Welcome to the Renaissance: The minstrel, played by Asa Weinstein ’25, welcomed the audience to the show by setting the scene and singing the song “Welcome to the Renaissance.”
A Musical: When Nick Bottom was at a loss of inspiration for his next work, he went to Nostradamus, a soothsayer, played by Leanna Ugent ’22, who had an idea about the next big thing in theater — the musical — which was followed by an energetic musical number filled to the brim with references to other shows.
Right Hand Man: Bea, played by Rebecca Perlmutter ’24, explains to Nick Bottom, played by Ethan Kerstine ’24, and Nigel Bottom, played by Zach Katz ’22, how she can take on roles that were predominantly dominated by men, while singing the song “Right Hand Man.”
It’s Eggs!: Nostrodamus predicted that Shakespeare’s next play would be Omlette, not Hamlet, and the cast began tap dancing — while wearing egg costumes.
Lines for places like Back Bay’s Club Cafe often wrap around the block — perhaps because it's one of the city’s only two well-known LGBTQIA+ dance club venues (the other being Tremont Street’s Legacy). Jacque’s Cabaret is also popular for fans of drag performances, and Midway Cafe runs a cult-favorite Thursday night “queeraoke” extravaganza every week. Other places, such as the Middle East, host themed nights that pull in queer folks from all across Boston, and recently, Haus of Fag has been hosting events aimed at reviving the queer party experience amid the mass closures of lesbian bars across the country. The Justice spoke to Brandeis students on their experiences within the queer nightlife scene.
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