About the project
Harvey fierstein’s TORCH Song …
. . . is a hilarious and moving play chronicling the life, loves, and dramas of a drag queen in New York City in the 70s and 80s. This poignant commentary on queer survival and family making won a Tony Award for best play in 1982 and resonates with startling force over four decades later. Originally produced and published as Torch Song Triology, a series of three one-act plays, Torch Song was consolidated into a single two-act play in 2018.
In february 2024 …
. . . the Easthampton Theatre Company produced a sold out run of Torch Song that resonated deeply with audiences. A collective of artists involved with that original production has come together to produce a revival of it in summer 2025.
why round 2?
After a brief and sold out initial run that some community members didn’t get to see, the artists involved felt strongly that the project was worth continuing. In light of the political climate and the current administration’s brazen assault on queer and trans rights, stories, and spaces, we feel renewed conviction about telling this story at this time. For the revival, we plan to refresh certain elements of the production in a way that speaks more directly to our current moment. We also plan to involve the local drag community and market the show to a younger and queerer audience than the first production was able to reach. Lastly, we plan to fundraise in order to offer a free ticket option to the public, which will meaningfully increase access.
