Queer Artists & Players

QA&P is an all-volunteer, recreational, art and theatre 501(c)(3) nonprofit for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Boston.

Help QA&P Summon The Tempest!

This December, Queer Artists & Players is conjuring a Shakes-Queer reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest — a dazzling mix of high fantasy, camp spectacle, and queer mischief.

We’re raising funds to make the magic happen, and our Acting Auditions & Tech Interest Form is now open!

Upcoming Events

  • Q-Sketch Showcase

    ā­ļø Get silly with us, divas! ā­ļø

    Love SNL but not the midnight bedtime or NYC commute? We’ve got you covered! 🌈 Q-Sketch is a brand-new queer sketch comedy ensemble featuring an all-LGBTQIA+ team of writers, performers, and directors who’ve been cooking up fresh laughs just for you.

    From campy chaos to diva-level punchlines, this afternoon showcase of comedy is packed with sketches that are silly, satirical, and unapologetically queer.

  • Showtune Karaoke

    Hosted by the one and only Patty BourƩe!
    Join Boston’s queer community for a night where every belt, riff, and high kick is celebrated. Whether you’re a seasoned diva, a shower-singer, or just there to wave your Playbill and cheer, this night is for you.

    Expect drag, drama, and a whole lotta Broadway sparkle as we take over Jacques Cabaret for one night only. From Sondheim to Schwartz, Wicked to Whitney (hey, we make our own rules and nothing is impossible), the stage is yours.

The QA&P 2025 Season

Help Us Bring Queer Joy, Bold Dance, and Shakes-Queer Magic to the Stage!

🪩 Qabaret: Dance Revolution

We’re kicking off with a boundary-breaking dance cabaret that’s part party, part performance, and all revolution. This isn’t just a show; it’s a celebration of movement, resilience, and queer joy!

ā³ 48 Hour One-Act Festival

For Pride, artists will come together to write, rehearse, and perform original one-act plays in just 48 hours. It’s a wild, spontaneous, and beautifully chaotic show of community and creativity, featuring fresh queer stories!

ā›ˆļø Shakes-Queer: The Tempest

This December, QA&P is conjuring up a queer fantasia of Shakespeare’s The Tempest; a whirlwind of high fantasy, campy spectacle, and a Dungeons & Dragons–inspired setting that reimagines the island as a queer adventurers’ battleground.

Watch Much Ado About Nothing (2023) on YouTube!