Harpers Ferry's Lisa Dring Premieres Unique Play at CATF
Play to bring puppetry, stunt performing to the Contemporary American Theater Festival stage
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, July 10, 2025
By Staff
Emmy-nominated playwright Lisa Dring is set to showcase her play, 'Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular,' at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, despite working abroad in India, Japan, and Greece. The play, inspired by LGBTQ+ stunt performers facing challenges in Hollywood, aims to address issues of representation and stigma within the industry. With its premiere at the Frank Arts Center, the production will incorporate unique elements like puppetry and cinematography, symbolizing the complexities of identity in the stunt world. Dring, with her deep ties to the arts community, reflects on Hollywood while connecting her experiences to the local cultural landscape.