🎭 Cosplay Cafe 2024🎭

Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Hippodrome Theatre

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 first annual Cosplay Café—a night of performances, games, and community connection.

What Awaits You:

✨ Interactive Performances: Enjoy stories and acts brought to life by our talented teens and surprise guests.
🎲 Fun and Games: Participate in silly game-show antics and improv-style games that will have you laughing all night.
❤️‍🩹 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: Savor a delicious meal from Satchel's Pizza, along with homemade desserts, and refreshing non-alcoholic mixed drinks—all crafted by family members of our queer youth theatre group.

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 are FREE and open to the public!

But hurry—seating is limited and tickets will sell out fast.
👉 Reserve Your Tickets Now

Support a Great Cause:

Optional 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.

Silent Auction:

Get ready to bid on fantastic local items, queer teen-friendly books, unique art pieces, and gift cards during our silent auction. Including a copy of the book The American Teenager by Nico Lang, signed by the author! The auction will run throughout the evening and is open for 24 hours leading up to the event.

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.

🎫 Secure Your Spot Today!

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 sponsored in part by the City of Gainesville through its Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area Community Partnership Grant.

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