History
What were the Stonewall Riots?
People protesting a police raid on the Stonewall Inn
Who performs "A 24-Decade history of music"
Taylor Mac
The name of the New York location, that is known for being the origin of off-off Broadway?
Cafe Cino
How many people are stated to be in the LGBTQ+ community?
25.6 million people
Whats the name of the cabaret in the play?
La Cage Aux Folles
What advocacy group named was formed in response to the AIDS epidemic?
ACT UP
What LGBTQ+ event inspired the play, "The normal Heart?"
The AIDS crisis
What change in LGBTQ+ theatre occured in response to the AIDS crisis?
Theatre as a vessel for political activism
Why do Albin and Georges need to 'act straight?'
Their son is engaged to Anne who has conservative parents
What was the Lavender Scare?
The federal government investigated and fired any LGBTQ+ employee/military personnel during Cold War
Name another play by Harvey Fierstein other than
La Cage Aux Folles
Torch song trilogy (Casa Valentina, Kinky Boots, Bella Bella etc.)
What themes was queerness represented by in the time of censorship?
Insinuation, tragedy, secrecy, or punishment
What city does La Cage Aux Folles take place in
What was the Defense of Marriage Act replaced with?
Respect for Marriage Act
What's the name of the 1927 play, written by Mae West, represented gay men and drag culture, while it was still illegal to do so?
"The Drag"
What is the name of the entertainment law that restricted queer film representation?
The Production Code
This percentage of LGBTQ+ students are not able to complete high school
11.6%
Which playwright adapted La Cage Aux Folles to brodway
Harvey Firestein
What case happened in 2020?
The Bostock v. Clayton Case that helped LGBTQ+employees from discrimination
What is the name of the landmark off Broadway play, that aired just before Stonewall?
The Boys in the Band
In what ways have modern conflicts created new challenges for LGBTQ+ theatre?
Political pressure of the arts and renewed censorship
$900, 90%
Who played the leading couple in the film "The Birdcadge"
Robin Williams and Nathan Lane