Part theater, part variety show, Straight Icons features visits from cartoon superstars, international pop stars, unhinged politicians, and late 2000s MTV dating show contestants who force Queer BFFs Anne-Marie and SMJ to confront the uncomfortable intersection of queer liberation, exploitation, and performative queerness.

Anne-Marie and SMJ are best friends who came out in their late 20s. Now with partners and a tiny bit of clarity, they try to chart their queer journeys through the straight people they loved growing up. However, they are quickly trapped in a TV by an unknown entity known as “The Spiral” who forces them to confront the uncomfortable intersection of queer liberation, exploitation, and performative queerness. A play with comedy, mime, dance, music, and drag, Straight Icons features visits from animated children’s show superstars, international pop stars, unhinged politicians, and late 2000s MTV dating show contestants.