(18+) Dress to the nines, and dance till 9! Join us underground in the Hippodrome Basement with Kelly T. Kelly, Emma Gration, and Kehlani T. Kelly. DJ Mellow will keep the records spinning while you wet your whistle at the bar or grab some grub, catered by Home Sweet Kitchen Cafe!
Why Tea Dance?
Inspired by the courage of underground gay tea dances in the 50s and 60s, our Sunday fund-day helps create safe spaces today for LGBTQIA+ youth in Gainesville. Invest in building a legacy of inclusion; cementing Gainesville’s spirit of PRIDE!
Tuesday, June 30
Sing in costume. Save teen lives!
A FREE family-friendly, costumed, show-tune karaoke night in support of Theatre Connect + PCCNCF’s Teen Troupe: a theatre and mental health group for LGBTQIA+ youth. Invest in keeping our youth thriving through theatre!
for lgbtqia+ teens 12-17
TEEN TROUPE
Theatre Connect's Teen Troupe offers a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQIA+ teens and their allies, ages 12 to 17. We provide a safe space after school for teens to express themselves freely without fear or judgment by teaming up theatre professionals with mental health professionals. Become a member or sponsor today!
Save the Date: Showcase, June 9, at Heartwood
& their allies
WHAT IS TEEN TROUPE?
Creativity
At Theatre Connect, we teach all our students the rules of improv around a framework of “yes, and!” We also help them produce original stories and classic tales with themes that matter to them!
Connection
We bring in local LGBTQIA-identifying and affirming mental health professionals as stage counselors to ensure a caring environment. As an ensemble, we foster connection and friendship.
Celebration
Our partners at Heartwood Soundstage, Curia on the Drag, the Hippodrome Theatre, and the local theatre community celebrate our teens’ talents by hosting our events and performances!
Grow your creative confidence
Creative activities offer joy, growth, and connection at any stage in life. Our Teen, Young Adult, and Community Troupes help build social skills, adaptability, and resilience.
Build your creative community
Our inclusive program provides a supportive space for the entire queer community, fostering collaboration and friendships that flourish through authenticity and expression.
