The book features three plays—How The Moon Would Talk, Landlines, and 30 Million—developed through Keen Teens 2016, an innovative educational theater initiative. This program, led by the acclaimed Keen Company, aims to enhance the quality of high school plays by commissioning scripts from esteemed playwrights. It also provides students the chance to collaborate with professional artists in an Off Broadway environment, enriching their theatrical experience and skills.
When Wes, a young fashion designer from 2017, buys an abandoned building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, he finds himself transported to the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant seventies gay bar. As this forgotten community comes to life, Wes embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-exploration that spans two generations of queer history. This smash Off Broadway hit features a gritty, glam rock score and a tight-knit ensemble of unforgettable characters. The View UpStairs asks what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide all of us through an uncertain future.