The Play ‘Bisexual Sadness’ Explores What a Bi Person Sacrifices When it Looks Like They’re Going Straight

Despite its title, the provocative play “Bisexual Sadness” is more funny than sad. It will get you thinking, but it won’t make you cry. And, I guarantee it will make you laugh.

“I wanted to show what it means for a bi person to be open in a heterosexual relationship, and how some people in the community react,” says playwright India Kotis, who is 26, bisexual, and wrote the play from diverse personal experience. “There’s some irony in the title, but anyone who has had to navigate a situation like this will understand the title.”

It poses the question: “Why do so many people seem to find bisexual women so irritating?” She is daring the audience to answer for themselves.

On the Sunday afternoon performances throughout their September through November 2023 run, the performances are pay-as-you-can at the door, and every show will be followed by a panel of renowned bisexuals who will be discussing issues that are brought up in the play after the show.

Director Carlyle King, who plans to moderate the after-show talks, says, “The play really does lend itself to a great deal of discussion no matter who you are, and I think there will be some lively talk about some of the issues brought up.”