Synopsis
After being ousted from Mt. Olympus by his children/fellow deities for being a PR nightmare, a modern-day Zeus finds a kindred spirit in Sissy Fuss, the burnt-out proprietress of a Greek mythology-obsessed drag club in Athens, GA. While they're hiding away from the world and Sissy attempts to teach the king of the gods lessons about consent and toxic masculinity, Zeus’s children begin inserting themselves in the affairs of the kings and queens floundering in the wake of their fearless leader’s departure. Can Sissy and the rest of her house make amends and find the divinity within themselves to stand up to their immortal interlopers before their chosen family is torn apart?
FAG~GODS is a comic romp through the realms of ancient mythology and modern pop culture, featuring punny drag names, painfully on-the-nose lip-syncing, and groan-worthy wordplay. It resides at the intersection of queerness and divinity and celebrates LGBTQ+ folx creating a new pantheon in our own image.
Reviews and Recommendations
"All said, this is a charming, unique, hysterical, and important new piece of queer theatre. I think everyone needs to go see this, not just because it’s a really fun time, but because we need to support and normalize queer theatre, as well as new works. I couldn’t be happier that Spotlighters chose this show, and I truly hope that other theatres pick this up and make it a well-produced piece in the years to come." —TheatreBloom
“ Whether you are a fan of drag or Greek mythology (if both, you are not ready), Bavoso's divine comedy is filled to the brim with images, sequences, and bits that will remind you why you love theatre. I shudder to spoil any of it, but good god the puns alone. The puns! YOU ARE NOT READY. Despite that, I highly encourage you to dive into this epic of found family, themed lip-sync routines, and the destruction of the patriarchy. Thrilling, hilarious, and empowering. ” — Daniel Prillaman
“This play has everything! Part Mount Olympus meets the #MeToo era, part throwback ‘Let's put on a drag show!’ scheme, all fun. Though it never takes itself too seriously, FAG~GODS is whip-smart, surprisingly wholesome, and absolutely fabulous. ” — Asher de Forest
Cast Breakdown
4M, 2W
Running Time
~2 hours
Development History
• Baltimore Playwrights Festival, Baltimore, MD, March 2023 (Reading)
Read the latest draft of the script on the New Play Exchange.
Listen to a themed playlist on Spotify.