A benefit for Queerlective
not afraid to fail fest!
A celebration of brave beginnings, bold experiments, and the joy of making something new together.
Itinerary
- 01 Welcome
- 02 “Angelus Mater” — The Famous Joanne from Hampton
- 03 “Hello Hello” — Barbara Sparkletits
- 04 “Five-Minute Adventure!” — Clio
- 05 An Inaugural Kirby Speedrun — Bethany & Claire
- 06 So Much Fun!
- 07 Intermission
- 08 “Amber Decay” — Pasha
- 09 “Hey, You!” — Trey
- 10 NATFFEST Fiddling — Alex W.
- 11 “Over the Moon… Reimagined in 2026” — Tern
- 12 Drag, Queen — Ash
- 13 Closing Remarks
Our Brave Beginners!
Meet the people taking a leap onto the BNH Stage. Their official highlight cards are ready to explore.
Ash Wheeler
Performing a lip-sync performance of Drag, Queen by Allie Callahan with backup dancers.
Pasha
Performing the live synth of “Amber Decay” by Kangding Ray.
Lauren Steele
Performing as Barbara Sparkletits for the first time.
Clio
Join their first live Five-Minute Adventure! You get to choose the character, the mighty quest, and the wacky actions needed to complete it.
Trey Nichols
A debut stand-up routine with family stories, strange observations, and more.
Tern
Performing “Over the Moon” from the 1996 musical Rent, with poetry and lyrics updated for 2026.
Alexander Watson
A musical performance of an original composition with surprise instruments.
The Famous Joanne from Hampton
Reading the original poem “The Angelus,” a rhythmic meditation on the power of women.
So Much Fun!
Jo Grubman, Lindsay Wolf, and Shaun McGyver play original songs and folksy covers.
Bethany & Claire
Claire, an experienced speedrunner, guides Bethany—who has never played Kirby—through her first speedrun.
Raffle Baskets
One raffle entry for every $10 donated. Winners will be announced right before the final act.
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Raffle Basket One
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Raffle Basket Two
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Help Keep This Work Growing
Not Afraid to Fail Fest is a benefit for Queerlective. Your gift supports local artists, accessible community programming, creative gatherings, and community-led projects that bring art, advocacy, and connection together.
Every donation makes room for bolder ideas, fuller self-expression, and a stronger queer community.
Meet the Brave Sponsor!
Blackbird Collective
Blackbird Collective is a social impact consultancy that empowers leaders and teams to thrive.
www.blkbrd.org
