Coalescence Theatre Project

06/16/2026

Big things are coming... BUT before we announce our exciting upcoming projects, Coalescence Theatre Project wants to take a moment to reflect on the amazing art we've created and supported these past few months!🎭

Presented in March 2026 by Coalescence Theatre Project and City Lit, Gaby Labotka's new play in development, "RARE WOLVES", is an evocative, poetic play about a pack of transgender and nonbinary people decreed as monsters by their families or former communities. They build their own humble utopia in the woods to escape violence and persecution and to nourish their humanity. They find love, acceptance, and joy in the community they form together, making them powerful beyond imagination!!🐺♥️

🧠Creative Team:
Playwright - Gaby Labotka
Co-Directors - Gaby Labotka and Brian Pastor
Dramaturg - Zach Barr
Stage Manager - Baylee Hudson
Intimacy Director - Chels Morgan
Music Composition - Dee Etti-Williams and Nat Puff
Costume Consultant - Saawan Tiwari
Artwork - J Dawn
Co-Producers - Brian Pastor (City Lit Theater) and Dawn Shandrow (Coalescence Theatre Project)
Photography - Steven Townshend

🎭Cast:
Rahne - Haven AJ Crawley
Louve - Brynley Halverson
Lupe - Ricki Romano
Jean - AC Rakotoniaina
Bleddyn - Alec Phan
Rollo - Thomas Russell
Stage Directions/Christine - North Rory Homewood

*NOTE: the ENTIRE cast and creative team is made up of nonbinary and/or transgender artists!!🏳️‍⚧️

It was a privilege to uplift this beautifully unique play and the entire cast, crew, and community who brought it to life! Thank you for allowing us that opportunity!🌙

For more information, please visit The New Play Exchange using the link below!
https://newplayexchange.org/script/3237333/rare-wolves

06/14/2026

We want to thank Amy Penne of Smile Politely for her continued interest in Coalescence Theatre Project and for her virtual interview with me. We hope to release even more information, that we are excited about, through her, over the next coming weeks.

I’ve come to conceive of Coalescence Theatre Project as a kind of weather system—an event that forms over Bloomington-Normal and then drifts, depositing plays full of q***r joy and dark comedies wherever it lands, in ...

05/22/2026

Happening tomorrow night! RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-Mzp03YjPB-QWP7nuEAXpXqsBGpF-sG-YIJ0865ei2XVGJg/viewform

04/19/2026

Coalescence Theatre Project is proud to have been the primary sponsor of of Gender Envy's Midwest Vibes: Hip-Hop and Jazz Showcase! We were even more excited to be in attendance to meet and watch all of these talented musicians live.

04/09/2026

REMINDER‼️ Gender Envy presents...

✨️Midwest Vibes: Hip-Hop and Jazz Showcase✨️

Join us for a night of hip-hop and jazz with .jonesifyounasty !

🗓 Saturday, April 11
🎨 Meltdown Creative Works
📍 716 E Empire St, Bloomington IL
🚪 Doors at 6
🎵 Music at 7

🎟 Advance tickets $7
🎫 Day of tickets $10
👵 All ages

🎟 Tickets: https://www.tickpick.com/organizer/event/midwest-vibes-hip-hop-and-jazz-showcase-96564517 🎟

Poster by .tiff 🖼 Go follow her!! Thank you to organizers ! 🦋🦋🦋

Coalescence is the PRIMARY SPONSOR of this amazing event, so make sure you come out and support!!😍

04/03/2026

We are a very proud sponsor! ❤️💕And we LOVE Gender Envy and their mission - “Gender Envy exists because (they) care deeply about making the music scene more inclusive for gender minorities—including women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folks—as well as artists of color. We want everyone to feel seen, heard, and celebrated. To our knowledge, we’re the only music organization in Central Illinois that’s laser-focused on uplifting gender minorities and artists of color. That means when you work with us or come to our shows, you’re part of something truly special—and needed.” See you on April 11th to support Gender Envy and the musicians they support!!!