Written
in 2012, fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life is a powerful contemporary piece about the
transformative nature of literature in the world. High school junior and
artist, Jo, finds a kindred spirit in Carson McCullers after reading
the authors famed novel, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. Newly inspired
and encouraged by their best friend, Jo begins to channel their art into
a graphic novel about surviving high school until they become the target
of gay bashing. After the incident, Jo channels their gift into
becoming a voice of advocacy for those persecuted just for being
different.
fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life takes the stage March 10 – 19, 2023.