Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic

written by Monty Rozema

When neurotic first-timer Lois is invited to attend the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic, a highly-mythologized getaway for sapphic kinksters, her friends are determined to stop the guerilla-gumshoe from investigating any potential mysteries… But when another picnicker goes missing on the ski slopes, Lois is the only one fully convinced that things aren’t as they seem. This sexy, spooky, screwball lesbian...

When neurotic first-timer Lois is invited to attend the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic, a highly-mythologized getaway for sapphic kinksters, her friends are determined to stop the guerilla-gumshoe from investigating any potential mysteries… But when another picnicker goes missing on the ski slopes, Lois is the only one fully convinced that things aren’t as they seem. This sexy, spooky, screwball lesbian ensemble comedy would leave even Nancy Drew herself asking “whodunnit?”

Developmental reading @ New Play Cafe in Bellingham, WA, 2026. Fringe production @ Annex Theatre in Seattle, WA, 2026.

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Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic

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  • Coco Justino: Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic written by Monty Rozema
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    A love letter to queerness by way of equal parts campy, wacky hijinx and grounded reflections on what it means to be a part of community. You’ll leave the theatre feeling like part of a new friend group!

    A love letter to queerness by way of equal parts campy, wacky hijinx and grounded reflections on what it means to be a part of community. You’ll leave the theatre feeling like part of a new friend group!

    ”
  • Marcus Gorman: Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic written by Monty Rozema
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    A wild, delightfully queer ride with nonstop, fully excellent one-liners, a treasure trove of lived-in, larger-than-life characters, and a mystery that touches the heart as much as it does the mind.

    A wild, delightfully queer ride with nonstop, fully excellent one-liners, a treasure trove of lived-in, larger-than-life characters, and a mystery that touches the heart as much as it does the mind.

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Character Information

SONYA does not speak and is only seen in full snow gear. Should be doubled with CANDY.
  • Lois
    she/her. Green to the Snowpicnic scene. A detective girl through and through, Lois tends to feel isolated in her experiences – she has a deep desire to investigate life’s mysteries, and has a hard time leaving stones unturned.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Female,
    Masc
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Kate
    she/her. The shuttle driver for the ski lodge where the Snowpicnic is held, but also an attendee. Looking for a genuine good time without too many straight answers. Kate lives with both feet planted obstinately where they’ve always been, but she is secretly attracted to novelty, challenges, and hard-to-crack cases.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Female,
    Masc,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Skye
    she/her. Lois’s childhood best friend. Skye keeps the world spinning for her scattered buddies. She really wants to help Lois get out of her head and into the world, but is she even capable of doing that herself?
    20s-30s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • J.P.
    they/them. Lois and Skye’s close friend. Expressive, quick-witted, a little out-of-control sometimes. Party animal of the crew, J.P. is always trying to escape something, be it responsibility, or just that nauseous buzzing in your head when there’s nothing to distract you from yourself.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Ricki
    they/them. Formerly “Erica,” Ricki is exploring their gender presentation. They used to date J.P., and it didn’t end fabulously. They haven’t seen each other since the last picnic. A bit of a playboy, Ricki may seem no-strings-attached, but is actually a ball of fraying nerves.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Rhonda
    she/her. She does most things with extreme unnecessary gravitas. High femme in the classical sense. Rhonda is a sleek badass cougar who has taken it upon herself to uphold the creed and mission of the Snowpicnic, all while graciously guiding younger gays. Who is this Diva!
    40s-50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Leslie
    he/they. Rhonda’s ex-spouse. Middle-aged boydyke, stoic and devoted (think butler-on-a-rhinestone-leash). Please cast a [butch, non-binary masc, or transmasculine] actor.
    40s-50s
    Any
    Transmasculine
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Candy
    she/her. Loves drugs, games, and fortune-telling. A rave girl on top of the world, Candy has the best handle on her problems of anyone in this play, but the worst coping mechanisms. Who knew this crazy queen would end up being such a ride-or-die?
    20s-30s
    Any
    Femme,
    Female,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman

Development History

Production History

  • Fringe, Annex Theatre, 2026