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!

Acting Audition & Tech Interest Form

Summon The Tempest (Donate Here!)

Upcoming Events

Showtune Karaoke

Hosted by the one and only Patty Bourée!
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.

Tickets

BYO-Crafts Night

Something wicked this way crafts!
Join Boston’s queer community for a haunting evening of glitter, ghouls, and brews.
Scissors up and knitting needles out, it’s time to join the craft horde at Democracy Brewing on October 21st!

Free RSVP

The QA&P 2025 Season

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

DONATE TO QUEER JOY!

🪩 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!

⏳ 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!

⛈️ 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.

Summon The Tempest (Donate)

Acting Auditions & Tech Interest Form