Set the Stage for The Next Act!

Mission

Blue Roses Project (BRP) is a not-for-profit dedicated to providing queer artists a platform to develop timely new plays that speak to life in America. BRP brings together local New Orleans artists with theatre professionals from across the United States to foster the next generation of artistic voices while celebrating the city’s rich cultural legacy. We hope to make New Orleans the country’s premier location for LGBTQ+ artists to create new work.

VISION

Blue Roses Project envisions a world where visionary queer voices ignite profound transformation by pushing boundaries and creating conversations. In the absence of queer perspectives, culture stagnates. The queer point of view is a vital asset in providing depth and vibrancy to our collective humanity. Rooted in New Orleans' tradition of artistic revolution, BRP nurtures groundbreaking LGBTQ+ playwrights - we provide resources so that playwrights’ imaginations can flourish, empowering their words to shape the future of American theatre.

Our Team

BRP launched it's fist season in 2025 and was founded by Gideon Glick, James Will McBride, and Kait Stinchomb.

Co-Artistic Director

Gideon Glick
(he/him)

A queer, Jewish, and Tony nominated actor, published author, and television writer with a track record of successful not-for-profit fundraising. His recent works include Bradley Cooper’s Maestro and Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino’s TV series Étoile. This fall, he will be appearing in Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau's Ms. Blakk for President at Vinyard Theatre.

Co-Artistic Director

James Will McBride (he/him)

A queer, Texas-born producer and director currently living in New Orleans. He has worked at Hartford Stage, Denver Center, Westport Country Playhouse, Alley Theatre, off-broadway, and extensively in the NYC drag and cabaret scene. He’s also worked in the tech industry, producing events and conferences with a particular focus on diversity in STEM.

Managing Director

Kait Stinchcomb
(she/her)

An experienced not-for-profit leader, having served as General Manager; Assistant to the Artistic Director, CEO; and Company Manager of Berkshire Theater Group; as well as various Program Manager positions at Union Square Main Streets. She also has experience serving as a project manager in the finance sector. A Louisiana native, Kait currently lives in Savannah, Georgia.

Board of Directors

David Emond
(he/him)
President

Leads Laduma Strategy, advising nonprofits. He previously led Liberty's Kitchen, growing youth job training in New Orleans.

Kelley Nicole Girod
(she/her)
Vice President

A Louisiana playwright and producer. She founded the Obie-winning Fire This Time Festival and directs New Works at the Apollo.

Jim Head
(he/him)
Secretary

ATV and Broadway producer based in California. His company has made 65 films, and he is Tony-nominated for his stage work.

Chad Austin
(he/him)

A Gulf Coast native and award-winning director and producer. He leads Abingdon Theatre Company.

Shane Marshall Brown
(he/him)

A Broadway press agent for shows including Hamilton and Book of Mormon. His clients have earned over 286 Tony nominations and 83 wins.

Jay Faust
(he/him)

A New Orleans native and Managing Director at Lazard in New York. He advises financial services firms on M&A and holds an MBA from Harvard.

Celia Keenan Bolger
(she/her)

A Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning actress, currently on HBO's The Gilded Age. She also received the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award and is an end of life Doula.