The Body's Rapture

This one person show, performed by the playwright, is a journey through evangelical pop culture of the 90’s telling stories of fear, first love, theatre, and what comes next. This piece uses personal photographs, home video, and a deeply engaging storytelling to paint a picture of trans identity and how we can love one another better.

90 minutes, no intermission.

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Here's what people are saying:

What did you most connect with?

The struggle with the faith I was raised with and who I am today.

The storytelling. The rawness. The fearlessness.

How important being able to ask questions is.

What would you tell people to get them to come see the show?

It is autobiographical but there is a lot to witness that is universal.

Come to experience a life.

It’s excellent and life changing.

It's a must see. There is something for everyone in this show to identify with.

It was riveting and totally relatable.

I would tell them as a trans/nonbinary person it’s so heartwrenching to feel less alone- in a good way.

What are you walking away with?

I feel like I did in college. The conversation that made me an ally, this has expanded my understanding and compassion and desire to fight and stand up. Thank you!

Reminder to be more courageous and more authentic to help make the world more loving and welcoming.

A better understanding of the trans experience, being better equipped to help the young people in my life.

Hope that I, too, can week through my faith to find a strong foundation.

A strengthened sense of hope. I feel a little less alone.

Shannon TL Kearns