predator? Island City Stage is extremely excited and proud to be producing its first Tennessee Williams classic.
The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam
June 9 – July 10, 2022
Vampire attacks, werewolf sightings, and the resurrection of an Egyptian princess all make an appearance in this hilarious send-up of gothic romance and horror films in which two actors and lightning, fast costume changes are the stars of the show. Charles Ludlam and The Ridiculous Theatrical Company were pioneers, now legends in LGBT+ theater, elevating camp to an art form and paving the way for companies like Island City Stage. Island City Stage is pleased to present their best known and most produced work.
One In Two by Donja R. Love
August 4 – September 4, 2022
Three actors sit in an ethereal waiting room. Each performance, the audience chooses which actor must portray the lead character in this unforgiving story of a Black man diagnosed with HIV. But whose story is it, really, as one of every two Black gay men will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime? How have these men been treated by the LGBT+ and Black communities? Through humor and pathos, Donja R. Love has written a deeply personal call to action and created an unflinching portrait of being Black and gay in America, today.
Tickets start at $35 per show. More details can be found on the Island City Stage website at IslandCityStage.org.
Content Courtesy of Island City Stage
