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April 11 - 26, 2025

...whirling rounds of flirtation, confrontation, revelation, double entendre, word play and door-slamming slapstick.

The Columbus Dispatch
A queer farce filled with gags
Lane Michael Stanley's

Lipstick

April 11 - 26, 2025

ASL Performances:

Sundays  @ 2 PM 

Blending farcical comedy with genuine emotion, Lipstick is a love letter to the queer community that offers sharp dialogue, colorful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments.

Anna nervously invites Kelly over for what might be a date—or just a friendly dinner. But what starts as a simple evening quickly spirals into comedic chaos as Anna’s ex Mal, nosy best friend, a handyman, Mal’s mother, and a string of potential suitors crash the party. With its 90s sitcom nostalgia, raunchy chase sequences, and poignant reflections on love and self-discovery, Lipstick promises to leave audiences laughing, crying, and cheering for its messy, relatable characters.

Lipstick provides a rare and authentic representation of queer relationships, exploring the nuances of dating, self-acceptance, and community dynamics in a world that often overlooks or misrepresents LGBTQIA+ experiences. By embracing the messiness of love and identity, Lipstick challenges societal norms and stereotypes, making space for authentic and inclusive storytelling. Stanley’s work shines a light on the importance of queer joy, not just queer struggle, emphasizing that LGBTQIA+ narratives can be hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply resonant.


This project has been financed in part by the City of Austin’s Elevate Grant Program

Provocative and timely

- New York Stage Review

Production Photos

Bonnie Lambert as "Cara" & Claire Shelton as "Anna" in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Dane Parker as “Mal”, Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly”, and Claire Shelton as “Anna” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Dane Parker as “Mal”, Gina Houston as “Dorothy”, and Bonnie Lambert as “Cara” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Dane Parker as “Mal”, Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly”, and Bonnie Lambert as “Cara” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Claire Shelton as “Anna” & Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Bonnie Lambert as “Cara”, Gina Houston as “Dorothy”, Claire Shelton as “Anna” and Dane Parker as “Mal” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Claire Shelton as “Anna”, Dane Parker as “Mal”, Bruce Gutierrez as “Bandit Guys”, Frank Rivera as “Hank”, and Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly” Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Dane Parker as “Mal” & Bonnie Lambert as “Cara” Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Claire Shelton as “Anna”, Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly”, and Dane Parker as “Mal” in ​​Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Dane Parker as “Mal”, Frank Rivera as “Hank”, and Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Bonnie Lambert as “Cara” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick.
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Claire Shelton as “Anna” & Cheyenne Gibbs as “Kelly” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Bruce Gutierrez as “Bandit Guys” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork
Bonnie Lambert as “Cara” & Gina Houston as “Dorothy” in Austin Rainbow Theatre’s production of Lane Michael Stanley’s Lipstick
*Photo Credit Sarah Bork

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