In The Closet

by Siegmund Fuchs

The show takes place inside a large metaphorical closet. Three gay men, each struggling with their own reasons for retreating back into the closet, are soon joined by JOHN, who runs into the closet just after his first gay sexual encounter. The four men explore the varied reasons one might re-closet oneself in this cross-generational look at going back into the closet.

The show takes place inside a large metaphorical closet. Three gay men, each struggling with their own reasons for retreating back into the closet, are soon joined by JOHN, who runs into the closet just after his first gay sexual encounter. The four men explore the varied reasons one might re-closet oneself in this cross-generational look at going back into the closet.

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In The Closet

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  • Jonathon Benjamin: In The Closet by Siegmund Fuchs
    “

    Such a powerful look at "the closet." Every gay man or woman knows this struggle or will at some point. It's the reasons we all have or will struggle with. A very welcome piece of theatre that isn't afraid to be gay.

    Such a powerful look at "the closet." Every gay man or woman knows this struggle or will at some point. It's the reasons we all have or will struggle with. A very welcome piece of theatre that isn't afraid to be gay.

    ”
  • John Bavoso: In The Closet by Siegmund Fuchs
    “

    IN THE CLOSET puts a theatrical spin on the idea that coming out of the closet isn’t a singular event for member of the LGBTQ+ community—it's something we have to do over and over again at different points in our life. Fuchs' take on the metaphorical closet as a “warm, lovely place that’s safe and feels like home” is unique and strangely comforting. With opportunities for four versatile actors to shine, IN THE CLOSET would make a great addition to a queer festival or perfect pick for Pride Month.

    IN THE CLOSET puts a theatrical spin on the idea that coming out of the closet isn’t a singular event for member of the LGBTQ+ community—it's something we have to do over and over again at different points in our life. Fuchs' take on the metaphorical closet as a “warm, lovely place that’s safe and feels like home” is unique and strangely comforting. With opportunities for four versatile actors to shine, IN THE CLOSET would make a great addition to a queer festival or perfect pick for Pride Month.

    ”

Character Information

  • Old Man
    65-70
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Middle-Aged Man
    45-50
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Young Man
    25-30
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • John
    18
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Baltimore Playwright's Festival, 2016
  • Workshop, The Historic Elitch Theater, 2016
  • Workshop, Baltimore Playwright's Festival, 2016
  • Reading, The Historic Elitch Theater, 2015
  • Reading, Playwright's Round Table, 2015

Production History

  • Professional, Theatre Row on 42nd Street, New York City, NY, 2019
  • Professional, Third Wall Productions, Baltimore, MD, 2019
  • Professional, The Rainbow Theatre Project, Washington, DC,, 2018
  • Professional, Convergence-Continuum, Cleveland, OH,, 2017

Awards

  • Carol Weinberg Best Play
    Baltimore Playwright's Festival
    Winner
    2016
  • New Works Festival
    The Historic Elitch Theater Competition
    Winner
    2016
  • Premier Series
    Playwright's Round Table
    Finalist
    2016
  • 4th Annual New Play Contest
    The Ohio State University - Newark
    Honorable Mention
    2015
  • FutureFest
    The Dayton Playhouse
    Semi-Finalist
    2016
  • The Stanley Drama Award
    Wagner College
    Semi-Finalist
    2015
  • Finalist
    The Giant Cherry LGBT Playwright's Competition
    2015