Pansy

A Staged Reading Presentation. The early 20th century was an extraordinarily hostile time for queer people, but an underground cabaret movement known as "the Pansy Craze" gave voice to courageous performers like Gene Malin, Karyl Norman, and Bruz Fletcher. Inspired by these crusaders and their incredible artistry, Pansy imagines one such cabaret singer holding court for an audience of Hollywood stars as America enters World War II. A celebration of queer artistry, creativity, and resilience, Pansy is a story about singing out when the world demands your silence.