Abraham Lincoln's Big, Gay Dance Party

Tickets for IU students and Bloomington locals to see Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party are first-come, first-serve at the door (unless you are coming in from out of town, if that’s the case e-mail biggayabe@gmail.com to reserve your seat)! Don’t forget, it’s all free! Doors open 30 minutes before each show.

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Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it.

— Abraham Lincoln

Friday, October 21

4.30p Academic panel titled “Queer History in ‘Real America’; Subjugated Knowledges in 21st Century Education” (John Waldron Auditorium)

5.30p Len Prince artist’s talk (IU, Jordan Hall 124) followed by a gallery opening of his work in the Kinsey Institute from 6.30-8.30p

8.00p ALBGDP opens (John Waldron Auditorium)

Saturday, October 22

Noon Forum Theatre Session (Rachael’s Cafe) — This is an exploration of individual and communal oppressions through the Theatre of the Oppressed

2.00p Rachel Mattson presents: “Teaching Queer Histories: A Workshop for K-12 Educators” (IU Theatre Building)

8.00p ALBGDP (John Waldron Auditorium)

11.00p A Big, Gay Dance Party (Rachael’s Cafe)

Sunday, October 23

11.00a Talkback with Cast and Creative Team (Brunch, location TBA)

2.00p ALBGDP (John Waldron Auditorium)

October 17-23

Daily, Noon-5.00p Pop-Up Museum of Queer History, featuring art exhibits from around the nation, the Kinsey Institute, artists from Indiana, a timeline of local Queer history and other pieces. (IU GLBTSSS Center)

The cast and crew of the Indiana University Players’ production of Aaron Loeb’s Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party is excited to announce the show’s collegiate premiere this October 21 at 8.00pm in Bloomington’s John Waldron Auditorium with subsequent performances the 22 at 8.00pm and the 23 at 2.00pm. This production will feature an ensemble cast of Lincolns satirically navigating America’s socio-political discourse alongside live, original music in a performance which will be encompassed by a weekend full of queer history-related events.

Bloomington will be invigorated this October 21-23 with: performances of Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party, a Forum Theatre Session, an academic panel on queer history in “real America”, an exhibition of the Pop-Up Museum of Queer History, an educational workshop, a big, gay dance party, and more.

Get ready to uncover fascinating history that has long been hidden.

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Auditions for Indiana University Player’s exciting production of Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party, by Aaron Loeb, will be held September 5 from 7–11p. The production is being directed by Stephen Hammoor, choreographed by Britta Schlict and runs October 21-23. Interested individuals should bring a headshot, resume and wear movement clothes for ensemble auditions in groups of 16-20. Callbacks will be September 6 from 7-11p and will consist of another ensemble based audition. Both auditions will be grounded in physical work, improvisation, and a choreography piece which will be taught during the audition. Sign-ups will be posted for 55 minute slots on the IU Theatre’s Callboard. Work will begin September 7 at 7.00p.

Questions? E-mail biggayabe@gmail.com

Bloomington, Indiana | 1 June 2011

The Indiana University Players are excited to kick off their next season with the new timely comedy, “Abraham Lincoln’s Big, Gay Dance Party,” written by Aaron Loeb. The production will make its Bloomington premiere on October 21 in the John Waldron Arts Auditorium. ALBGDP opened in December of 2008 to rave reviews at the San Francisco Playouse and an original, undergrad production will be sweeping IU’s campus this fall. The play offers three different perspectives of a trial in rural Menard County Illinois where a school teacher is being prosecuted for having her class perform, as a Christmas pageant, some of the quietly ignored moments in American history. This production offers an outrageous comedy: influenced by vaudeville, infused with original, live music from a jug band, and informed by scholarly discussion. This production features a production team and cast of talented and creative undergrad students at IU and is opening the doors to discussion of gay history for all ages, even in the Midwest. Keep following us right here for more information as the production gets underway and the national yelling match over equal rights continues to heat up.

For more information, e-mail biggayabe@gmail.com.