John Bavoso: The Last Temptation of Matthew Shepard

“No one can touch you Matthew Shepard. You are the symbol.” Phillip’s writing is so uniquely layered. This play is at turns deeply disturbing, hauntingly magical, and surprisingly funny. He has found a way to bridge 1998 and today, the result of which is a profound and shocking meditation on revenge, hate, and, ultimately, love. This would be a thrilling challenge to produce for an LGBTQ+ theatre company or festival.

“No one can touch you Matthew Shepard. You are the symbol.” Phillip’s writing is so uniquely layered. This play is at turns deeply disturbing, hauntingly magical, and surprisingly funny. He has found a way to bridge 1998 and today, the result of which is a profound and shocking meditation on revenge, hate, and, ultimately, love. This would be a thrilling challenge to produce for an LGBTQ+ theatre company or festival.