Say Gay!
Theatre Festival
Coming Soon | Broward County
Some may try to silence us — but art will always speak louder.
The Say Gay! Theatre Festival, presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory, is a bold new celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity, resilience, and truth-telling.
Over four days, South Florida’s LGBTQ+ artists and allies come together for short plays, youth theatre, drag performances, and visual art that challenge erasure and amplify queer joy.
This festival is more than entertainment — it’s a stand against censorship and an affirmation that our voices, our stories, and our rainbows cannot be erased.
Festival Highlights
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Make Florida Gay Again Short Play Festival: Ten-minute plays by adult playwrights exploring LGBTQ+ life, hosted by a drag queen personality, with banned book readings woven into the evening.
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Free To Be Me Youth Theatre Festival: Original short plays by teens (ages 13–17) centered on anti-bullying, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ themes.
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Florida’s a Drag – Cocktail Hour & Open Mic: A fabulous evening of drag, drinks, and community storytelling.
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You Can’t Erase a Rainbow – Visual Art Exhibition: An art show featuring LGBTQ+ visual artists, with an opening night reception.
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Banned Book Spotlights: Excerpts from banned books read aloud throughout the festival as acts of resistance.
Get Involved
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ATTEND – Experience groundbreaking performances and exhibitions.
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SUBMIT – Are you a playwright or artist? Submit your work
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PARTNER – Join us as a sponsor, partner, or community resource.
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VOLUNTEER – Help us make the festival happen. Sign up.
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DONATE – Support LGBTQ+ storytelling in Florida. Donate now.
Why Now
The festival is a direct response to Florida’s recent mandate removing rainbow crosswalks and other public displays of Pride across the state. These acts attempt to erase our history and silence our voices.
The Say Gay! Theatre Festival is our answer: we will not be erased. We will create, celebrate, and stand together.
