It’s not very often that Boston theater fans are offered a night of free theater, but that’s just what The Theater Offensive’s True Colors: Out Youth Theater troupe is doing next Tuesday night at the Central Square Theater.
The show, Not Just a Character, is an original theater piece created by troupe members that includes vignettes illustrating the struggles of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth and their straight allies (GLBTA), as well as deeply personal monologues by participants. The night will also include a question and answer session following the performance to give the audience a chance to interact with the performers, discuss the show and, perhaps more importantly, talk about what it means.
“The show takes on some serious issues, but it does it with humor and honesty,” explained Evelyn Francis, the troupe’s director of education. “It’s definitely a good night of theater and can be enjoyed as just that. The cast may be young – they range from ages 14 to 22 – but they are all professional actors who have worked hard to create a show that’s entertaining and informative.”