Rusty Newton Tennant, the artistic director of Fuse Theatre Ensemble, emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling and art in creating joy from pain. This is exemplified in their production of Assassins, which invites audiences to experience 'Queer Joy'. The article also discusses Damaris Webb's solo show, Precipice, reflecting on the privilege of storytelling and personal experiences shaped by race and safety. Amidst challenges faced by local theater communities, the theme of resilience through shared narratives remains central to the conversation about art's impact.
"If I want you to walk away from this show with anything, it is a sense of that Queer Joy."
"These remarks remind me of how miraculous it is when we can tell our stories, whether it's to people who share our experience..."
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