Four Iconic Figures Four Compelling Plays
Matthew Shepard, Divine, Harvey Milk, Truman Capote
Enhance your community's pride with live LGBTQ+ theatre
About Pride Plays
A Bold New Feature for Your 2026 and 2027 Pride Celebrations
What happens when history is pushed into the shadows?
We put it center stage.
Pride Plays is a powerful theatrical initiative designed specifically for Pride celebrations—an unforgettable live performance experience that brings to life the stories of iconic LGBTQ+ figures whose voices shaped culture, courage, and change.
Through a series of compelling, emotionally resonant short plays or staged readings, Pride Plays illuminates the lives and legacies of:
- Matthew Shepard – a story of humanity, loss, and the enduring call for compassion
- Harvey Milk – the fearless voice of hope and political courage
- Divine – a celebration of unapologetic identity and boundary-breaking artistry
- Truman Capote – a complex literary figure navigating fame, identity, and truth
Each performance is crafted to engage, move, and inspire—blending storytelling, history, and theatrical immediacy into an experience that resonates deeply with contemporary audiences.
At a time when LGBTQ+ history is increasingly challenged, restricted, or erased, Pride Plays stands as an act of cultural preservation—and defiance.
These are not just stories of the past.
They are reminders of who we are.
And declarations of who we refuse to stop being.
By placing these voices front and center during Pride, your celebration becomes more than an event ... it becomes a living, breathing testament to resilience, identity, and truth.
Why Pride Plays and Why Now: Flexible, Powerful and Community Driven
Pride Plays is designed to seamlessly integrate into any Pride celebration:
- Staged readings or fully produced performances
- Indoor or outdoor venues
- Scalable casts and production needs
- Talkbacks and community discussions following performances
Whether presented as a single feature event or a series across Pride weekend, Pride Plays offers a meaningful, artistic centerpiece that elevates programming and deepens audience engagement.
Unlimited One-Year Production Licenses
Bring four of powerful, impact, and talked-about plays about iconic LGBTQ+ historical figures to your stage with a special reduced licensing opportunity designed for flexibility and to accommodate any budget.
An Echoing Spring: A Story of Matthew Shepard, I’m Harvey Milk, Divinely, Alone: A Picnic with Divine, and The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote are each available for individual production licensing—or together as a value-driven package that grants unlimited use for one full year at a single low fee.
This unique offering allows theatres, festivals, and producing organizations to stage one or all four works as often as desired, making it ideal for repertory programming, touring, or extended runs. Together, these plays form a compelling, cohesive body of work that celebrates identity, history, and humanity—providing an accessible, high-impact way to bring bold, meaningful theatre to your audience all year long, the including during Pride.
An Echoing Spring: A Story of Matthew Shepard
$250.00
An Echoing Spring is an intimate and deeply human exploration of love, loss, and remembrance, centering on the relationship between Matthew Shepard and his mother, Judy Shepard. Rather than recounting events in a traditional narrative, the play unfolds as a quiet, emotional conversation that transcends time, allowing a son and mother to connect beyond tragedy. Through poetic language and restrained staging, the work invites audiences to reflect on compassion, resilience, and the enduring power of memory. It is less about the violence that ended a life and more about the love that continues to echo—an experience that leaves audiences contemplative, moved, and forever changed.
I’m Harvey Milk
$250.00
I’m Harvey Milk is a bold, engaging, and often unexpectedly warm portrait of one of America’s most important civil rights pioneers. Through a dynamic solo performance, the play brings Harvey Milk to life—not as a distant historical figure, but as a witty, determined, and deeply human individual navigating both personal struggles and political triumphs. Blending humor, urgency, and inspiration, the piece captures the spirit of a movement while reminding audiences of the power of visibility, courage, and community. It resonates strongly in today’s climate, underscoring that the fight for equality is both ongoing and essential.
Divinely, Alone: A Picnic with Divine
$250.00
Divinely, Alone is a dazzling, provocative, and surprisingly poignant encounter with the legendary drag icon Divine. Set against the whimsical backdrop of a picnic, the play invites audiences into an intimate, larger-than-life monologue that blends outrageous humor with moments of vulnerability and reflection. Beneath the glamour, irreverence, and bold theatricality lies a thoughtful meditation on identity, fame, and the cost of living authentically in a world that often resists difference. The result is a vibrant, unapologetic celebration of individuality that is as entertaining as it is emotionally resonant.
The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote
$250.00
The Wind Is Us offers a haunting and introspective look into the final chapter of Truman Capote’s life, examining the emotional and psychological toll of fame, ambition, and artistic creation. Set within a moody, almost dreamlike landscape, the play captures Capote in reflection—grappling with regret, legacy, and the ghosts of relationships fractured by success. With a tone that is both melancholic and sharply observant, the work explores the delicate balance between brilliance and self-destruction. It is a richly atmospheric piece that lingers with audiences, inviting them to consider the cost of genius and the quiet solitude that can accompany it.
All Four Plays
$750.00
Secure all four of these powerful, audience-engaging works with a single, affordable package that grants unlimited one-year licensing rights—an ideal solution for theatres, festivals, and community organizations looking to program bold, meaningful content without budget strain. This comprehensive license allows you to produce An Echoing Spring, I’m Harvey Milk, Divinely, Alone, and The Wind Is Us as often as you wish within a full year, offering unparalleled flexibility in scheduling, touring, or rotating repertory. By bundling these acclaimed plays together at one low cost, you not only maximize value but also gain access to a cohesive collection of stories that celebrate identity, history, and humanity—empowering your organization to create a full season of impactful theatre with ease.