Mourn and celebrate those who we’ve lost with Spank Bank Time Machine
The Festival of Independent Theatres returns with a slew of queer creatives
RICH LOPEZ | Staff writer
rich@dallasvoice.com
This month, Theatre Three is quite literally getting fit … or rather, FIT. T3 will be home for the month of August to the return, after a five-year hiatus, of the Festival of Independent Theatres (FIT). FIT, the longest-running festival of its kind, will feature new shows, improv nights, cabaret performances and even a dance party for good measure.
Performances will be held on the mainstage and in the downstairs spaces at Theatre Three.
Queer stories and creatives are a big part of FIT 2024. Heck, this year’s plays include titles like Spank Bank Time Machine, Penis and Man: On Man. Spoiler alert: Those aren’t all even gay-related.
The festival opened Thursday and runs through Aug. 24 at Theatre Three. Here’s our breakdown of all that’s queer at this year’s FIT.
Danny Anchondo Jr. stars in Seifie Conscious
Selfie-Conscious
Queer writer and actor Danny Anchondo Jr.’s new piece is an interactive show directed by Sean McGuire. Mr. Pixie is an influencer, but is he the one we want influencing anything? He guides the audience into his new platform, Selfie Conscious. Just be ready as your selfie skills will become part of this musical show. Downstairs.
Aug. 10 and 15 at 7 p.m.
Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.
Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.
Spank Bank Time Machine
Time travel with Trauma Clown who creates a space to mourn and celebrate those who we might have lost. This show raises awareness about NARCAN and offers us a chance to go back for a do-over. This queer fantasia by John Michael will unleash your inner FunMonster. On the mainstage.
Aug. 9 at 10 p.m.
Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.
Aug. 11 and 17 at 5 p.m.
Quintin Jones
Local musician and actor off Broadway brings his particular brand of wit and charm, along with his impressive voice, to Brunch Cabaret. Jones is also part of Uptown Players’ Boys in the Band, so if
lgbt
queer
performer
Actor
stage
show
Love