Shows At The Whitefire Theatre

Solofest 2022

QUEER: DRAG, DRUGS AND A TICK TOCK CLOCK.

jair bula · Ages 15+ · 1hr
Sometimes being yourself is act of courage and rebellion. In this tale of self-discovery and healing; drag, drugs and a tick tock clock lead me to unearth deep truths, opening the doorway for my authentic self to rise boldly and unapologetically.
Sometimes being yourself is act of courage and rebellion. In this tale of self-discovery and healing; drag, drugs and a tick tock clock lead me to unearth deep truths, opening the doorway for my authentic self to rise boldly and unapologetically.

"MADE IN PUERTO RICO"

lexemeli entertainment inc. · Ages 7+ · 90 mins
A show about family, music, and cultural identity. It's a celebration of diversity and a bold commentary on Spanglish culture. Written and performed by Elizardi Castro, a former criminal lawyer turned comedian.
A show about family, music, and cultural identity. It's a celebration of diversity and a bold commentary on Spanglish culture. Written and performed by Elizardi Castro, a former criminal lawyer turned comedian.

#RIPJONATHANXAVIER

neighbors media · Ages 14+ · 75 mins
When a young Black college student is killed by police on his university, it is all anyone is talking about, but is anything productive being done? From the creator of VERSATILE the five time award winning solo artist Kevin Neighbors.
When a young Black college student is killed by police on his university, it is all anyone is talking about, but is anything productive being done? From the creator of VERSATILE the five time award winning solo artist Kevin Neighbors.

BEING RICHARD GREENE

only jassem · Ages 10+ · 1hr
Its 1949. I’m 3. Am I a She or a He? Will I ever have a penis? I yearn to be a real boy. The world sees different. I hide in the open. Hair on my chest and a girl on my arm, I would be ecstatic Thank goodness I’m a great tap dancer! Funny too. DON'T MISS IT!
Its 1949. I’m 3. Am I a She or a He? Will I ever have a penis? I yearn to be a real boy. The world sees different. I hide in the open. Hair on my chest and a girl on my arm, I would be ecstatic Thank goodness I’m a great tap dancer! Funny too. DON'T MISS IT!

BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY

the whitefire theatre · Ages 15+ · 90 mins
With timeless hits like “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Embraceable You” and the devastating “Strange Fruit,” delivered with one of the most distinctive voices in the history of music, Billie Holiday has had an incalculable influence on popular music.
With timeless hits like “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “Embraceable You” and the devastating “Strange Fruit,” delivered with one of the most distinctive voices in the history of music, Billie Holiday has had an incalculable influence on popular music.

DATING IN L.A. WITH NO NIPPLES

lisa kate david · Ages 18+ · 100 mins
After giving birth to her daughter, Lisa found out her husband was leading a dark double life & was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is Lisa's journey of how she secretly helped prosecute him and got her life back one date at a time.
After giving birth to her daughter, Lisa found out her husband was leading a dark double life & was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is Lisa's journey of how she secretly helped prosecute him and got her life back one date at a time.

DEAR JEFF: A MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT SUICIDE AND ABUSE

n/a · Ages 12+ · 55 mins
A one-woman musical with original songs written and performed by Callie Ott. Based on her true story, Callie was in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Jeff. But if she ever broke up with him, he would threaten to kill himself. Finally, she did… and he did.
A one-woman musical with original songs written and performed by Callie Ott. Based on her true story, Callie was in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Jeff. But if she ever broke up with him, he would threaten to kill himself. Finally, she did… and he did.

DECONSTRUCTING HOLLY: A BENEFIT FUNDRAISING EVENT

n/a · Ages 16+ · 90 mins
A special benefit fundraiser performance of the award-winning solo show, "Deconstructing Holly," with 100% of the proceeds going to fund research for early ovarian cancer detection. To be followed by a discussion/talk back with Holly and one of the leading oncologists in this field.
A special benefit fundraiser performance of the award-winning solo show, "Deconstructing Holly," with 100% of the proceeds going to fund research for early ovarian cancer detection. To be followed by a discussion/talk back with Holly and one of the leading oncologists in this field.

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD

embrace your cape inc. · Ages 16+ · 1hr
On this life-changing journey, Amanda Casarella takes the audience one brick at a time from the bottom of her dark spiral to finally defying gravity. Witness this brave young girl free herself from fear, overcome the walls that have held her back, and become the extraordinary woman she was always m
On this life-changing journey, Amanda Casarella takes the audience one brick at a time from the bottom of her dark spiral to finally defying gravity. Witness this brave young girl free herself from fear, overcome the walls that have held her back, and become the extraordinary woman she was always m

HIJA DE TU MADRE

lettycastillo productions · Ages 15+ · 1hr
Two generations of Dominican women overcome adversity and each other in the pursuit of acceptance.
Two generations of Dominican women overcome adversity and each other in the pursuit of acceptance.