Lambda Project

Background

Charlene Duverson in "Exercising Dynamo" part of 2007's Lambda Project: Every Step May be Fruitful.

J.R. Teeter, Artistic Director of the Bread & Water Theatre started the Lambda Project in 2003 by to collect the real-life stories of people from all over the world and from every sexual orientation.

These stories, coinciding with the yearly rainbow theme would be interpreted and performed as part of the festival year.

This year's theme is art represented by the color turquoise on the Rainbow Pride Flag. Please check out all the options below on how you can contribute to this growing rainbow tapestry of our life and times.

The Internet Interview

Tony Curtis Wilborn in "Transposition of the Greater Arteries" part of 2007's Lambda Project: Every Step May be Fruitful.

This is the original form used by the first participants of the Lambda Project. It's designed to help you tell your own story and be creative in a manner that works for you. Some individuals may find this form overly simplistic -- and that's okay. Keep in mind that there are rules and for those that already have an idea of what they want to contribute those rules were meant to be broken.

For those who have never before participated in a project like this; its quiet simple. Take your time and answer each question on its own. When answering give as full an answer as possible using the 5 W's (Who, what when, where and why).

This format offers everyone the opportunity to easily express issues dealing with this year's theme with some questions to help you along the way. (Find out more...)

The Letter Writing Campaign

Joan Van Ness in "Tell Me More Purple" part of 2008's Lambda Project: Au Naturel.

The letter can take a bunch of different forms. Here are a few examples.

There are many issues dealing with this years theme (Turquoise/Art) in our society today (Artists paving the way of acceptance, your own personal struggle as an artist, your connection to others and the friendships you have made because of the artsy things you do and enjoy and so much more. The only thing stopping you is your imagination. Our theme "art" could mean a great many things).

We ask you to give voice to a topic that speaks to you in the form of a letter. This letter could be directed at anyone -- a family member, friends, the people you work with or go to school with, elected officials, clergy or anyone else that you may feel the need to express your feelings to.

This letter can also be praising or thanking an individual or group who has helped you in a positive way become the person you are today. This letter could be a thank you to a person who stood by you during difficult times and helped you mature and understand yourself, a love letter to a special someone, or a letter of encouragement to someone struggling with life's pitfalls.

And there are many other possibilities. These letters will not be sent to the intended recipient, but rather incorporated into the Lambda Project. (Find out more...)

Tell Your Story Your Way

Tiffany Tierson in 2005's Lambda Project: An Ode to Two-Spirits.

Some who participate in the Lambda Project are already expert story tellers and do not want the prompting that others may need to compose their stories. For these magnificant few write down your stories in a manner that you feel is most appropriate and sent them via e-mail to rtf@breadandwatertheatre.org or through the mail at the address below.

Make sure that your story connects in some way to our central theme of Art for Lambda Project 2010.

Bread & Water Theatre
Attn: Lambda Project 2010
c/o 7 Bly St.
Rochester, NY 14620