“bare” is a pop opera that takes place a private Catholic School. We follow the emotional journey of a group of friends as they reach the end of their Senior year. Dealing with currently relevant issues like sexual identity, teen pregnancy, drug abuse, bullying, obesity, and the daunting task of accepting yourself are a few of the show's themes. We follow Jason and Peter, two star crossed lovers who have to hide their same sex relationship from the judgmental voices of their peers and the school.

Sponge Theatricals is doing this production to help support the Trinity Place Shelter in NYC. Trinity Place Shelter is a non-sectarian, 10-bed transitional shelter that is open all year to provide LGBTQ youth/young adults with a safe place to sleep, eat, store belongings, have access to transportation, individual/group counseling, and additional independent living supportive services.

There are as many as 8,000 LGBTQ youth/young adults currently living homeless in NYC and only 250 beds or fewer that are specifically available for this population. These youth often experience abuse and trauma in other shelters and on the streets.

Sponge Theatricals is donating ALL profit from this show to Trinity Place Shelter.