Queerly Departed Play

Aim

"Queerly Departed" by Ian "El” Trutt, is a new queer dark comedy that will be premiering at SheATL Arts Summer Theater Festival this August.

Synopsis

Three siblings (and their partners) reunite at their grandfather's funeral, but after someone urinates on his grave, the family unearths secrets about each other and their beloved Pop-Pop. Queerly Departed explores themes of love, loss, grief, and queer identities across the spectrum through dark comedy and camp. 

The Campaign

These funds will go directly towards props, sets, costumes, as well as providing fair compensation to the cast and creative team. 

If you're passionate about or interested in queer, southern work or live theatre, please help us reach our goal by donating to our campaign! 

See the Show

This world premiere production of Queerly Departed is directed by Joseph Quintana and will perform Thursday, August 13th @ 8pm and Sunday August 16th @ 12pm at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta. *Tickets available here.*

Why back this project? Because you can get STUFF and THINGS!

**DM us on insta or email [email protected] to send additional info!**

$25 Supporter

• Social media shoutout
• a digital copy of the rehearsal script

$50 Dearly Beloved [2/5 remaining]

• All of the above plus:
• a customized obituary
  (DM or email us anything you want included and send us a photo if you like)
• a short video shoutout from someone on the team

$100 VIP (Very Important Poster) [4/5 remaining]

• all of the above plus:
• a signed 12x18 poster
• a random sticker inspired by the show
• a special thanks in the program
• One (1) ticket to the show (tell us which date!)*

$200 Mystic Girlie [2/2 remaining]

• All of the above plus a virtual tarot reading (mystic! spooky!)
• Two (2) tickets to the show*

$300 In Memorium [2/2 remaining]

• Everything in the $100 tier (no tarot) plus:
• a headstone with your name/company visible on set
• a 30 min personal AMA with the writer
• Two (2) tickets to the show*

$500 Special Guest [limit 2, one per character]

• Everything in the $350 tier (no tarot) plus:
• A voice acting session where you'll record a few lines for the offstage Uncle Marty or Aunt Patricia to be featured in the show
• Four (4) tickets to the show*
• This tier only available until 7/21!

*If you choose a tier that includes tickets, make sure we have your email and phone number and specify which show(s) you want tickets for! Also let us know if you have accessibility needs so we can note that for the box office.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 7th August 2026 at 11:00pm CDT