Crystal Galbraith, the playwright of Pride'sRiot, discusses her inspiration for the play and the themes it explores.Pride's Riot follows two queer young people, Ryan and Andy, as they react tothe news of Marsha P. Johnson's death and the impact it has on the queercommunity. Crystal emphasizes the importance of taking action against hatecrimes and the need for justice. She also shares her writing process and thechallenges she faced in capturing the tone and mood of the 90s setting. Crystalhopes that listeners will resonate with the characters' reactions and beinspired to speak up about their own experiences.
About The Play:
"Pride's A Riot" is a story set in1992 that follows the journey of young Andy and Ryan as they navigatewidespread discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. After activist MarshaP. Johnson is found dead, likely murdered, Andy and Ryan organise a protestdemanding justice. When violence erupts, injuring many, they realise moredrastic action is needed. Undaunted, the friends press on, determined to forcesociety to confront the violence and indifference that queer people face daily.Their struggle speaks to the power of marginalised voices rising in righteousanger against injustice, refusing to be silent or invisible any longer.
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