A World Premiere Trilogy of One-Act Plays Exploring Trans Desire | 2 WEEKENDS ONLY!
TRANS LINEAGE
Instructions for Desire
Written by NOVA CYPRESS BLACK, Eka Savajol, and Astrid Solace
Directed by Nico Pang
Produced by Petey Gibson
A Co-Production with Outside In Theatre
Celebration Theatre’s much-loved Trans Lineage program in their 5th season joins forces with Outside In for the World Premiere of Instructions for Desire:
How to Change a Tire by Astrid Solace: Under the heat of the oppressive Nevada desert sun, two transsexuals test the limits of their relationship, while navigating the fallout of a bank heist, alongside an unlikely ally.
Everywhere A Clinic by Eka Savajol: Three friends unravel their relationships to testosterone, the healthcare industry, and each other, recounting their stories of medical transition in 2006, 2014, and 2026 as they move through a maze of memory.
THROAT GOAT by NOVA CYPRESS BLACK: Inside the body of a Black transmasc person having sex for the first time since top surgery, four body parts must negotiate what it takes to ask for what you really desire.
Starring Imani Alis*, E. M. Davis*, Elisawon Etidorhpa*, Kah Mendoza*, and Theo Tiedemann*.
Our trilogy runs 90 minutes, no intermission. All shows will include Supertitles for accessibility.
Celebration Theatre's Trans Lineage program is an annual commitment to developing new stories for the stage that illuminate transgender and gender-expansive narratives across time and cultures. This year’s theme explores trans desire as a physical and emotional force that moves us, shapes us, and connects us. What do you reach for, and what does it take to get there?
Performance Information
Schedule
Saturday, Dec 5th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain. Opening Night Reception
Sunday, Dec 6th | 2:45 pm Door, 3 pm Curtain
Monday, Dec 7th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain
Tuesday, Dec 8th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain
Saturday, Dec 12th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain
Sunday, Dec 13th | 2:45 pm Door, 3 pm Curtain
Monday, Dec 14th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain
Tuesday, Dec 15th | 7:45 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain
Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission.
Suitability Suggestions
Recommended for ages 16+. Contains explicit sexual language and themes, discussion of medical transition, and depictions of violence.
Location
Outside In Theatre
5317 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Parking
Street parking, please be aware of any restrictions.
Health & Safety
Masking is encouraged for community care.
All sales are final.
Late seating is at the discretion of staff.
* Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Celebration Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Trans Lineage: Rites of Passage is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
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