George Smart, a Boston based playwright, enjoys exploring the world as seen from a gay perspective in his writing. Produced 10 minute plays include IDWYT, Bottom And The Big Bad Bat, You Don't?, and It Doesn't. Full length plays include A Dog and His Boys and Charlote's Crossing.
Under A Rainbow Flag by Leo Schwartz, Chicago, IL
Navy Medical Corpsman Jon Philips finds himself in the company of other gay men, both stateside and on the battle field in World War II. As we follow Jon and his friends from 1943 to 1951, we learn of love, joy, and loss in this brand-new musical. Under A Rainbow Flag is based on actual events in the life of Navy corpsman, Jon Philips, resident of Evanston, Illinois, and is the first musical to be named a finalist in this competition.
Leo Schwartz is a multi-award winning composer of Musical Theatre, Film, Concert Music, and Jazz. In 2011, he won a Gold Medal for Film Scoring at the Park City Film Music Festival. His works have been performed Off-Broadway, in Europe, on the radio, and in concert halls across the United States. www.leoschwartz.com
About Pride Films and Plays
Pride Films and Plays, based in Chicago, links an international network of writers with professionals working in film and theater.
PFP fosters excellent writing for the stage and screen that speaks not only to the LGBT community, but is essential viewing for our friends, family, and co-workers.
Using stories with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters or themes, Pride Films and Plays develops human stories that become a cultural bridge to understanding.
Through readings, contests, classes, screenings and full Theater Productions, PFP engages artists and audiences in the full developmental process needed to make great artistic experiences.
For more information visit www.pridefilmsandplays.com.
About Center On Halsted
Center on Halsted is the most comprehensive lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community center in the Midwest, and strives to meet the social, recreational, and cultural needs of people of all ages in a safe and nurturing environment. Every day, more than 1,500 people walk through the doors of this 60,000-square foot building, which includes a gym, theater, computer lab, two art galleries, and a rooftop garden. It offers a variety of social services and public programs, including mental health services, support groups, and free HIV testing seven days a week. www.centeronhalsted.org, 773.472.6469, open 8am - 10pm daily.
Tickets for the Gay Play Weekend are $10, and will be available at Brownpapertickets.com starting February 1.
