The Great Lesbian Love of Eve Adams

9/14, 9/15, 9/17 and 9/24 at 7:00

9/22 at 9:30

9/23 at 3:00

Description:

The Great Lesbian Love of Eve Adams is the true story of Jewish immigrant Eve Adams, self-proclaimed “Queen of the Third Sex,” in 1920’s New York. Eve fought for queer female space and representation, opening Eve’s Tearoom, a lesbian speakeasy on MacDougal Street, and publishing Lesbian Love, a collection of stories based on interviews with the downtown lesbian community which is now considered one of the first depictions of lesbian life in America. Despite facing rampant discrimination for her sexuality, gender presentation, religion, and political beliefs, Eve continued to stand up for the voices of her community. Although our country had made great strides towards queer equality this past century, The Great Lesbian Love of Eve Adams urges us to continue striving for fair representation, carrying on Eve’s 100-year-old-fight.

Creatives:

Paige Esterly - Writer and Producer
Jenny Lester - Producer, Co-Director
Brittany Martel - Producer, Co-Director
Emily Bubeck - Stage Manager
Kathryn Cunningham as Dialect Coach

Eve - Lily Lester*
Margaret - Morgan Meadows
Viola - Princess Victome*
Danny - Jake Wallack

*this actor is appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. This is an Equity Approved Showcase.

Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, Anti-Semitism

**Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of at least 2 doses of a Covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times.