🎭 Cosplay Cafe '25

Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Curia on the Drag

Let's Get into Character!

Step through a special portal into a world where imagination knows no bounds. Theatre Connect's Teen Troupe proudly presents our second annual Cosplay Café—a night of performances, games, and community connection.

What Awaits You:

✨ Family-Friendly Performances: Enjoy musical performances brought to life by our talented teens and special guests Inertia Summers Darling, Emma Gration, and Nyqolas Pyqolas!
🎭 Costume Contest: Participate in the Cosplay Café Runway for a chance to win special prizes!
🎤 Broadway Karaoke: Sing-Along with us as we recreate musical favorites from Broadway, Disney, and more!

❤️‍🩹 Mental and Social Health Education: Learn practical steps you can take to promote queer youth's mental health and combat the loneliness epidemic.
🍽️ Dinner and a Show: Grab some delicious vegan food from the Curia food truck or cafe and join the fun! All ticket holders will receive $1 off drinks at Dad's Bar or the cafe.

Dress the Part:

We're inviting guests to don their favorite costumes or create an original character! Whether you're channeling a popular icon or unveiling your own alter-ego, your presence will make the evening even more magical. (Costumes are encouraged but not required.)

🎟️ Tickets at the door will be sliding scale to expand access!

No one will be turned away at the door as the event is open to the public. However, all proceeds go toward our non-profit and buying general admission tickets enters you into the raffle and costume contest. Plus, getting table tickets now lets you reserve table seats. Don't delay, as seating is limited and table tickets will sell out fast.

Support a Great Cause:

Optional additional donations are deeply appreciated. Every contribution supports Theatre Connect's mission to enhance the social and mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth through theatre-making and mental health education.

Raffle Prizes:

Every ticket gets one free entry to a raffle basket of your choice! Additional raffle entries will be available for sale and all proceeds will go to supporting the work Theatre Connect does to protect and advance LGBTQIA+ youth mental health!

Have something to donate or know a business we should connect with?

Email us at director@theatreconnect.org

Be Part of a Night Filled with Creativity, Community, and Joy!

Don't miss out on this extraordinary evening where we celebrate diversity, creativity, and connection.

For more information about Theatre Connect Inc 501(c)(3) please visit our website at theatreconnect.org or contact us at director@theatreconnect.org.

A Special Thanks:

This event is made possible by our partners at:

Curia on the Drag

The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida

The Gainesville Community Counseling Center

The Hippodrome Theatre

DJ Mellowblendz

The Lynx Bookstore

Geeks Toystore

Jenna Horner Art / Mindful Messages

Good Days Hair

Home Sweet Kitchen Cafe

The Music Academy by Drew

Chad to Cart

First Magnitude Brewing

Cosplay Cafe '25

By Theatre Connect Inc

Cosplay Cafe '25

Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth Mental Health