The Semen Tree

The Semen Tree, an original musical created by Chicago artist and writer Angel Abcede, mixes serious moments with lighthearted recollections of growing up in Honolulu in the disco-crazed 1970s. The show explores the volatile topic of teenage sexuality from the perspective of a gay Asian American. While it takes on weighty societal taboos, it tells a coming-of-age story with whimsy and musical numbers. One ballad ruminates on where the power lies in relationships between teenagers and adults, while a song with a 1950s-style rock and roll beat recalls an encounter with a flasher. The humorously salacious finale, “You See, Men!” is a Sinatra-style tune that Frank Sinatra never would have sung.

Mr. Abcede wrote the book and lyrics; music was composed by Robin D’aniel. Byron Stewart directs.

Schedule

Friday, August 15 at 11:30pm
Saturday, August 16 at 7:00pm
Sunday, August 17 at 3:45pm
Wednesday, August 20 at 7:15pm
Thursday, August 21 at 11:15pm
Friday, August 22 at 9:30pm