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Houses on the Moon amplifies unheard voices onstage to inspire bold dialogue and ignite action.

Through creative workshops, original performances, and post-show discussions, Houses on the Moon Theater Company helps communities come together by making meaningful connections through the public sharing of their untold stories.

06/13/2026

“Storytelling….is the way to help humanize, and help more people begin to understand. By listening, and being part of this, you are part of the change.”--Amy Gottlieb, HOTM Board Member & “Tara’s Crossing” Panelist

On June 8th, we proudly shared our 2004 play “Tara’s Crossing” as part of our 25th Anniversary Season. Together with HOTM friends and supporters, members of the Trans* and migrant advocacy communities, and members of the show’s original cast, we revisited this poignant tale of LGBTQ+ asylum and reflected on its long-term impact.

Huge thanks to our cast, team, and panelists, community partners The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center and Refuge America, and to the audiences who help us keep timely and powerful stories alive!

Stay tuned for our next House Party readings, and support our 25th Anniversary Season at https://housesonthemoon.org/25th-anniversary-season/!

06/12/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 residency at Hostos Lincoln Academy of Science! We’re grateful for another fantastic year of in-school workshops, and proud of our students for their openness, enthusiasm, and creativity!

From our THIS IS MY STORY Classroom Residency, to our theater and creative writing workshops and touring shows, our educational programs build safe and brave spaces for stories to thrive.

Learn more and bring our work to your community at https://housesonthemoon.org/education/!

06/05/2026

Meet the cast of “Tara's Crossing!"

Our June 8th House Party reading will feature Annelise Cepero (West Side Story, Holiday Harmony), Ian Moses Eaton (“Oz,” “Law & Order”), Luke Forbes (The Hunting Party, Harlem), Lucille Lortel and Chita Rivera Award winner Amara Granderson , Princess Grace Award recipient Samora la Perdida, and Katie Sexton (The Play That Goes Wrong, The Luckiest Girl Alive).

Relive a Houses classic with this vibrant team: join us for "Tara's Crossing," Monday June 8th! RSVP at https://bit.ly/TaraHouseParty.

06/02/2026

Today in Houses History: “Tara’s Crossing” had its Off-Broadway world premiere at the Lower East Side Tenement Theater, June 2-25th, 2005! Since its inception, we’ve brought this powerful piece to theaters, law schools, immigration conferences, and interfaith events nationwide as one of the first plays centering LGBTQ+ migrants’ stories and experiences.

We’re proud to revisit “Tara’s Crossing” for our 25th Anniversary Season on June 8th! RSVP to our House Party reading at https://bit.ly/TaraHouseParty.

05/29/2026

Seeing double? During our residency in Lowell, MA, the “Past Is Always Present” team recorded hologram footage for the “Seven Generations Time Capsule,” a unique interactive component of our new educational musical “Your Hands Are The Road,” premiering May 29-30! Visit
https://unerased.org/resource/event to RSVP.

With help from Indigenous Consultant Cheyenne Fox Tree Anderson and Geminai LLC, the show’s touring production will feature a lobby-level hologram station in which audience members can add their recordings to a digital time capsule. These videos will become part of the project’s vision of reflecting and connecting the stories that continue building this nation.

05/27/2026

As our House Party reading of "Tara's Crossing" approaches, we're thrilled to have director Irvin Mason Jr. on board!

Irvin Mason Jr. is an island boy turned New York–based director, raised in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Irvin directs unapologetic work that dismantles the traditional foundations of theater and creates spaces for new voices to tell their stories. He is an alum of the Drama League Directors Project, a member of the Roundabout Directors Group, and associate director of Mexodus at the Daryl Roth Theatre. He has collaborated with New York City Center, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, New York Stage and Film, the Playwrights’ Center, Primary Stages, ACT, the Atlantic Acting School, The Acting Company, The Muny, Red Bull Theater, Park Square Theatre and is an SDCF Observership and NAMT Assistantship alum. | irvinmasonjr.com

Stay tuned for our cast announcement, and don’t miss "Tara's Crossing," Monday June 8th at 6pm! Join the celebration at https://bit.ly/TaraHouseParty.

05/21/2026

Today, we’re shouting out The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (aka “The Center”), a longtime Houses partner and mainstay of NYC’s Q***r community.

Founded in 1983,The Center is a safe and affirming community space, offering medical resources, mental health support, youth programming, advocacy, and more to LGBTQ+ New Yorkers of all backgrounds.

We first brought “Tara’s Crossing” to The Center in 2016, and we’re honored to share it this June with a new generation of audiences and supporters.

Step inside with these site visit shots, and learn more at https://gaycenter.org/!

05/19/2026

We're excited to announce the world premiere staged reading of "Your Hands Are The Road," May 29-30th in Lowell, MA!

Our first full-length musical collaboration,“Your Hands Are The Road" is a unique partnership between Houses, History UnErased, The Library of Congress and students nationwide, with original music by composer Raliegh Neal. The musical takes audiences on a journey through LGBTQ+ history, spotlighting the lives and stories of America's Q***r trailblazers.

YOUR HANDS ARE THE ROAD:
A Ride Upon the Stage through Q***r American History
Book and Lyrics by Jeffrey Solomon with Original Music by Raliegh Neal

Follow Phoenix, a teenager navigating a tumultuous time, who stumbles upon the original AI, Ancestor Intelligence, and takes a wild ride whipping through the past alongside Charley Parkhurst, a legendary stagecoach driver from the Gold Rush. This new work illuminates history as alive, inspiring, and urgent.

ADMISSION IS FREE
Student Matinee May 29th, 10:00 AM
Evening Performances May 29th and 30th, 7:00 PM
Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, 240 Central St., Lowell, MA

RSVP at https://unerased.org/resource/event!

05/18/2026

On May 17th, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), we affirm our commitment to solidarity and action for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Since our inaugural production “Building Houses on the Moon” brought LGBTQ+ teens’ voices and experiences onstage, we have proudly used theater and storytelling to build empathy, foster community conversation, and celebrate all forms of expression. Today and always, we’re honored be a platform for Q***r stories.

Join the movement and learn more at https://may17.org/.

05/09/2026

Tickets are on sale for our House Party reading of "Tara's Crossing", Monday, June 8th at The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center!

One of the first plays addressing the plight of transgender asylum seekers, we're proud to bring this outstanding piece to the heart of NYC’s Q***r community. Join us for a special benefit reading and 25th Anniversary celebration!

RSVP today at https://bit.ly/TaraHouseParty!

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