The Theater Offensive

Arts & Culture · Boston, MA

5 (4 · Yelp ) · · LGBTQ-owned

About

The Theater Offensive isn't your typical theater company. It's been producing queer theater in Boston since 1986, making it a fixture of the city's LGBTQ arts scene. As the resident company at Boston Center for the Arts in the South End, it presents stage productions, a Queer Theater Festival every October, and street theater. It also runs a youth program. This is a space where queer stories take center stage, not just during Pride month.

The BCA venue is intimate, so you're close to the action. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 5pm, but shows typically run evenings. Check their lineup early: the Queer Theater Festival often sells out. If you're planning a date, it's a thoughtful alternative to a bar. Nearby, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is worth a visit for its queer-friendly exhibitions.

Features

  • Queer Theater Festival each October
  • Youth performance program offered
  • Intimate venue at Boston Center for the Arts

Practical

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What people say

Rated from 4 reviews. 16 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp

From the community

“Great GLBT Theatre”

Wonderful live theater for the LGBTQ community, including a Queer Theater Festival in October, street performances, a youth program, and special events. Be sure to visit this special venue.

A visitor · Over a year ago

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of shows does The Theater Offensive put on? +

It produces LGBT-themed stage productions, hosts an annual Queer Theater Festival, and presents street theater.

Where is The Theater Offensive located? +

It performs at the Boston Center for the Arts in the South End neighborhood, near Clarendon Street.

Is The Theater Offensive LGBTQ+-owned? +

Yes, it is LGBTQ+-owned.

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