CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL
The Criminal Queerness Festival
Global stories for global impact.

Bringing together renowned queer playwrights from around the world, National Queer Theater and Dixon Place are providing a platform for artists facing censorship, shining a light on critical stories from across the globe. In order to build a truly global queer community, these writers are inspiring activism and shaping our culture towards the equitable treatment of LGBTQ people around the world. A Mayor’s Grant for Cultural Impact awardee, the festival is proud to partner with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for community engagement and outreach. Don’t miss The New York Times and The Advocate recommended theatrical event of the Pride season!



"Don't skip" - New York Times
"Not to be missed" - Instinct Magazine
"One of six ways to resist at WorldPride" - The Advocate
"Can't miss...The National Queer Theater is giving a censorship-free voice to four international playwrights whose stories of love, oppression, and injustice shed light on the paucity of civil rights progress made in other parts of the world."
- Thrillist
"Brilliant...The work itself will charm the socks off you. Another resounding success by National Queer Theater." - Hi! Drama
2019 Production Team
Producer: Adam Odsess-Rubin
Stage Manager: Jiawen Hu
Scenic/Props Design: Riw Rakkulchon
Sound Designer: Chris Darbassie
Lighting Designer: Leslie Gray
Costume Designer: Jules Peiperl
Production Manager: Brian Cummins
Assistant Stage Manager: Jess Orense
Assistant Stage Manager: Marcos Ospina
Dramaturg: Linnea Valdivia
Box Office Manager: Ben Jones
Photographer: Sean Velasco-Dodge
Press Representative: Stuart Richardson
Volunteer Coordinator: Amy Ackerman
Production Assistant: Joshua Bouchard
Administrative Intern: Evan Greene