The Last Queen of San Domino by Chandler Hubbard
In 1930's fascist Italy, homosexuals were illegally deported and marooned in an island
Date & Time
Price
$25
Venue
5612974784
Event Description
The Last Queen of San Domino by Chandler Hubbard
Saturday, April 25, 7pm
A Developmental Workshop Presentation of a New Play
Directed by Michael Leeds
Sponsored by: The Our Fund Foundation
Tickets: $25
In 1930's fascist Italy, homosexuals were illegally deported and marooned in an island prison because, in the words of Mussolini, "in Italy, there are only real men". Instead of despair, they find comfort in each other, in celebration, and, sometimes, putting on a show - even as they are subjected to solitude and physical torment at the hands of their captors. When World War II arrives, however, this exile-turned-community is forced to return to their homeland, scattered, alone, and lost to history.
Winner of the 2024 Fair Play Initiative, a commission and development program for LGBTQ+ plays and stories made possible with support from the Our Fund Foundation, The Last Queen of San Domino received its first public reading at the 2025 festival. This year, Michael Leeds, one of South Florida’s premier directors, joins us to continue the show’s development via a two-week workshop of the play in preparation for a world premiere production. Audiences are invited to join us for this one-night only event featuring a book-in-hand, partially-staged and designed, presentation of a portion of this stunning new play.
