Angry Fags by Topher Payne

Stella school of acting, new york city, Spring 2025

Directed by Rebecca Frank
Scenic Design by Gaya Maria Chatterjee
Costume Design by Jelena Antanasijevic
Lighting Design by Ivy Walker
Sound Design by Margaret Montagna
Technical Director & Prop Supervisor Taylor Eliason
Production Manager Libby J'Vera

“It’s only terrorism if it doesn’t work. When it works, we call it a revolution.” Angry Fags by Topher Payne is a dark comedy that follows two gay friends whose response to homophobia escalates from frustration to violent revenge. Set in Atlanta, Georgia, the play interrogates morality, rage, and the increasingly blurred line between victim and perpetrator. Beginning in a newly moved-into apartment, the scenic elements transform throughout the play to reshape the stage and establish multiple locations.

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