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Cast members of "The Emperor’s New(er) Clothes."

Cast members of "The Emperor’s New(er) Clothes," a selection in the 2025 CapitalQ Theater Festival by StageQ.

StageQ marks Pride Month each summer with the CapitalQ Theater Festival, featuring staged readings of new works by queer playwrights. This year’s fest changes up the format a bit and offers one program featuring plays by Brian Farrey-Latz, Danielle Frimer, Jeffrey James Keyes, John Mabey and Arianna Rose. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

media release: Madison's favorite CapitalQ Theater Festival is back for a 4th time! Join us for our annual Pride Month celebration when StageQ takes over the Drury stage for two weekends to present brand new play readings, 10-minute shorts, and one-act plays by up-and-coming queer playwrights from around the country.

By popular demand, expanded to TWO Weekends! One showcase at each performance, featuring:

The Emperor’s New(er) Clothes - By John Mabey

Directed By - Will French and Emma Fried

“Weaving a new fairytale”​

Secondhand Grace - By Brian Farrey-Latz

Directed By - Avery Taylor

“History is gay, no matter who tries to take away our stories”

marriage is a story we tell and keep telling - By Danielle Frimer

Directed By - Birdie La Barre

“Diversity Win: Queer Weddings can be stressful too!”

Southies - By Jeffrey James Keyes

Directed By - Chelsea Gaspard

"Fabulous gay dinner party ends in intrigue..."

The Dating Pool - By Arianna Rose

Directed By - Jasmine Ridler

“Hope, love, lust & nostalgia”​​

Performance Venue: Drury Stage, Bartell Community Theatre

Single Showcase - 1 hour and 40 minutes - Two weekends to see it