Award-winning theatre and dance alumna Jessica Lynn Johnson will perform her newest solo show, “Ze,” on Oct. 16 in Coger Theatre.

Alumna explores topics of spirituality, sexuality

“Ze” is a one-woman, 15-character dramedy that examines gender construction, sexuality and spirituality, and many other LGBTQ-related issues. According to a press release, the piece centers around Tessa, a 30-year-old virgin, who is in love with her transgender best friend, but is in deep turmoil over her feelings due to her religious upbringing.

Johnson has toured the show nationwide and is in pre-production for film development.

More about Johnson

Johnson has toured internationally for nearly a decade. Dialogue One Festival named her the best national solo artist in 2007.

Her Oct. 16 performance is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the theatre and dance department, the College of Arts and Letters and the LGBT Resource Center.

Event schedule

Date: Oct. 16
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Craig Hall’s Coger Theatre
Admission: Free and open to public (no tickets required)