The Golden Ass

by Bug Johnson

A new, queer take The Golden Ass. Psyche (transfemme), the mortal goddess of serious looks, has caught the eye of Venus—diva—who is not here for the competition. So Venus sends her son, Eros (transmasc), the god of Desire, to curse Psyche into falling for a beast... and, well, dying. But Eros is hiding a few beastly secrets of his own.

A new, queer take The Golden Ass. Psyche (transfemme), the mortal goddess of serious looks, has caught the eye of Venus—diva—who is not here for the competition. So Venus sends her son, Eros (transmasc), the god of Desire, to curse Psyche into falling for a beast... and, well, dying. But Eros is hiding a few beastly secrets of his own.

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The Golden Ass

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  • Kara Emily Krantz: The Golden Ass by Bug Johnson
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    The Golden Ass is a bold, campy reimagining of classical mythology that embraces theatrical spectacle, queer storytelling, and irreverent humor. Audiences who enjoy heightened theatricality, pop-infused mythology, and playful explorations of desire, identity, and transformation may find much to enjoy in this imaginative and unapologetically unique work.

    The Golden Ass is a bold, campy reimagining of classical mythology that embraces theatrical spectacle, queer storytelling, and irreverent humor. Audiences who enjoy heightened theatricality, pop-infused mythology, and playful explorations of desire, identity, and transformation may find much to enjoy in this imaginative and unapologetically unique work.

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Eros - Transmasc. God of passion. The heart.
Psyche - Transfemme. The fairest of them all. The soul.
Venus - Eros’ mom. Goddess of victory. The ego.
Pollux & Cassie: The Gemini Twins. The Mind.
Lucius - Venus’ pet & the oracle of Apollo. The wound

Development History

  • Workshop, Actor's Studio NYC, 2024
  • Workshop, Primary Stages, ESPA, 2024
  • Workshop, The Playground Experiment, 2022