This month you can enjoy a dramatic reading of a new LGBTQ-themed work safely online — and support the Humanity Project at the same time.

“Borrowed” is a new play produced by the team that includes the Humanity Project’s own Willie Fernandez, a Vice President on our Board of Directors. Willie and his Broadway colleagues were just nominated for two Tony awards. Like their previous works, Borrowed is edgy and fresh … and you can see this piece virtually for only $10. Half the proceeds will go to Humanity Project programs.

Buy your tickets at this link: Buy a $10 ticket to Borrowed.

And read about the actors, author and more in this article by longtime theater critic Christine Dolen: Read the article.

Borrowed was written by Willie’s producing partner, Jim Kierstead, featuring actors Rene Lavan and Tim Creavin. It was directed by Conor Bagley. The two-character story revolves around a complex relationship between two gay men, David and Justin. As Dolen’s article explains, “‘Borrowed’ takes place in a bungalow on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, near the George Washington Bridge. David (Lavan), a lonely older artist whose face bears the scars of cancer surgery, has connected with the younger Justin (Creavin) online, inviting him over with a sexual connection in mind. But things quickly go south, and after David refuses to let Justin leave, their encounter evolves into an intense evening of shared histories and, perhaps, the beginnings of healing.”

This is not a play for children, clearly. Borrowed is an adult drama that will appeal to those who enjoy watching the birth of serious new dramatic works, unoffended by sexual themes. The play will stream from October 22 through October 29 on Broadway Virtual’s YouTube channel. The first October 22 showing at 6:30 p.m. will include a live online talkback with members of the production and Humanity Project Founder Bob Knotts. There also are plans for an in-person showing during November at Drive-In at the Fair in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

We look forward to sharing this theatrical experience with the public. And the Humanity Project is grateful for the money it will raise for us, all to benefit our programs that work toward “Equality For Each, Respect For All.”