xtrasTHE REAL BLACK SWANN July 18 to 27
This is the true story of William Dorsey Swann, former slave who became the Queen of Drag in the late 1800's . She was also first Queer activist on record . She fought against racism and homophobia . As a matter of fact the things that she was fighting against in 1890 were the same things that we are once again fighting against in 2025. Winner of The International Audience Pick Colchester Fringe 2024 . Winner of The Audience Pick Prague Fringe 2023 . Winner of The Fringe Encore producers pick Cincy Fringe 2022 . Winner of The Doric Wilson Award The Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival .
- Les Kurkendaal-Barrett
- Les Kurkendaal-Barrett
- 75 minutes
About Open Space Arts
The QUEER EXPRESSION FILM AND THEATER FEST showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:
- Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
- Staged readings of classic and new plays.
- Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
- In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
- A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.
Learn more about our programs at openspacearts.org.