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Book & Lyrics by Emy McGuire Music by Emy McGuire, Pluto Boll & Nathan McGuire World premiere presented by Two Cent Lion & Shifted Lens Theatre Company Anne, an ambitious 18th century housewife, enters the realm of piracy at the beginning of its very violent end. She runs away on a wanted man’s ship, falls in love with more than her fair share of irreputable individuals, and learns that pirates who are captured are forced to betray their kind to live or cling to their legends and die. With a sword at hip and adventure at hand, Anne seems poised to claim everything she has ever wanted, so long as she can avoid a watery grave as well as the hangman’s noose. But Anne’s captain has become the target of a vengeful pirate-turned-hunter. The world whispers around her that those beneath black flags will soon be doomed. And the quiet young man that Anne has desperately (and secretly) fallen for turns out to be no man at all. The Legend of Anne Bonny is a tribute to dark oceanic folklore, queer women’s history, and all the seafaring heroes and sinners who, in equal parts, were damned. August 23: Opening Night Toast (immediately after the show, with free champagne/NA cider cupcakes!) August 24: Cast & playwright talk-back (immediately after 2pm matinee) August 28: Industry Night (50% of ticket revenue benefits Denver Actors Fund) August 31: Costume Contest (Pirate-themed — winner gets exclusive Anne Bonny world premiere merch!) September 4: Access Night: - A sensory guide will be available which explains what to expect. - Low lighting in the theater so patrons are able to see should they need to move around or exit the theater. - Patrons are free to talk quietly and leave their seats during the performance. - Designated quiet spaces will be available for those who might feel overwhelmed and need a break from the performance. CONTENT WARNINGS: Some loud sudden sounds; domestic violence; use of fog machine Two Cent Lion tells STORIES THAT FEED artists, audiences, and the community at large with LGBTQ theatre and film. They are a resident theatre company of The People's Building, where they have won two Henry Awards (CLINK CLINK, 2024) . Notable past productions include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, THE TRAGEDY OF MEDUSA & JOSIE'S DINER. They also have various film and TV productions in development and on the film festival circuit, including IS THIS TRUE LOVE (2024) and THE COVENANT OF DELTA PI (2026) . Shifted Lens is a community theater based in Colorado that is focused on reimagining plays and musicals as chances for connection. We believe community theatre is essential third space, particularly for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA communities, and we seek to be a safe and welcoming space for ALL. We believe that theatre exists to shift perspective, and choose bold stories - primarily new or underproduced - as well as build creative teams, that reflect that mission. We are dedicated to providing opportunities and mentorship to new, young, and underrepresented artists. We believe that representation matters, both onstage and in the stories we choose to bring to life. Storytelling is how humans learn about a life they have not lived, and more now than ever, we need to be able to shift our perspective and learn about experiences other than our own. As such, we greatly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA, gender non-conforming, and disabled folks to audition, submit for jobs, and consider us when looking for a producer for new works. Shifted Lens is committed to growing as artists, building a supportive and welcoming space, and filling the world with new stories.
