PE Queer Theatre 8-24 — File 24-0962

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000082 File #: 24-008493 Public Event Application for: The Queer Theatre Project Organization name: The Queer Theatre Project Presents Event name: Shakesqueer in the Park! A LGBTQIA+ interpretation of the work of Description: William Shakespeare Powderhouse Park. We use the area where Location: paths split around the trees and rocks as a back stage and the grassy area in front of the rocks as the stage. The audience sits on the lawn on the top of the hill. August 24, August 25 Date(s): September 7, September 8 Rain date(s): 12:00 PM Setup starts at (time): 5:00 PM Event starts at (time): 8:00 PM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:00 PM Event ends at (time): 90-120 minute performance Entertainment: Tables under a small tent (our Temporary Structures: backstage) Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 250 Total people attending: 300 Maximum attendees accommodated: 1000 Total Somerville residents attending: 100 Free, suggested Attendee fees or suggested donations: donation of $5-25 $500 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: The event itself is free and open to the public, and is promoted around Somerville in the weeks ahead of the event. It presents Shakespeare plays with queer/LGBTQ+ interpretations. Somerville residents comprise the leadership of the group and many of the participants, though anyone from the greater Boston region is eligible to have a role in the production. Financial benefits: The majority of props and other materials are sourced from local businesses and donations to local organizations are encouraged. Caitlin Donnelly Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes Social media outreach, Word of Mouth, and Flyers posted around the city Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? No Describe any accessibility features available to free

attendees/participants Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? No Will any public parks be used? Yes Powderhouse Park Has the event occurred in the last two years? Yes June 3-4, 2023 (rained out), April 30-May 1, 2022 Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Susan Yerkes, Approved Darrell Richardson, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved