Last Night

by Rachel Lynett

(This play was commissioned by Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University)

After a shooting at a lesbian bar, as an act of resistance, Mia opens up the bar the next night. Together with bartender Rory, Rory's girlfriend Leslie, and a student named Sara they unpack what it means to queer today, the battles we're still fighting, and where to find joy.

(This play was commissioned by Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University)

After a shooting at a lesbian bar, as an act of resistance, Mia opens up the bar the next night. Together with bartender Rory, Rory's girlfriend Leslie, and a student named Sara they unpack what it means to queer today, the battles we're still fighting, and where to find joy.

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  • Shaun Leisher: Last Night by Rachel Lynett
    “

    "Happiness is an act of resistance."

    I really loved this play and these characters who are just trying to make sense of an awful tragedy.

    "Happiness is an act of resistance."

    I really loved this play and these characters who are just trying to make sense of an awful tragedy.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Last Night by Rachel Lynett
    “

    In the aftermath of violent acts is when a group of people discover what resistance truly is. It's being alive and embracing love. Well done.

    In the aftermath of violent acts is when a group of people discover what resistance truly is. It's being alive and embracing love. Well done.

    ”
  • Melda Beaty: Last Night by Rachel Lynett
    “

    Last Night's language is familiar and organic. Lynett evokes emotions that reach beyond the gay/trans community and touches everyone who cares about people, the sanctity of life, and the blessing in being alive as an act of true resistance!

    Last Night's language is familiar and organic. Lynett evokes emotions that reach beyond the gay/trans community and touches everyone who cares about people, the sanctity of life, and the blessing in being alive as an act of true resistance!

    ”
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RORY, she/her/hers, early 30s, queer, not white, bartender
LESLIE, she/her/hers, late 30s , not white and a different
ethnicity than RORY, patron at the bar, RORY's girlfriend
MIA*, she/her/hers, not white, owner of the bar, early 40s
SARA, she/her/hers, mid-20s, patron of the bar, student
*Mia should be played by a transwoman of color