ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dear Crows,

As we step into our bold new season, The 24/25 Season of Transgression, we invite you to explore with us the moments when boundaries are crossed, and how humanity reacts, whether through making amends, forging new connections, deepening bonds, or breaking them entirely.

We begin in January 2025 with David Javerbaum’s hilarious and delightfully sassy, An Act of God. God is coming, and he/she/they are pissed! Get ready for a night of celestial comedy as this 90-minute romp brings the Almighty — accompanied by two fabulous angels — to Baltimore for a divine intervention of epic proportions! The Almighty is on a mission to set things straight, and you’re invited to join the cosmic party in this outrageous and fabulous theatrical experience. The New York Times raves it’s ‘deliriously funny’ and ‘comedy genius,’ making this the must-see comedy event of the year!

Next up in April, and overflowing with subversive enchantment, Sarah Ruhl’s How to Transcend a Happy Marriage takes you on a wild ride through the uncharted territories of love and desire, polyamory, throuples, and matrimony. This provocative play combines absurd domestic comedy with erotic magical realism, unraveling the blurred lines between strangers, friends, and lovers. At a dinner party deep in the wilds of New Jersey, George, and her husband talk with a fellow married couple and find themselves captivated by stories of a younger polyamorous woman who hunts her own meat. Intrigued, they invite the mysterious woman and her two live-in boyfriends to a New Year’s Eve party—setting off a chain of events, including an unexpected orgy, that will forever change their lives. Sarah Ruhl’s exploration of human connection, desire, and love challenges and delights in equal measure.

And finally, we end in June with the return of Baltimore’s favorite live tradition - The Rocky Horror Show in an all-new raucous and celebratory pride edition! In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Every ticket holder gets an audience participation script and prop bag complete with cascading toilet paper, water guns, and an array of other gadgets and goodies! This year, it’s queerer than ever!

This season will challenge us to examine how we, as individuals and as a community, chart new paths forward. It mirrors the journey we at Iron Crow Theatre are on, as we embark on a transformation toward sustainability and growth.

We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever fundraising event, A Night OUT: A Blueprint for Iron Crow Theatre, on the eve of National Coming Out Day.This unforgettable evening will highlight the vision and future of Iron Crow Theatre, a company dedicated to amplifying queer voices and reshaping the cultural landscape here in Baltimore City. Experience an immersive night of live performances, artistic previews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative work that has established Iron Crow Theatre as a vital force in Baltimore’s professional theatre community. Of course, beverages and light snacks are provided.

Your support will help secure a sustainable future for Iron Crow Theatre, ensuring that queer stories continue to thrive without uncertainty. By contributing, you’re not just paving the way for more groundbreaking performances—you’re helping to create a self-sustaining artistic hub where queer voices are empowered to take center stage for years to come!

Our journey has been one of remarkable success, thanks in no small part to last season’s unforgettable productions and achievements. Now, we look to you — our admired supporters — to help us build a future where queer stories continue to thrive on stage in Baltimore for years to come.

With pride and gratitude,

Sean Elias, M.A., B.F.A.
Artistic Director, Iron Crow Theatre