Courtney Berringers would like to welcome you to her wake! But—make no mistake—this ain’t your grandma’s funeral. From African Gods and Goddesses to Judy Garland and Whitney Houston, AT THE WAKE OF A DEAD DRAG QUEEN uses legends, icons, camp and drama to tell the story of a pair of drag queens living (and dying) in rural Georgia in 2004. Terry Guest’s whirlwind play explores identity and illness while unapologetically celebrating Black, queer life with all of its sorrows and joys. Come party at the wake—bring your own heels!
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen at Next Act Theatre Schedule
Wednesday, April 21 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Thursday, April 22 – 7:30 p.m. – Preview
Friday, April 23 – 7:30 p.m. – Opening
Saturday, April 24 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 25 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Wednesday, April 28 – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 28 – 7:30 p.m. – Open Captioned
Thursday, April 29 – 7:30 p.m. – Post-Show Talkback
Friday, April 30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 1 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 2 – 2:00 p.m. – Pre-Show Personal Preview; Post-Show Talkback
Monday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m. – Pay What You Can
Wednesday, May 5 – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 – 7:30 p.m. – American Sign Language Interpreted; Post-Show Talkback
Friday, May 7 – 7:30 p.m. – Pre-Show Touch Tour; Audio Described
Saturday, May 8 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 – 2:00 p.m.