Gertrude Thomas

With a vulnerable, nuanced script, accompanied by visceral lighting and sound design, Tough Guy is brought to life by a brilliant cast that straddles the line between love and grief so present in the queer community. From losing a loved one in a senseless hate crime, to forgoing a family that cannot accept you, this tender play shows us that each tragedy is a worthy battle to find joy and community in a world that too often chooses hate and isolation.