The Theater Offensive

The Theater Offensive Presenting Liberating art by, for and about Q***r and Trans People of Color. {EST 1989}

Established in 1989, we present art by, for, and about q***r and trans people of color that transcends artistic boundaries, celebrates cultural abundance, and dismantles oppression. Our programming includes

True Colors: Out Youth Theater: uses a proven community-based theater approach to train and activate le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r (LGBTQ) and allied youth leaders ages 12-25. Tr

ue Colors youth leaders work with The Theater Offensive to develop comprehensive youth programming that engages participants deeply in our mission. Q***r Family Series: an arts education series of produced and presented work for and by the whole q***r family -- from our elders to toddlers. The Q***r Family Series (QFS) captures the imagination and play of the gender & idenitity fluidity of childhood and human development. QFS gives the whole family glamorous, positive, and unabashedly q***r role models of color. We pave the way towards a better future leading with love, respect and discovery at the foreground. Q***r (Re)public Residency Program — 18 months of discovery, investigation, research, and play for mid-career to experienced national QTPOC artists. Q***r (Re)public Commissioning — TTO will regularly commision multi-discipline, performance-based art to produce with and present to our communities in Boston and beyond, in partnership with national and regional organizations. Q***r (Re)public Workshops — A community based activity series that includes artistic development and community learning exchanges that invite participants to be well & whole.

04/17/2026

Get into the magic of the yellow carpet from last week’s opening of on Broadway 🐱🪩🐾

An evening of pure joy, celebrating the q***r and trans artists who brought this work to life and turned a classic into something bold, fierce, and undeniably now.

Get a little taste of opening night, the looks, the glam, the fierceness, and hear a little more about why this show, why now, and what it means for TTO.

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Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Although TTO recognizes the beauty and value of trans and non-binary lives everyday...
04/01/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️
Although TTO recognizes the beauty and value of trans and non-binary lives everyday, we will gladly take any moment to celebrate those with the courage to live boldly as themselves. We honor you!

Earlier this month, we hosted a day of conversations, performances, and mutual aid in partnership with to commemorate this special day!

Thank you Teasha Purdy and for your heartfelt reflections during “Arrivals: Stories of Becoming,” moderated by our Executive & Artistic Director, Giselle Byrd. This was an inspiring conversation that is still resonating with us all.

Before the conversations and performances, we hosted a mutual aid market where we offered resources and products to the community. Thank you to everyone who donated supplies, volunteered and sent messages of support. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Special thanks to our incredible surprise performers and who honored Teasha and Coach Justice! Did you all know that each of these superstars are alums of our True Colors youth program? What a full circle moment for us. Thank you divas for your artistry.

Thank you so much to our community for always proving that there is an audience for the work we feel is most impactful. It means so much that you continue showing up for us in person and we don’t take it for granted.

Happy TDOV y’all! 🏳️‍⚧️

📸 Photos by Craig Bailey of Perspective Photo

03/20/2026

Tomorrow (Saturday 3/21), we are hosting our Mutual Aid Market & Arrivals: Stories of Becoming, in partnership with !

Please click the link in bio for more information and share this video with your community. We have non perishables, health and hygiene products, pet supplies, educational/professional supplies and more!

Following the market we will host an inspiring conversation reflecting on the power of becoming. We can’t wait to see you all.

This event is free to the public and donations are welcome.
*Masks Required*

The Theater Offensive & LGBTQ+ Elders of Color are commemorating Trans Day of Visibility with a mutual aid market and Ar...
03/07/2026

The Theater Offensive & LGBTQ+ Elders of Color are commemorating Trans Day of Visibility with a mutual aid market and Arrivals: Stories of Becoming, Saturday, March 21st at the BCA Plaza Theatre!

We're hosting a mutual aid market from 12-2pm where our community can stock up on non-perishable food items, hygiene products, school supplies, and medical supplies.

Following the mutual aid market, we will be in conversation with Coach Justice and Teasha Boo, moderated by TTO Executive & Artistic Director, Giselle Byrd.

Visit www.thetheateroffensive.org/events to register.

If you'd like to donate to our mutual aid market please email [email protected]

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551 Tremont Street, Suite 316
Boston, MA
02116

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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