CapitalQ Theatre Festival 2025

Written and Directed by Various Artists

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!

Performance Venue: Drury Stage, Bartell Community Theatre

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

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

Directed By – Will French and Emma Fried

“Weaving a new fairytale”

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Secondhand Grace – By Brian Farrey-Latz

Directed By – Avery Taylor

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

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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!”

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Southies – By Jeffrey James Keyes

Directed By – Chelsea Gaspard

“Fabulous gay dinner party ends in intrigue…”

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The Dating Pool – By Arianna Rose

Directed By – Jasmine Ridler

“Hope, love, lust & nostalgia”

Performed on the Drury Stage

StageQ Sliding Scale Ticket Prices

• Accessible: $20
• Suggested: $25
• Superstar: $45
• Legend: $60*

*All Legend Level patrons will be automatically added to the Friends of StageQ roster for this current season and receive all the benefits of at the Friend level.