ABOUT THE PRODUCER/VENUE
St. John’s MCC is the oldest of thirteen Metropolitan Community Churches that make up the MCC Southern Hospitality Network. St. John’s generously opened their doors to this production as both a rehearsal space and performance venue. They did the same for Bare Theatre’s production of Timon of Athens in 2019, also directed by Dustin Britt. Under the guidance of Rev. Vance Haywood, their leadership team, volunteer staff, and membership continue to nurture creative endeavors in a way that few organizations can or will.
Inclusion at St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church is evident in many aspects across the congregation; including racial diversity with people of European, African, Asian, Hispanic, and Indigenous American heritage; and gender diversity with women, men, nonbinary, and transgender people. They welcome people from all socioeconomic strata and their congregation ranges from infants in arms to young adult to middle-aged to vibrant members in their 70s and 80s.