Here & Queer
A Series of Short Plays About Living Out Loud
Created by Jye Bryant
Revoked - A Short Play (2025)
Nathan, a proud gay man, receives a shocking letter: his membership to the International League of Homosexuals has been revoked for “insufficient gay activity.” Cue a frantic quest to prove his queerness—complete with a crash course in show tunes, voguing, and proper brunch etiquette. A razor-sharp satire about gatekeeping, stereotypes, and the absurd pressure to “perform” LGBTQIA+ identity.
DURATION: 15 mins | CAST: 3 men, 1 character of any gender
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The Gay Agenda - A Short Play (2025)
In a glitter-fueled takedown of right-wing conspiracy theories, The Gay Agenda follows a team of queer activists whose secret lair and outrageous plans for global "recruitment" hilariously expose the absurdity of anti-LGBTQIA+ paranoia.
What begins as a playful mission to "convert the straights" through cultural subversion takes an unexpected turn when the team's plans escalate to a full-scale chemical warfare. As ideological divisions emerge within the group, their debate over tactics exposes deeper questions about what true liberation requires. The arrival of their arch-nemesis - a frothing conservative crusader - sparks a delightfully chaotic confrontation where secret alliances are revealed, and queer ingenuity shines brightest.
DURATION: 15 mins | CAST: 1 woman, 1 man, 3 characters of any gender
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Straight Out Of The Closet - A Short Play (2025)
Gary and Marcy, an over-the-top, ultra-progressive couple, have spent their entire lives preparing for the moment when their son, Adam, would come out as gay. They’ve imagined attending pride parades together, throwing him a fabulous coming out party, and eventually attending his same-sex wedding. But when Adam finally sits them down to reveal who he really is, it’s not at all what they expected. In fact, it’s the one scenario they never saw coming.
Straight Out of The Closet is a riotous comedy about identity, assumptions, and what happens when the people who claim to be the most open-minded realise… they might not know everything after all.
DURATION: 10 mins | CAST: 1 woman, 2 men
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Rainbow Tears
A Series of Short Plays
Premiering amidst the vibrant energy of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival of 2007, "Rainbow Tears" took centre stage with its thought-provoking narratives. Featuring the poignant plays 'Not In My Design', 'All Rights Reserved', and the stirring 'Boys Don't Cry', this series resonated deeply with audiences, sparking conversations and igniting change.
The impact of "Rainbow Tears" extended far beyond the stage. In 2008, 'Boys Don't Cry' was thrust into the spotlight once again, becoming a focal point of the highly controversial forum, 'Is There A Place For Gay and Lesbian Youth In The Catholic Church?' Despite the challenges, the play's powerful message continued to reverberate, amplifying voices and advocating for inclusivity.
Today, the scripts of these compelling plays serve as essential tools in promoting diversity and social justice education. From secondary schools to tertiary institutions, "Rainbow Tears" continues to inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and champion acceptance.
Experience the resonance of "Rainbow Tears" and join us in celebrating the enduring power of storytelling to shape hearts and minds.
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