The Pansy Hour is a new immersive theatrical experience celebrating queer joy, resilience, and expression during the Pansy Craze of the 1920s and '30s.
There are moments in history that feel like they could disappear if we don’t hold onto them.
The Pansy Hour, a new immersive production from Submersive Productions, brings to life the vibrant, defiant world of the Pansy Craze—a time in the 1920s and ‘30s when queer artists, performers, and communities carved out space for joy, expression, and connection in the face of oppression.
This isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. Audiences will step inside a living, breathing world shaped by music, movement, storytelling, and their own decisions. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be seen, to celebrate identity, to honor our ancestors, and to build community across time. We have an incredibly talented cast who is already hard at work creating the characters you'll meet at The Pansy Club. We have an amazing team guiding the production.
But we can’t do it without you.
We've received funding through grants and sponsorships, but we still need to raise $20,000 to bring our vision to life.
Your support will help us:
Pay our artists and collaborators equitably
Build extensive immersive sets, costumes, and environments
Support research and dramaturgy rooted in queer history
Keep tickets accessible for a wide range of audiences
Create a space where queer stories are honored and shared
At a time when queer voices continue to be challenged, The Pansy Hour is an act of joy, resistance, and remembrance.
Join us. Be a part of bringing this vibrant story to life.
Poster for "The Pansy Hour"
The cast and Creative Team of "The Pansy Hour"
Collaborative devising session for "The Pansy Hour"
Rewards
Pansy Seed
Donate $150.00 or more
Amount over $1.00 is tax-deductible.
Special Pride edition rainbow Pansy Hour sticker
Name listed in the program and on the Submersive website as a supporter
Early access to ticket sales
The Bees Knees
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $1.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
Invitation to a special history talk with local queer historians or personalized cast/crew talkback
Invitation to a behind-the-scenes “making of” email update or video
Pansy Petal
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $11.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
A personalized thank-you letter from the cast and creative team
A printed, limited-edition The Pansy Hour show poster
Backstage Belle
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $11.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
Invitation to an early preview performance
A custom thank-you video from one of the performers
Signed program from the cast
A printed, limited-edition The Pansy Hour show poster signed by the cast
Speakeasy Patron
Donate $2,500.00 or more
Amount over $11.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
Reserved VIP seating at a performance of your choice
Invitation to the closing night toast with the cast
A specialty beverage (mocktail or cocktail) named in your honor for one night (e.g., “The Velvet Val”)
Velvet VIP
Donate $5,000.00 or more
Amount over $25.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
A personal thank-you call from the creative team
Your name honored in a pre-show or post-show announcement
One-of-a-kind signed drag photo or costume sketch from the show
Invitation to private event with the cast/crew
Legendary Luminary
Donate $10,000.00 or more
Amount over $250.00 is tax-deductible.
All of the above, plus:
Name listed as a Legendary Sponsor on all materials
Option to dedicate a performance “In Honor” or “In Memory” of someone
Custom legacy ritual or moment included in the show
