Coming Up at Actor’s Theatre of Louisville

Actors Theatre of Louisville is celebrating its 50th anniversary as the State Theatre of Kentucky with a fall full of partnerships and collaborations that highlight a broad range of wonderful artists and organizations in the region.

October is Spooky Season and it’s also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Kate Hamill’s Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy leans into both. Running from October 2-20, this production seeks to thrill and to serve its community. Donations will be collected for the Center for Women and Families throughout the run. Audiences can also access a special double feature with Whispers on Whiskey Row, a walking history tour provided by Louisville Food Tours that delves into the dark stories of downtown.

The Louisville Queer community won’t be outdone when it comes to turning lewks for Halloween, and two back-to-back events on Sunday, October 13 will have Actors Theatre of Louisville SNATCHED! Witch Perfect, featuring Ru Paul’s Drag Race personalities Scarlett Envy, Tina Burner, and Alexis Michelle offers drag Hocus Pocus realness. And later that night the After Show Show cabaret hosted by Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays will celebrate local talent and drag celebs alike!

Following close on the heels of Dracula, a special edition of Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam on October 26 will center stories for Domestic Violence Awareness Month through powerful spoken word presented by Rheonna Thornton and hosted by Louisville poetry legend Robin G.

November will bring Redline Performing Arts’ production of The Color Purple to the Pamela Brown Auditorium. Alice Walker’s epic story of resilience continues the conversation around domestic violence with award-winning music and two stacked casts of Louisville talent.

Every performance at Actors Theatre of Louisville features tables in the lobby where audiences can learn more about the community. Organizations (including Kentuckians for the Commonwealth!) provide resources, share information, and meet neighbors as a meaningful way to build bridges with stories. We hope to see you there!

Amelia Acosta Powell

KFTC Member