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Date(s) - June 11, 2022
3:00 pm
Milton Theatre Presents Queer Queens of Qomedy featuring Poppy Champlin, Jaye McBride, & Fay Jacobs. This event is part of Milton Pride.
Three of the funniest, edgiest, talented and most outrageous queer comics, united by the single theme…The Queer Queens of Qomedy. The Queer Queens of Qomedy is a Comedic tour de force! If you can’t get away to go on an Olivia cruise vacation, to visit P-Town, or to party at the Dinah Shore weekend, the Queer Queens bring the party to you!” says Champlin. “You are getting three headlining comedians for the price of one!”
Headliner: Jaye McBride
Jaye McBride is funny, smart and proudly transgender. Jaye is the first openly transgender comedian to perform at Madison Square Garden is a regular at New York City’s “Comedy Cellar”. In 2021 she was featured as one of the “New Faces” at the Just For Laugh’s comedy festival and has also been featured at The Boston and Limestone Comedy Festivals.
In addition to stand-up, Jaye speaks at high schools, colleges and groups all across the country about being transgender and how we can help trans kids from facing some of the obstacles and challenges she faced. Having transitioned in 2007, Jaye is uniquely qualified to talk about awkward first dates, strained family relationships and self-acceptance. Jaye is originally from Upstate NY but now lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Feature: Fay Jacobs
Author of four award-winning essay collections plus performer of the reading Aging Gracelessly: 50 Shades of Fay! Author of – As I Lay Frying – a Rehoboth Beach Memoir; Fried & True – Tales of Rehoboth Beach, For Frying Out Loud – Rehoboth Beach Diaries. and Time Fries! Aging Gracelessly in Rehoboth Beach.
Host: Poppy Champlin
Champlin is one of the quickest witted comedians working either coast today. Besides Poppy’s deep comedic chops, she has a good voice that she puts to use during each performance. She erupts onto the stage, fearless, upbeat and energetic spitting out jokes, quips, songs, impressions and even birdcalls. Poppy’s’ shows can be described as spin art – “No two alike.”
About the Milton Theatre
The historic Milton Theatre is a uniquely diverse venue where you will find the best local, regional, national, and international talent. Free municipal and on-street parking are available. Full bar and light food options available. This facility is fully accessible.
The historic Milton Theatre is a uniquely diverse venue where you will find the best local, regional, national, and international talent. Free municipal and on-street parking are available. Full bar and light food options available. This facility is fully accessible.