Theatre Connect

Supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and their mental health through theatre.

04/04/2026

We are thrilled to officially launch our journey toward a permanent home for our community! Please join us for an evening of celebration, vision-sharing, and community spirit as we kick off our capital campaign.

When: Tuesday, April 14 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: The Lynx Books, 601 South Main Street
What: Enjoy live music and delicious food & drinks while we discuss our plans to secure a lasting space for our organization.

This is a pivotal moment for our future, and we want you there to help us start this chapter. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are new to our mission, come learn how you can help us reach our goal and make this dream a reality.
See you at the Lynx!

04/02/2026

Thank you for celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility with and . You helped us raise over $1,500 at our Cosplay Karaoke event! 🎤 🎭 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Your contributions will help Theatre Connect and the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida fund a new home! 🌈 🏡

Save the dates! We'll be back at Heartwood on Tuesday June 9 for our Student Showcase and Tuesday June 30 for our next Cosplay Karaoke. 🗓️

Special thanks to our host and to the tabling organizations for sharing about the extraordinary work they do for our LGBTQIA+ youth and community:

Shout out to for helping us debut our gorgeous new event banner! Thanks for being our exclusive printing partners in Gainesville, Florida 🫶

04/01/2026

For years, we’ve grown, served, and thrived—but always in borrowed spaces. Today, we are thrilled to officially kick off our Capital Campaign to secure a permanent home for our mission. This isn't just about four walls and a roof; it’s about creating a lasting foundation for our community. Your support today ensures we’ll be here for generations to come. Scan the QR code or go to pccncf.org/donate to donate.

03/29/2026

FREE Cosplay Karaoke at Heartwood! Join us Tuesday March 31 as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by singing in your favorite family-friendly costume! FREE RSVP and donations at TheatreConnect.org 🫶

Please consider donating to help The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida & Theatre Connect find a new home.

Allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ community welcome. Singing, costumes, and RSVP encouraged, but not required!

Priority karaoke sign-ups for donors and first time singers choosing broadway, movie, and TV show tunes and theme songs. We'll be using Karafun, so you can search their library ahead of time to find the perfect musical number for your time on stage.

If enough folks join us, then will host another Cosplay Karaoke on the 5th Tuesday of June. Also, save the date for our June 9 Student Showcase. All at Heartwood!

Special shout-out to and PFLAG for all the work and events they do in our community to support our trans, non-binary, and gender expansive neighbors in the greater Gainesville community and beyond!

Music Credits:

03/25/2026

FREE KARAOKE AT HEARTWOOD! Join us Tuesday March 31 as we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by singing in your favorite family-friendly costume! FREE RSVP and donations at TheatreConnect.org 🫶

Please consider donating to help The Pride Community Center of North Central Florida & Theatre Connect find a new home.

Allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ community welcome. Singing and costumes encouraged, but not required! Priority sign-ups for donors and first time singers choosing broadway, movie, and TV show tunes and theme songs.

03/06/2026

🦸🧛🧚 COSPLAY KARAOKE 🧞🧙🧝
Tuesday | March 31 | 6 - 8 PM

Free RSVP at TheatreConnect.org for this family-friendly costume-optional fundraiser celebrating songs and themes from your favorite movies, TV, and Broadway musicals!

Help us raise funds for our Teen Troupe theatre program for LGBTQIA+ youth and protect their mental health with a donation of any size.

Q***r youth are facing increased attacks from Florida state and federal government policies. Our teens are at higher risk than ever for bullying and self-harm. Your donations give our kids a safe space to proudly express themselves through the arts, receive mental health education, and thrive through peer support.

Huge thanks to our partners at and for making this event possible!

03/04/2026

We're moving! So grateful to for giving our Teen Troupe for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth a home for the past three years.

Together with and other LGBTQIA+ facing orgs we're on the hunt to find a new home (hopefully with a stage, fingers crossed 🤞) for us to share.

In the meantime we're deeply grateful to for partnering with us to provide space for our rehearsals and events such as Cosplay Karaoke on March 31 and Student Showcase on June 9!

While we look for our new forever home please consider donating to Theatre Connect at TheatreConnect.org to help us put on an amazing June 9 Student Showcase. Thank you for your support 🫶🎭

02/27/2026

The Pride Student Meetup will be meeting one last time in our current location. This will be our last Student Meetup until we are settled in a new space. Stay tuned to our newsletter and social media for details.

Questions? Email [email protected].

01/20/2026

About last year... was a great success! We can't wait to see you again this May/June for our end of year Showcase!

Huge thanks to all our sponsors and partners:

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12/09/2025

Support LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and win awesome prizes at our family-friendly fundraiser from 6-8 PM at - see you there!

A HUGE thankyou to all our sponsors and partners! 🏳️‍🌈🙏🏳️‍⚧️

Don't forget to join us at for our 18+ after-party with our host .that.inertia at to see more drag and sing more karaoke with .gration_ and !

12/02/2025

Buckle up! We've got a Cosplay Cafe to get to! Join us at on Tuesday, December 9, 6 - 8 PM to support local LGBTQIA+ youth and their mental health 🎭🏳️‍⚧️🙏🏳️‍🌈🎭

Tickets are $3+ Presale and $5+ Door suggested donation, but no one will be turned away! Front-of-stage picnic tables are reserved for "table seat" ticket holders and every ticket comes with a free raffle entry, costume contest entry, and $1-off drinks.

Photo booth, karaoke, and family-friendly drag are free and open to all. Dinner available for purchase at the Curia Food Truck. Costumed or not, we can't wait to see you!

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2029 NW 6th St
Gainesville, FL
32609

Website

https://www.theatreconnect.org/

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