In the Stacks: QUEEN-tet Project

Description

This one-of-a-kind performance features award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot and District5, a local wind quintet with a decade-long commitment to championing new works.

Drawing inspiration from the library's collections of banned books and queer histories—on display for one night only—The Queen-tet Project: A Symphonic Drag Story Hour will be centered around a new work, "Gorgeously, You." by Maryland-based composer Christen Taylor Holmes. A whimsical depiction of 21st-century life advice from a drag queen's perspective, the new work will be performed alongside Carrie Jacobs-Bond's rarely heard "Half Minute Songs."

While this performance is aimed at adults, all ages are welcome. Come enjoy a fabulous evening of storytelling, music, and drag in one of the world's most beautiful libraries.

Registration Information

Capacity is limited. Up to two tickets per person may be reserved prior to the program.

Registration is confirmed by email. Please cancel your registration if your plans change so that others may register.

If the program is sold out, walk-ins will be able to join a standby list on a first-come-first-served basis.

Unclaimed tickets (regardless of registration) will be released to standby 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Preregistered guests should arrive early to secure their seats. 

Most standby patrons are able to be accommodated. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email inthestacks@jhu.edu with as much advance notice as possible.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Eastman's Institute for Music Leadership's funds from the Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research.