A Day Without Sunshine
Fri, Jul 10
|Peacock Foundation Studio
A free stage reading about Ruth Shack, Anita Bryant and the beginnings of the LGBTQ Movement. A new play by Michael McKeever. Directed by Stuart Meltzer. Commissioned by SAVE. This is a staged reading and not a staged production.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Peacock Foundation Studio, 4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd #450, Miami, FL 33146, USA
About the event
In 1977, Dade County Commissioner Ruth Shack sponsored a pioneering ordinance banning discrimination against homosexuals. Over the next five months, a campaign led by singer Anita Bryant attempted to overturn the ruling. This battle transformed American gay-rights activism and galvanized religious-conservative efforts against the queer community. This is the story of the people behind the headlines.
Please note: This is a staged reading and not a staged production.