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GEM Theater Productions A Performing Arts Theater Company

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June 28, 2025

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

  

“Secrets of the Butterfly Club,” first premiered as part of  The DC Black Theater Festival. Get a behind the scenes look at home lives church leaders. Have you ever wondered what happens when preachers go home? Now is your chance to be a fly on the wall as you peek into the personal lives of five ministry families. You’ll enjoy original songs and music created just for this production! 


Tickets go on sale April 2025

TRAILER - SECRETS OF THE BUTTERFLY CLUB

Share in their stories

Come share the story of five minister's wives as they navigate life outside of the church. Experience their secrets and witness what is not seen on Sunday morning!

AUDITIONS!

Community at large auditions and internships available for students.

Volunteers of all ages are encouraged and welcome to assist in this theater experience in the following areas.

  • Acting roles
  • Lighting
  • Prop
  • Sound
  • Front House
  • Ushers


Limited Engagement

Experience the emotional journey as secrets are revealed in this orginal stage play.

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GEM Theater Plays

The Eagle Stirs Her Nest

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

"The Eagle Stirs Her Nest" tells the story of a family man, Milo, who dreams of success and prosperity. Combined with his old fashion beliefs about women working, it all has an adverse affect on his family.


 2016 was the last performance at THEARC Theater in Washington, DC. and has been presented through the DMV area, in churches, schools, college campuses, and major theaters, including the National Theater in Washington, DC as part of the Monday Night at the National series. 

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

"Secrets of the Butterfly Club" gives a behind the scenes look at five ministry families.  If you have ever wondered what life is like in the home of church leaders, this play allows you to be a fly on the wall giving you a sneak peak into the personal lives of ministry families.

Angel Drooped His Wings Down

Secrets of the Butterfly Club

Angel Drooped His Wings Down" takes you through a historic journey of events that happened in the life of a family matriarch who lived to be 102 years old.  It reveals a glimpse of black life in America in teh 20th Century.

Seventy-Five Dollars

Seventy-Five Dollars

"Seventy-Five Dollars" is the story of a young girl from rural Mississippi having lost her mother is raised by her maternal grandmother has her childhood dream snatched away from her.  In this play you will experience the joy and the pain  that a $75 difference made of life as this tenacious young girl.

The Downward Road

Seventy-Five Dollars

I Thank God for That

"The Downward Road" tells the story of Paula, a young woman coming into her own determined to live life on her own terms.  She soon learns that life's decisions can lead to unexpected results.  Currently being developed into a trilogy.

I Thank God for That

Seventy-Five Dollars

I Thank God for That

"I Thank God for That" is a one act play where three female slaves try to enjoy a moment of rest only to have their conversation turn into a debate right, wrong, hope, and thankgiving.

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