Content Guidance

2025-26 Season Content Guidance

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

Language: Hell, "who the devil,” mild innuendo/double entendre

Violence: A note about violence: The plot of this show centers around the main character killing members of his family line to become first in line for the Earldom. While this violence is frequent, the show is a comedy with an over-the-top, farcical style, and the violence is shown in this comedic way and is not graphic.

Discussion and depiction of murder in various fashions, including a character being pushed off of a tower, cutting a hole in ice where characters are skating, being stung by bees, human sacrifice (unseen), decapitation by a barbell, gunshot (with gunshot sound), drowning (unseen), poison. Characters get into a fight, including punching and slapping.

Sexual Content: Onstage kissing; discussion of marriage; fade-to-black sex scene with no nudity; in a separate scene, a female character is seen in period-appropriate undergarments (corset, pantaloons); Characters cheat/have extramarital affairs

Adult Behavior: References to a character being a frequent drinker; characters drink beer and wine 

Other: Death of a character’s mother frequently referenced; characters depicted grieving/in formal mourning at a funeral service; a character dies of a heart attack; References to being disowned from family; Appearance of firearms onstage; frequent discussion of economic class difference and upper class prejudice against lower classes

If this were a film, it would be rated PG-13 for violence and sensuality.

2026-2027 Season Content Guidance

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Language: Hell, Damn, Goddamn, Satan, Gangster, Shit, Sex, Devil, Tits, Ass 

Violence: Gun Violence (gun shots and death), gang violence Threats of violence, Death 

Sexual Content: Depictions of Kissing, Sexual innuendo

Adult Behavior: Drinking, Criminal Activity, 

Other: Discussions of Misogyny, LGBTQIA Themes, This is a play where characters present themselves as differing genders throughout the play, it is integral to the plot.  

If this were a film, it would be rated PG 13.

SYNETIC: SLEEPY HOLLOW

Language:  This production contains no dialogue. The story is depicted entirely through movement

Violence: depictions of ghost, the headless horseman

Sexual Content: 

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Synopsis:  Based on the classic story by Charles Dickens, this captivating one-person show features a lone narrator stepping into the shoes of every character. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man living a dismal life devoid of family, friends, or love. When the ghost of his former business partner and three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve, Scrooge is forced to examine the trajectory of his past, present, and future before time runs out.   

Language: This production is a one-person show using the original text of Dickens' short story. The Victorian-era language may take some getting-used-to for younger audience members. The word “ass” is used in reference to a donkey. There is a lot of discussion surrounding death, including the death of the protagonist and a child.

Adult Behavior: Depictions and references to Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling: Mention of beer, punch, and wine.

Sexual Content: None.

Violence: None.

For which audiences: Ages 11+ 

If this were a film: It would be rated G, although because of the format and Victorian language we recommend it for ages 11 and up. View Frequently Asked Questions about this production.

LES MISÉRABLES

Language: Hell, Jesus, God, Bitch, Slut, Whore, Damned, Pissed, Shit, Ass

Violence: Character shown fighting, depictions of assault 

Sexual Content: Characters mentions sexual activity & sexual innuendo

Adult Behavior: Drinking

Other: discussions/depictions of death, discussion of starvation, discussion of child death, discussion/depictions of slavery “slave to the law”, discussion/depictions of prostitution. 

If this were a film, it would be rated PG 13.

ARTSCENTRIC: CROWNS

Language: Hell, GOD, Jesus

Adult Behavior: characters kiss briefly, Characters seen smoking cigarettes 

Other: Characters mention shooting & death. Depictions of funerals. Characters mention serious illness & cancer. Characters discuss slavery, segregation, and the civil rights acts in a historical context. 

If this were a film, it would be rated PG.

CHURCHILL

Language: Hell, Damned, Hitler 

Adult Behavior: Smoking Cigars, Character discusses Drinking & being drunk

Other: Discussions of Major Historical events(World War 2, Boston Tea Party, D-day, Pearl Harbor, American Civil War). The character mentions concentration camps. Character discuss issues of depression and suicidal thoughts. Characters mention homosexuality. Mentions of death.

If this were a film, it would be rated PG.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Language: Stupid ass, balls, goddamn, fuck/motherfucker, shit, cocksucker, Hitler, horny

Intimacy: Characters discuss sexual acts, sexual innuendo, kissing

Adult Behavior: Drinking, extra-marital affair

Other: Mentions of death and diseases in teens. Adult and teenage characters partake in criminal behavior (theft, fraud, attempted murder & assault). Depictions of alcoholism, and teenage pregnancy. Teenage characters briefly address sexuality. Depictions of teens dealing with family trauma, mental health, and neglect. One character is hospitalized due to disease.

If this were a film, it would be rated PG-13.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Language: Hell, filthy, pig, monkey, useless (in reference to children). British slang

Violence: Pirate behaviors (kidnapping, sword fights, fist fights, theft, threats of violence) Mentions of killing and death. Usage of whips, canes and blades. Depictions of fantastical/comedic violence (loss of limbs, magic).

Intimacy Content: minor sexual innuendo, quick kisses 

Other: Mentions and demonstrations of slavery and torture. Depictions of fantasy violence. Allusions to colonialism.  

If this were a film, it would be rated PG for grades 4+.

DOUBT: A PARABLE 

Language: God, Heavens, Father-Son-and-the-Holy Ghost-Amen, Bishop, Holy Father, Saints, Red Chinese, secular, Adolf Hitler, negro, seduced, and damned to hell.

Violence: references to an adult coercing a minor to consume alcohol; allusions to acts of abuse committed against a young boy; references to homophobic acts of violence; frank discussions of child molestation, pedophilia, and sexual assault; 

Sexual Content: This play investigates possible sexual assault between a Catholic priest and a minor.

Adult Behavior: references to alcohol consumption by both adults and minors

Other: discussions of homosexuality, the queer community, abuse, homophobia, pedophilia, and grooming.

If this were a film, it would be rated PG-13.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Language: Hell, damn, ass, Southern slang, Negro

Adult Behavior: Sexual innuendo, drinking, smoking, mentions of kissing, guns, fighting, and death. 

Other: 

If this were a film, it would be rated PG.