Criminal Queerness Festival in New York City

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The Criminal Queerness Festival in New York highlights plays by LGBTQ playwrights from countries where homosexuality is criminalized, giving them a platform to share their stories. The festival celebrates its fifth anniversary this year featuring works from around the world.

Key Points

  • Festival promotes queer storytelling, community, and representation
  • Features plays from countries where homosexuality faces illegality and danger
  • Aims to decriminalize homosexuality and end censorship for queer artists

Pros

  • Provides a platform for LGBTQ playwrights from countries where homosexuality is criminalized
  • Raises awareness about the challenges faced by queer artists globally
  • Celebrates the resilience and creativity of LGBTQ individuals

Cons

  • Some works have to be watered down due to safety concerns
  • Playwrights face threats and backlash for their work in their home countries